University Teacher in Biomedical Engineering (Mechanical)

Job title:

University Teacher in Biomedical Engineering (Mechanical)

Company

University of Edinburgh

Job description

Job Description:Grade UE07: £39,347 to £46,974 per annumDiscipline of Mechanical Engineering / School of Engineering / College of Science & EngineeringFull-time: 35 hours per weekFixed-term: For 12 monthsThe Opportunity:We are looking for a highly qualified individual to join the School of Engineering at the University of Edinburgh, with experience in delivery of teaching in biomedical engineering, in connection with mechanical engineering.The successful candidate will contribute to teaching and support for undergraduate BEng/MEng and postgraduate MSc taught programmes. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching and support for undergraduate BEng/MEng and postgraduate MSc taught programmes.The successful candidate will be expected to teach on courses ‘Living Materials and their Biomaterial Replacements 4/MSc’ and ‘Design of Surgical Tools and Implanted Medical Devices 4/MSc’. Topics to be covered include: the cardiovascular system, vascular grafts, keyhole surgery, catheters, heart valves, stents, dialysis, regulations for biomedical devices and biomaterials, biocompatibility, sterilisation, viscoelastic properties of tissues, blood modelling, bioprinting, dialysis, artificial livers/kidneys and tissue engineering. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to supervise project students.This position is full-time and fixed-term for 12 months.Your skills and attributes for success:

• A PhD and first degree in Biomedical Engineering or a closely related subject
• Knowledge of relevant concepts in biomedical engineering (as indicated by the list of topics above)
• Knowledge of teaching and assessment methods relevant to the courses named above
• Excellent communication, presentation and organisational skills.

A full list of main responsibilities and the knowledge, skills and experience required for the role can be found in the full job description .Please note applications must include the following supporting documents in the format of one PDF:

• Teaching statement (1-2 pages)
• Research statement (1-2 pages)
• Full CV and publication list, which should identify the applicant’s 3 most relevant/representative publications

Please note that three references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates. Please indicate on your application form if you are happy for your referees to be contacted.Feedback will only be provided to interviewed candidates.As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive salary.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our

(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.Championing equality, diversity and inclusionThe University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our (opens new browser tab).On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.Key dates to noteThe closing date for applications is 10th July 2024.Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.About Us: As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.About the Team:Engineering has been taught at Edinburgh in one form or another since 1673. In 2002, the present School of Engineering was formed from the previously existing departments of Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics and Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Since then, the School has grown from strength to strength, growing rapidly in the last 5 years, now having the largest number of students among the seven Schools in the College of Science and Engineering, offering undergraduate degree programmes across all disciplines and taught Masters courses in niche areas. All of the undergraduate degree programmes are accredited by the relevant professional institutions.The School of Engineering addresses diverse complex challenges across the entire field of engineering, at the micro- and macro/global scales. At the microscopic scale, its research supports the design and deployment of novel nanotechnology and devices for biological monitoring and medical diagnosis; at the macro/global scale, it optimises the security and sustainability of the built environment and develops engineering solutions to climate change issues. In REF 2021 the joint submission from the University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University to General Engineering was ranked 1st in Scotland and 3rd in the UK for quality and breadth of research. The ranking cited is based upon the breadth and quality of research which apply standard formula (as used by the Times Higher Education) to the REF 2021 results.The School has a strong track record in producing more than 50 technology spin-outs and developing industry links that enable our graduates to build career-long relationships. Current research income in the School was c.£22.0M in 2020/21.We aim to ensure that our culture and systems support flexible and family-friendly working and recognise and value diversity across all our staff and students. The School has an active programme offering support and professional development for all staff; providing mentoring, training, and networking opportunities.The School of Engineering holds a bronze Athena SWAN award, in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education & research.Further information, including details of undergraduate & postgraduate taught programmes:

Expected salary

£39347 – 46974 per year

Location

Edinburgh – Midlothian

Job date

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 06:22:43 GMT

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