Research Fellow, Medical Engineering & Implant Coatings

University of Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Birmingham invites applications for a full-time, fixed-term role within the School of Engineering, located at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The post participates in the EPSRC FractureFix project investigating secondary osteoporosis and fracture interventions.

The role includes leading material/coating studies, data interpretation, and dissemination with stakeholders, aiming to advance research and potential commercial pathways. Contract runs until Oct 2027.

Qualifications

• First degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualifications.
• Experience in medical engineering research with competence in experimental materials/coatings.
• Strong publication record and dissemination activities with stakeholders.
• Experience with materials characterisation techniques including scratch testing, nano-indentation, SEM/TEM, XRD, XPS, electrochemical analysis, and nano-impaction.

Responsibilities

• Work within the EPSRC funded project FractureFix and contribute to its execution.
• Characterise novel coatings for enhanced implant-bone integration.
• Interpret data and provide insights within the research environment.
• Contribute to knowledge transfer and enterprise activities under supervision.

Skills

Medical engineering research

Publication experience

Analytical capability

Communication of complex information

Education

First degree in Mechanical Engineering

Higher degree relevant to research area

Tools

Scratch testing

Nano-indentation

SEM/TEM cross section

X-ray diffraction

X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy

Electrochemical analysis

Nano-impaction

Job description

University of Birmingham invites applications for a full-time, fixed-term role within the School of Engineering, located at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The post participates in the EPSRC FractureFix project investigating secondary osteoporosis and fracture interventions.

The role includes leading material/coating studies, data interpretation, and dissemination with stakeholders, aiming to advance research and potential commercial pathways. Contract runs until Oct 2027.