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Are you a motivated researcher keen to work in an interdisciplinary work environment? Do you enjoy running laboratory experiments? Would you like to produce high impact research in collaboration with an European Consortium of academic and industrial partners?
This project is part of a €9M Horizon2020 European Commission Project: Medical Device Obligations Taskforce - A new platform for innovation in medical technologies. This EU-funded project is developing a series of coordinated procedures to support small and medium-sized enterprises to bring testbeds and device innovations to the level of clinical evaluation. At Leeds, we are developing advanced pre-clinical test methods and performing evaluations of a novel hip joint replacement.
You will work with Professor Louise Jennings and her research group in the Institute of Medical & Biological Engineering. The post will involve extensive contacts and collaboration with our European partners.
Holding a PhD (or have submitted your thesis before taking up the role) in biotribology, biomechanics, bioengineering or a closely related subject; you will have a proactive approach to working in a multidisciplinary team with engineers, biologists and clinicians. You will have a strong background in computational biomechanics and have a proactive approach to working in an experimental and computational environment.
You will join an Institute that includes different expertise and substantial experience in supporting early stage researchers in a key phase of their career. We encourage an environment of collaboration, trust and wellbeing, which values difference of ideas and embraces diversity.
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Prof. Louise Jennings , Professor of Medical Engineering
Email: [email protected]
Location: Leeds - Main Campus
Faculty/Service: Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences
School/Institute: School of Mechanical Engineering
Section: Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering
Category: Research
Grade: Grade 7
Salary: £37,099 to £44,263 p.a.
Working Time: 37.5 hours per week
Post Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed Term (Until 30 June 2024 - to complete specific time limited work)
Release Date: Thursday 01 February 2024
Closing Date: Sunday 11 February 2024
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: EPSME1156
Downloads: Candidate Brief
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