Research Associate in Bioengineering - Manchester, United Kingdom - The University of Manchester

The University of Manchester

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Manchester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

A Research Associate position is available for an outstanding and ambitious biomedical engineer to undertake research in the field of bioengineering research.

In particular the researcher will be an important addition to Professor Cartmell's research group by assisting with the leadership of Professor Cartmell's research group and furthering research in the area of mammalian cell culture bioreactor design for 3D tissue engineering and toxicology / early cancer biomarker detection.

You should have, or be working towards, a PhD or equivalent in biomaterials, biomedical engineering or similar.

Expertise in 3D printing / additive manufacture, bioreactor design, CAD, computational modelling, 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 supervising MSc and undergraduate student projects.

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.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name:
Professor Sarah Cartmell

General enquiries:

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**Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.