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Ansök senast: 2024-12-13
Research Assistant/ Research Fellow in Biomedical Engineering NC3R Bioprinting
About the role
The post holder will be working as part of a team to develop 3D Vascular Model for Microsurgery training with our Hospital Partner. The successful candidate will work on a strategic series of experiments that will form the basis for the development and optimisation of bioprinting process with selected materials, their detailed characterisation and testing. You will need to work closely with colleagues from within our lab as well as with collaborators throughout London, so excellent teamwork and communication skills will be required.
Project is funded by NC3R. Microsurgery training is compulsory for specialties like Maxillofacial, Vascular, and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, where advanced microsurgery skills are required. However, long waiting lists at TGI, driven by the high costs and logistical complexities of live animal courses, are impeding surgeons' career progression. Implementing an effective alternative model could alleviate waiting times, reduce costs, and address ethical concerns, thus enhancing
About you
Applications are invited for a Research Assistant in Bioprinting research for 6 months (full-time), on the 3D Vascular Model as A Platform for micro surgical training tool.
The successful candidate must have a Master’s degree in medicine,(PhD is essential for G7) Biomedical Sciences or equivalent experience.
Experience in use of 3D Bioprinting equipment’s and optimisation.
Technical writing and presentation skills (write device specifications, operation manuals).
Hand of experience in bioink formulations.
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 (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance
