Research Fellow – Metastatic Spine Biomechanics & Implants

University of Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Birmingham invites applications for a Research Fellow to join the OncoEng programme, investigating interventions for metastatic bone disease in the spine. Lead collaborations across UK partner institutions and industry to advance new implant technologies.

The role focuses on developing hardware/software protocols, conducting long-term fatigue testing, and disseminating results through publications and conferences. Informal enquiries to Richard Hall.

Qualifications

• First degree in area of specialism and a higher degree relevant to research area or equivalent qualifications.
• Strong background in spinal/bone biomechanics, materials characterisation and testing of biological tissues.
• Proven skills in mechanical engineering design and experimental research.
• High level analytical capability and ability to communicate complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Delivering cutting edge research in the specified area;
• Collaborating with researchers within OncoEng and internationally to enhance the functional performance of new technology; including the use of advanced methods and techniques;
• Ensuring good report and management practices internally and with stakeholders - meeting attendance.
• Ensuring good day-to-day progress of work, and maintaining accurate records;
• Delivering the outcomes guided by the research aims and objectives including the necessary training required to advance the project,
• Disseminating research results through recognised forms of output such as publications conferences or public engagement;

Skills

Mechanical engineering design

Experimental research

Analytical capability

Communication of complex information

Education

First degree in area of specialism

Higher degree relevant to research area

Tools

Modelling techniques

Job description

The University of Birmingham invites applications for a Research Fellow to join the OncoEng programme, investigating interventions for metastatic bone disease in the spine. Lead collaborations across UK partner institutions and industry to advance new implant technologies.

The role focuses on developing hardware/software protocols, conducting long-term fatigue testing, and disseminating results through publications and conferences. Informal enquiries to Richard Hall.