Senior Development Scientist

Location: South Kensington Campus

Contract: Full-time, Fixed term appointment for three years

About the role:

The Senior Development Scientist role is a 3-year Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Associateship funded by Innovate UK and awarded to Imperial College London. The successful applicant will be employed by Imperial and based full time at Orthox Ltd, a small University spin-out Company near Oxford. They will work with academic supervisors at Imperial and industrial supervisors at Orthox to translate and optimise  Bouncy Bioglass implants towards clinical applications from technology developed in the group of Professor Julian Jones at Imperial.

What you would be doing:

Objectives are to:

1. Transfer materials and manufacturing know-how to Orthox.
2. Implement process controls.
3. Finalise implant design for an osteochondral repair product concept considered to be the largest market opportunity, worth an estimated $2bn annually.

The role involves learning the Bouncy Bioglass manufacture processes at Imperial, including preparation of raw materials, ink manufacture, and 3D scaffold printing and training Orthox staff in these. With Orthox, they will also install and validate equipment, and develop process controls and GMP compliant manufacture, enabling optimisation of prototype medical devices for mechanical, chemical and biocompatibility testing.

What we are looking for:

• Degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a similar relevant subject.

• A PhD (or equivalent) involving research in Materials Science, Organic/Synthetic Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry or a similar a relevant field of

research.

• A level (or equivalent) in Chemistry
• Working in a lab-based research environment
• Proven record of conducting independent research within a lab-based role

including designing and carrying out experiments, analysing results and writing

these up for presentation to a wider audience

• Working with inorganic/organic hybrid materials

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
• Grow your career: Gain access to Imperial’s sector-leading dedicated career support for researchers as well as opportunities for promotion and progression

Human Resources Division

• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes).
• We provide a wide-ranging benefits package that includes resources, tools and networks to promote a positive working environment.
• Pensions – excellent employer contributions
• Season Ticket loan – interest free.
• Childcare facilities – Early Years Education Centre
• Childcare vouchers – salary sacrifice scheme.
• Staff accommodation
• Our flagship sports centre and gym in South Kensington Campus
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further Information

*Candidates who have not yet officially been awarded their PhD will be appointed initially at Research Assistant (with a salary range of £43,003 to £46,297.

Additional information please contact: Professor Julian Jones, julian.r.jones@imperial.ac.uk

Queries regarding the application process should be directed to: Darakshan Khan (d.khan@imperial.ac.uk).

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