Research Associate in Translational Biomaterials

University of Sheffield; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university seeks an experienced biomaterials scientist for a 7-month project aimed at improving clinical translation of biomaterials. The role involves refining and optimizing biomaterials for surgical applications, collaborating closely with academics and surgeons, and understanding regulatory challenges. Candidates should have a PhD in Biomaterials or Biomedical Engineering and experience in polymer synthesis. Benefits include competitive leave and flexible working options.

Benefits

Highly competitive annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Wide range of retail discounts

Qualifications

• PhD in Biomaterials or Biomedical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience of polymer synthesis and fabrication (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Refine and optimise the formulation, manufacturing, and processing of biomaterials.
• Collaborate with various professionals during the project.
• Learn medical device regulation and pre-clinical testing.
• Address technical challenges in clinical translation of biomaterials.
• Operate independently on a 7-month project.

Skills

Polymer synthesis and fabrication

Clinical translation

Technical problem solving

Education

PhD in Biomaterials or Biomedical Engineering

Job description

Overview

University of Sheffield. We are looking for an experienced and motivated biomaterials scientist who is interested in the clinical translation of medical technologies to the clinic. The candidate should have PhD in Biomaterials or Biomedical Engineering with experience of polymer synthesis and fabrication (or equivalent experience). This project will refine and optimise the formulation, manufacturing and processing of an established biomaterial to support the translation of the innovation from lab to surgery. The candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with academics, surgeons and the technology transfer office as the project moves towards commercialisation. The candidate will also have the option to learn more about medical device regulation, pre-clinical testing and will have the chance to develop their entrepreneurial skills. Ultimately aimed at improving the lives of those with burns and serious disfigurement this project will primarily focus on overcoming the technical challenges associated with clinical translation of biomaterials such as regulation, scale up and sterilisation. This short (7 month) project requires an independent and organised individual who enjoys the challenge of technical problem solving.

Responsibilities

1. Refine and optimise the formulation, manufacturing and processing of an established biomaterial to support translation from lab to surgery.
2. Collaborate with academics, surgeons and the technology transfer office as the project moves towards commercialisation.
3. Learn about medical device regulation, pre-clinical testing and develop entrepreneurial skills.
4. Address the technical challenges associated with clinical translation of biomaterials, such as regulation, scale-up and sterilisation.
5. Operate on a short 7-month project with independence and strong organisational skills.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biomaterials or Biomedical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience of polymer synthesis and fabrication (or equivalent).

Benefits

The University of Sheffield offers a range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and more. Find out more at sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits and join us to become part of something special. We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University. We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.