Research Associate in Bioengineering

Job reference: SAE-027798
Salary: £36,924-£45,163 per annum, depending on relevant experience
Faculty/Organisational unit: Science and Engineering
Location: Oxford Road
Employment type: Fixed Term
Division/Team: Department of Materials
Hours per week: Full time (1 FTE)
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 10/02/2025
Contract duration: 23 months
School/Directorate: School of Natural Sciences

A Research Associate position is available for an outstanding and ambitious biomedical engineer to undertake research in the field of bioengineering research. In particular, this researcher will be an addition to Professor Sarah Cartmell’s group, and have the unique opportunity of working in collaboration with the Chinese University of Hong Kong, where there will be a period of travel as a visiting researcher. The collaboration is part of a grant funded by the Chinese University of Hong Kong, focusing on tendon repair, where the Cartmell Group will focus on mechanically and electrically stimulated bioreactor design and development using mammalian cells.

You should have, or be working towards, a PhD or equivalent in biomaterials, bioengineering or similar. Expertise in cell culture, bioreactor design, computer aided design, tissue engineering, biocompatibility testing, and mechanical testing techniques are essential. You should be capable of working under your own initiative and assisting in leading a small research team, so excellent communication and organisational skills are also required. The appointed research associate will also be supporting Professor Cartmell by grant writing, manuscript journal submission and assisting with MSc supervision and undergraduate student projects.

The Department is committed to Athena SWAN principles to promote women in science; the Department’s website documenting activity in this area can be found at: www.materials.manchester.ac.uk/connect/social-responsibility/responsible-processes

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Professor Sarah Cartmell

Email: sarah.cartmell@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

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