Research Assistant in Applied Biomechanics

University of Leeds

Leeds, United Kingdom

ID: 7122103 (Ref.No. EPSME1125)
Posted: January 26, 2023

Job Description

Would you like to learn new skills in medical engineering with a focus on multiscale bone biomechanics and the role of disease? Could you be a future research leader in providing solutions to some of Europe’s most pressing healthcare problems? Do you want to further your career at one of the UK’s leading research-intensive universities?

OncoEng is a UKRI EPSRC funded flagship programme grant concerned with research into the identification and prophylactic intervention of metastatic bone disease in the spine.   It comprises a collaboration between the University of Leeds, Imperial College London and University College London.  OncoEng+ network brings together a researchers and innovators from a wide set of disciplines with the UK and abroad to tackle the challenges that underpin cancer using engineering and the physical sciences.

Specifically, this role aims to support employed researchers on the OncoEng programme.  You will contribute to the lab management and administration, design and delivery of research tasks, CAD/CAM design of components and aid with the day to day delivery of research conducted within the labs.  A passion for solving complex problems is also required.

The post also provides opportunities for enhanced professional development through further collaboration and training opportunities. To complete this exciting project you will be based in the Institute of Functional Surfaces and have access to world leading equipment including advanced simulators and other apparatus. This project will be supervised by Professor Michael Bryant and Professor Richard Hall and is part of the EPSRC Programme Grant 'OncoEng'.


What we offer in return

And much more!  


To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Michael Bryant, Professor 

Tel: +44 (0)113 343 2161 or email: [email protected] 


Location:  Leeds - Main Campus
Faculty/Service:  Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences
School/Institute:  School of Mechanical Engineering
Section:  Institute of Functional Surfaces
Category:  Research
Grade:  Grade 6
Salary:  £28,762 to £34,308 p.a.
Due to funding restrictions, an appointment will not be made higher than £31,411 p.a.
Working Time:  37.5 hours per week
Post Type:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Fixed Term (2.5 years due to grant funding)
Release Date:  Wednesday 25 January 2023
Closing Date:  Sunday 26 February 2023
Interview Date:  To be confirmed
Reference:  EPSME1125


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