Research Assistant in Biomedical Engineering

at  Heriot Watt University

Directorate: School of Engineering & Physical Sciences
Salary: Grade 6 (£29,605-£34,980)
Contract Type: Full Time (1FTE), Fixed Term (2 Months)
Rewards and Benefits: 33 days annual leave, plus 9 buildings closed days (and Christmas Eve when it falls on a weekday) for all full time staff. Use our total rewards calculator: https://www.hw.ac.uk/about/work/total-rewards-calculator.htm to see the value of benefits provided by Heriot-Watt University.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

We are recruiting a research associate to the Soft Tissues and Biomedical Devices Lab at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland. The selected candidate will join a multi-disciplinary team to work on a project seeking to develop novel mechanical sensors for medical and sports science applications.
We are working on a range of mechanical sensors with the purpose of applying these to measure changes in the human body. This role will work on the manufacturing process of these sensors and help test them in trials that will inform their iteration. The successful candidate will use of our excellent facilities and those of our collaborators in Sports and Exercise Science. These include dedicated biomedical device laboratories, signal actuation and detection hardware, microfabrication equipment, mechanical characterisation equipment and imaging equipment. More details are available at http://tissuedevices.hw.ac.uk .

The successful appointee will be expected to undertake the following:

• Manufacture a range of sensors using mechanical methods
• Develop high throughput sensor manufacturing approaches
• Plan and execute work to progress the development of sensor attachments to soft tissue for precise measurement.
• Work with the PI and team to analyse, interpret and data
• Work closely with postdoctoral associates, PhD students and collaborators to ensure smooth research team function
• Participate actively in group meetings
• Contribute in the lab to ensure safety is considered and maintained

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake other relevant duties commensurate with the grading of the post. Activities may be subject to amendment over time as the role develops and/or priorities and requirements evolve.