Research Assistant/Associate

This post is full time, and has funding until 31^st March 2025.

The James Watt School of Engineering is looking for a Research Assistant/Associate to contribute to/make a leading contribution to a project “Derisking phase two investment from our partner Philips for our project on “Smart Stents”. This project aims to support an existing and ongoing partnership with Philips working on implanted medical devices with integrated electrical sensors. The project will be with Prof Steven L Neale and Dr. John Mercer. Specifically, the job requires expert knowledge in Biomedical Engineering. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the formulation and submission of research publications and research proposals as well as help manage and direct this complex and challenging project as opportunities allow.

To be considered for an appointment at Grade 7, you must be able to perform the duties as listed for a Research Assistant position with a higher degree of independence, leadership, and responsibility, particularly in relation to planning, funding, collaborating and publishing research, and mentoring colleagues. You must also have, or be about to obtain, a Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) or alternatively possess the equivalent in professional qualifications and experience, with experience of personal development in a similar or related role(s).

For informal discussions about the role, please contact Prof Steven L Neale (Steven.Neale@glasgow.ac.uk)

For more information on the University of Glasgow’s, James Watt School of Engineering, please visit www.gla.ac.uk/schools/engineering

For more information and to apply online: my.corehr.com/pls/uogrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=161731

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