Research Associate in Antibacterial Bioactive Glass Composites

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University of Sheffield

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Associate to join a dynamic research group led by Professors Cheryl Miller, Dr Ilida Ortega and Dr Luke Green within the School of Clinical Dentistry. In collaboration with Dr Edward Draper (School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering), this ambitious multidisciplinary research programme involves the fabrication and characterization of a medical device based on bioactive glasses for the treatment and prevention of bone infections. The successful candidate will be working alongside other postdoctoral scientists at the engineering and physical/life science interfaces.

We seek a talented and highly motivated researcher with experience in biomaterial fabrication and characterisation. Hands-on experience of in vitro cell culture, with a particular focus on bone tissue regeneration, alongside experience of basic microbiological techniques would be highly desirable for this post.

The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities,a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more.

Find out more at www.sheffield.ac.uk/benefits and join us to become part of something special.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

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