Research Engineer /Research Associate in Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering

Job title:

Research Engineer /Research Associate in Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering

Company

University of Manchester

Job description

Overall Purpose of the JobA Research Associate/Research engineer position is available for a biomaterials/Tissue engineer to conduct research on in vitro models supporting the development of a cutting-edge PEEK product for cartilage repair. This position will be within the Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering group, based in the Department of Materials and the Henry Royce Institute, in close collaboration with Invibio Biomaterials Solutions, their partners, and clinicians. Your role will involve optimising the properties of PEEK and porous PEEK for cartilage repair. As a subject matter expert, you will be expected to support and advise us at all stages of product development and risk assessment. You should maintain a high degree of accuracy and be capable of writing and presenting your work both internally and for broader dissemination. A PhD (or equivalent) in tissue engineering is required, and knowledge of collagen and cartilage repair will be highly desirable.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 moreHybrid working arrangements may be considered.Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to .Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:Name: Professor Julie Gough, Professor of Biomaterials & Tissue EngineeringEmail:General enquiries:Email:Technical support:This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

Expected salary

Location

Manchester

Job date

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:27:46 GMT

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