Research Associate in Bioeletronic Device Translation (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Research Associate to spearhead the translation of innovative bioelectronic devices for neurological applications. This role offers a unique opportunity to work collaboratively with stakeholders in the NHS, ensuring that groundbreaking technologies are effectively integrated into clinical settings. The successful candidate will engage in device design, validation, and resource planning while fostering strong communication with clinicians and patients. This fixed-term position promises to be both challenging and rewarding, perfect for those passionate about advancing medical technology in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• Experience in validation of bioelectronic devices is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the translation of bioelectronic devices for neurological applications.
• Collaborate with project partners to define performance metrics.

Skills

Experimental Techniques in Fabrication

Validation of Bioelectronic Devices

Collaboration with Clinicians

Communication Skills

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Job description

A position exists for a Research Associate to lead the translation of bioelectronic devices for neurological applications. Candidates should have a PhD in electrical engineering and relevant translational experience. The project is highly collaborative, hence evidence of the ability to work with stakeholders in medical device translation within the NHS is critical.

The post holder will be located in West Cambridge, UK.

The key responsibilities and duties are working and interfacing with project partners to define performance metrics and validation criteria, reviewing relevant literature, designing devices and connectivity, device validation using agreed criteria and planning the use of research resources and your own research activity, in collaboration with others.

The skills, qualifications and experience required to perform the role are a PhD in Engineering, knowledge and experience in experimental techniques in fabrication and validation of bioelectronic devices and connection of bioelectronic devices with external electric and fluidic components. The role holder should also be experienced in collaboration and communication outside their own discipline and institution and in collaborating with clinicians, nurses and patients within the NHS. Experience in the ethics approval process for use of novel bioelectronic devices in clinical trials within the NHS is also required.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 6 months in the first instance.

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If you have any questions about this vacancy please contact George Malliaras ([e-mail]) for queries of a technical nature related to the role and Kirsty Shepherd ([e-mail]) for the application process.

Please quote reference NM45844 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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