- Manufacture a range of sensors using mechanical methods
- Develop high throughput sensor manufacturing approaches
- Plan and execute work to progress the development of sensor attachments to soft tissue for precise measurement.
- Work with the PI and team to analyse, interpret and data
- Work closely with postdoctoral associates, PhD students and collaborators to ensure smooth research team function
- Participate actively in group meetings
- Contribute in the lab to ensure safety is considered and maintained
- Be studying towards a Mechanical Engineering Degree (must be late-year undergraduate or similar)
- Experience of laboratory work including designing and creating wearable sensors.
- Experimental experience working in a team for the testing of sensors
- Experience of skin-interfacing technologies
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary environment/team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Research lab experience with demonstrated independent working capabilities
- An understanding of soft tissue mechanics
- Career aspirations to contribute in this field of engineering
Research Assistant in Biomedical Engineering - Midlothian, United Kingdom - Heriot-Watt University
Description
Directorate: School of Engineering & Physical Sciences
Salary: Grade 6 (£29,605-£34,980)
Contract Type: Full Time (1FTE), Fixed Term (2 Months)
Detailed Description
We are recruiting a research associate to the Soft Tissues and Biomedical Devices Lab at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland. The selected candidate will join a multi-disciplinary team to work on a project seeking to develop novel mechanical sensors for medical and sports science applications.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The successful appointee will be expected to undertake the following:
Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake other relevant duties commensurate with the grading of the post. Activities may be subject to amendment over time as the role develops and/or priorities and requirements evolve.
Education, Qualifications and Experience
Essential Criteria
Desirable Criteria