Research Assistant in Computational Modelling of Neural Interfaces (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; In loco; GBP 34.000 - 36.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Department of Engineering at the University of Cambridge is seeking a Research Assistant to work on a project developing minimally invasive implantable neural probes for brain interfacing. Based in Cambridge, you will help design, evaluate and characterise advanced neural interfaces supported by computational modelling.

You will undertake electrical characterisation and simulations using Sim4Life or COMSOL, analyse results, and collaborate with teams in device fabrication and

Competenze

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics or related discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification in neural engineering, bioelectronics or related field desirable.
• Knowledge of neural interfaces, implantable bioelectronic devices or related biomedical technologies.
• Relevant research experience in device design, testing, electrical characterisation or electrophysiology.
• Familiarity with computational modelling tools such as Sim4Life or COMSOL.
• Good analytical, problem solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary research team.

Mansioni

• Contribute to the design and evaluation of implantable neural interfaces
• Undertake electrical characterisation and computational simulations using tools such as Sim4Life or COMSOL
• Analyse and interpret experimental and simulation results
• Collaborate with researchers working on device fabrication and electrophysiology
• Maintain accurate research records
• Contribute to research reports, publications and presentations

Conoscenze

Engineering degree

Biomedical Engineering

Physics degree

Neural interfaces knowledge

Research experience in device design

Sim4Life/COMSOL familiarity

Analytical & communication skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Formazione

Undergraduate degree in Engineering/Biomedical Eng/Physics

Postgraduate qualification in neural engineering/bioelectronics

Strumenti

Sim4Life

COMSOL

Descrizione del lavoro

A position exists for a Research Assistant in the Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, to work on an exciting new project developing minimally invasive implantable neural probes for brain interfacing. The project will involve the design, evaluation and characterisation of advanced neural interfaces, supported by computational modelling to investigate their electrical performance and safety.

The post holder will be located in the Department of Engineering, The Institute for Biomedical Innovation, 11 JJ Thomson Avenue, Cambridge, CB3 0FF.

Key responsibilities and duties

• Contribute to the design and evaluation of implantable neural interfaces
• Undertake electrical characterisation and computational simulations using tools such as Sim4Life or COMSOL
• Analyse and interpret experimental and simulation results
• Collaborate with researchers working on device fabrication and electrophysiology
• Maintain accurate research records
• Contribute to research reports, publications and presentations

Skills, qualifications and experience required

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics or a related discipline
• Postgraduate qualification in neural engineering, bioelectronics or a related field desirable
• Knowledge of neural interfaces, implantable bioelectronic devices or related biomedical technologies
• Relevant research experience in device design, testing, electrical characterisation or electrophysiology
• Familiarity with computational modelling tools such as Sim4Life or COMSOL
• Good analytical, problem solving and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary research team

Salary ranges: £33,662 - £36,320

Fixed-term: The funding is for 12 months or through until 30 November 2027, whichever of these comes soonest.

For queries about this vacancy, please contact Amparo Güemes ([e-mail]) for queries of a technical nature related to the role and Kirsty Sylvester ([e-mail]) for queries related to the application process.

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