Research Assistant / Associate in Design Engineering

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a design engineer to continue evaluating and developing a spinal fusion implant that we have invented to address the challenge of subsidence. The applicant will also have the potential opportunity to be a founding member of a spinout. The role will include designing, manufacturing, and mechanically testing prototype devices with the aim of progressing our technology from TRL3 to TRL4. Pre-clinical data will be collected to demonstrate readiness for a clinical trial.

Duties and responsibilities

You will be involved in designing and manufacturing prototypes, performing mechanical testing to evaluate the technology (both standard ASTM testing and using bespoke testing methodologies designed to prove the technology's efficacy), and preparing for a patent application.

Essential requirements

An applicant with:

• Mechanical/Biomechanical/Design Engineering background (1st or high 2:1 degree)
• An interest in medical devices
• Experience conducting biomechanical experiments
• An interest in entrepreneurship

Further Information

The post is full time and fixed term for 12 months.

Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as Research Assistant within the salary range £43,003 - £46,297 per annum.

If you require any further details on the role please contact:

Nicolas Newell – n.newell09@imperial.ac.uk

For technical issues when applying online please email recruitment@imperial.ac.uk

Committed to equality and valuing diversity, we are an Athena SWAN Silver Award winner, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident Employer and work in partnership with GIRES to promote respect for trans people.

Closing date: 05/09/2024

To apply, please click the 'Apply' button, above.

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