Research Fellow, Spinal Biomechanics & Implant Innovation

University of Birmingham; Birmingham; In loco; GBP 37.000 - 46.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

University of Birmingham is seeking a qualified researcher to join the OncoEng programme, focused on metastatic bone disease in the spine. You will lead development of novel hardware/software protocols for surgical instrumentation and fatigue-testing setups.

The role involves designing experiments, analysing results, writing bids, supervising students, and contributing to enterprise activities. Fixed-term until Feb 2028; starting salary £36,636–£46,049.

Competenze

• First degree in area of specialism with 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.
• Demonstrable aptitude for experimental research with a strong understanding of the underpinning engineering science.
• High level analytical capability.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly.
• Fluency in relevant models, techniques or methods and ability to contribute to developing new ones.
• Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively.
• Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes.
• Contribute to planning and organising the research programme and/or specific research project.
• Coordinate own work with others to avoid conflict or duplication of effort.

Mansioni

• Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research, with mentor support.
• Contribute to writing bids for research funding.
• Analyse and interpret data.
• Apply knowledge to develop new intellectual understanding.
• Disseminate research findings for publication or seminars.
• Supervise students on research projects and guide PhD students where appropriate.
• Contribute to developing new models, techniques and methods.
• Undertake management/administration arising from research.
• Engage in enterprise, business development and/or public engagement activities.
• Collect research data through experiments, literature reviews or interviews.
• Present research outputs for publications or posters.
• Provide guidance to support staff and any students assisting with the research.

Conoscenze

Biomedical engineering

Spinal biomechanics

Experimental research

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Strumenti

Mechanical testing equipment

Descrizione del lavoro

University of Birmingham is seeking a qualified researcher to join the OncoEng programme, focused on metastatic bone disease in the spine. You will lead development of novel hardware/software protocols for surgical instrumentation and fatigue-testing setups.

The role involves designing experiments, analysing results, writing bids, supervising students, and contributing to enterprise activities. Fixed-term until Feb 2028; starting salary £36,636–£46,049.