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Job Offer: Postdoctoral Research Associate in 3D Bioprinting and Tissue Engineering (605069):Job description:Job location: Glasgow FTE: 1 (35 hours/week) Term: Fixed term (12 months) The Department of Biomedical Engineering is looking to employ either a postdoctoral researcher or practiced industrial scientist/engineer to work on the development of hydrogel biomaterials, biofabrication and tissue engineered knee joints. The PDRA will participate in activities to support the efforts of an Innovate UK funded project, working on the development of hydrogel biomaterials, biofabrication and tissue engineered knee joints. The Research Associate will apply their expertise of biology, engineering and biomedical standards to convert scientific and technical innovation into clinical applications. The candidate will participate in the engineering and technical development of new tissue engineered constructs by carrying out design, development, testing and producing appropriate documentation. As a Research Associate, under the general guidance of a research leader, you will develop research objectives and proposals, play a lead function in relation to a specific project/s or part of a broader project, conduct individual and/or collaborative research, contribute to the development of new research methods, identify sources of funding, and contribute to the securing of funds for research, including drafting grant proposals and planning for future proposals. You will write up research work for publication, individually or in collaboration with colleagues, and disseminate the results via peer reviewed journal publications and presentation at conferences. You will join external networks to share information and ideas, inform the development of research objectives and to identify potential sources of funding. You will collaborate with colleagues to ensure that research advances inform departmental teaching effort, and you will collaborate with colleagues on the development of expertise exchange activities by, for example, participating in initiatives which establish research links with industry and influence public policy and the professions. You will supervise student projects, provide advice to students and contribute to teaching as required by, for example, running tutorials and supervising practical work. You will contribute in a developing capacity to Department/School, Faculty and/or University administrative and management functions and committees and engage in continuous professional development. To be considered for the function, you will be educated to a minimum of PhD level in an appropriate discipline, or have significant significant practice in addition to a significant degree. You will have sufficient breadth or depth of expertise in bioprinting and a developing capability to conduct individual research work, to disseminate results and to prepare research proposals. You will have an capability to plan and organise your own workload effectively and an capability to work within a team environment. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication expertise, with the capability to listen, engage and persuade, and to present complex information in an accessible way to a range of audiences. Whilst not essential for the function, applications are welcomed from candidates with: significant work practice, membership of significant Chartered/professional bodies (including the Higher Education Academy), practice of significant student supervision and teaching activities, and/or practice of expertise exchange related activities. Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Will Shu, Professor (will.shu@strath.ac.uk). Please click here for further details Skills:
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