Research Associate trialling implantable medical devices

Research Associate trialling implantable medical devices South Kensington, England

Imperial College London
Full Time South Kensington, England 38194 - 50834 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Are you a Biomedical engineer who is looking for their next opportunity?

Applications are invited for a biomedical engineer with an interest in translational research to join the Biomechanics Group at Imperial College London. We have recently been awarded funding to develop an active implantable medical device, which will be used to deliver precise, patient-specific treatments.

Building on our promising lab results, the postholder will take ownership of all stages trialling our device in preclinical trial, including experimental design, trial management, data collection, quantitative analysis, and reporting of results.

The role will be based within the Biomechanics Group at Imperial College London, a world top-ten university based in the centre of London, and will have access to state-of-the-art facilities in Imperial College London’s Medical Device Prototype & Manufacture Unitand the Sir Michael Uren Biomedical Engineering Research Hub.

Duties and responsibilities



  • You will participate in the mechanical design of an implantable device as part of a cross-functional engineering team.

  • You will design study protocols and data analysis plans to assess the safety and efficacy of an active implantable medical device.

  • You will manage the preclinical with our partner institution, ensuring alignment between project goals and regulatory requirements.

  • You will collect and conduct quantitative analysis of study data, which may include histology, CT/µCT, microscopy, and qPCR assays.

Essential requirements



  • For appointment at Associate level, you will hold a PhD in Biomedical Engineering or a closely related discipline, or have equivalent research, industrial or commercial experience.

  • You will be proficient in experimental design and statistical analysis for medical research.

  • You should be willing to learn new skills as the project progresses.

  • Prior experience of preclinical research and/or clinical trials is highly desirable as is familiarity with the regulations and guidelines for orthopaedic devices.

Further information

This is a fixed term position for up to 12 months in the first instance.

Queries relating to the position should be directed to Dr Richard van Arkel at [email protected].

Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as a Research Assistant within the salary range £38,194 - £41,388 per annum.

To apply, please click “APPLY NOW” to go through to the online application form. Should you have any queries regarding the application process please contact [email protected].

Research Associate trialling implantable medical devices
Imperial College London

www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs
London, United Kingdom
Prof. Alice Gast
Unknown / Non-Applicable
5001 to 10000 Employees
College / University
Colleges & Universities
Education
1907
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