Senior Research Fellow in Biomedical Optics - London, United Kingdom - University College London

University College London

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

Ref Number
B

Professional Expertise
Research and Research Support

Department
UCL BEAMS (B04)

Location
London

Working Pattern
Full time

Salary
See advert text

Contract Type
Fixed-term

Working Type
Hybrid (20% - 80% on site)

Available For Secondment
No

Closing Date
13-Sep-2023

About us:

Biomedical Optics Research Laboratory

The UCL Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering

About the role:

The post holder will join the programme of instrumentation, optical sensing devices development, computational modelling and software development for data analytics within Prof.

Tachtsidis group.

This job will focus on the new development needed for an exciting and innovative project recently awarded by Wellcome Leap, led by Dr Subhabrata Mitra in UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health and co-led by Prof Ilias Tachtsidis.

The work will involve development of optical Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) instrumentation, modelling of light tissue diffusion and software development for system operation and data analytics.

The research focus will be in (i)the development of NIRS methods and instrumentation in the neonatal unit to monitor maternal, foetal and newborn health; (ii)implementation and use of light tissue diffusion models based on Monte Carlo approaches to explore concepts such as light depth penetration and develop virtual NIRS instruments; (iii)implementation of data analytics to inform and support translation of data to clinical information; and (iv)support in the laboratory and in the hospital testing.

Duties and responsibilities:

To undertake biomedical optics research, instrumentation and software development as stated in the Main Role Description.
To prepare and present technical developments and reports to colleagues, interested parties and at appropriate conferences.
To contribute to the drafting and submitting of papers to appropriate peer reviewed journals, and of drafting research bids and proposals.
To contribute to the overall activities of the research team and department as required.
To contribute to the induction and direction of other research staff and students as requested.
To contribute to activities which promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
To carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job.

This is a fixed-term role for 12 months until 30/09/2024 in the first instance on the basis of a 1st October 2023 start date.

We expect the project to continue until 30-Sep-26, if the required milestones are achieved.

About you:

What we offer:

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below: - 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) - Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) - Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan - On-Site nursery - On-site gym - Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay - Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service - Discounted medical insurance

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.