Research Fellow: Spinal Biomechanics & Implant Innovation

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

Job summary

The University of Birmingham invites applications for a research role in the OncoEng programme within the School of Engineering, located at Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK. The post focuses on developing novel hardware/software/protocols for surgical instruments to enable minimally invasive implants and long-term fatigue testing simulations.

You will analyse data, contribute to funding bids, supervise PhD students, and engage in enterprise and public engagement activities.

Qualifications

• First degree in area of specialism and a higher degree relevant to the research area or equivalent qualifications.
• Strong background/interest in spinal/bone biomechanics, materials characterisation and testing of biological tissues.
• Proven skills in mechanical engineering design.
• A demonstrable aptitude for experimental research with a strong understanding of engineering science.
• High level analytical capability.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly.
• Knowledge of the Equality Act 2010 and commitment to inclusive practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research, with assistance of a mentor if required.
• Contribute to writing bids for research funding.
• Analyse and interpret data.
• Apply knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding.
• Disseminate research findings for publication, research seminars etc.
• Supervise students on research related work and provide guidance to PhD students where appropriate to the discipline.
• Contribute to developing new models, techniques and methods.
• Undertake management/administration arising from research.
• Contribute to Departmental/School research-related activities and research-related administration.
• Contribute to enterprise, business development and/or public engagement activities of manifest benefit to the College and the University, often under supervision of a project leader.

Skills

Spinal biomechanics

Mechanical engineering design

Experimental research

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Higher degree relevant to research area (e.g., PhD)

Job description

The University of Birmingham invites applications for a research role in the OncoEng programme within the School of Engineering, located at Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK. The post focuses on developing novel hardware/software/protocols for surgical instruments to enable minimally invasive implants and long-term fatigue testing simulations.

You will analyse data, contribute to funding bids, supervise PhD students, and engage in enterprise and public engagement activities.