Research Associate in Medical Device Prototyping Engineering & Technology Location: Aston University Main Campus
Salary: £36,333 to £38,474 per annum Grade: Grade 08 Contract Type: Fixed Term (31/03/2025)
Basis: Full Time Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Wednesday 31 May 2023 Interview Date: Thursday 15 June 2023 Reference: 0291-23 Release Date: Tuesday 25 April 2023
Applications are invited for one post of Research Associate within the Aston University's Department of Mechanical, Biomedical and Design Engineering. Successful candidates will be expected to be research active and demonstrate a sound experience in subjects related to biomedical data processing and medical imaging.
We are particularly keen to hear from applicants with research interests and a developing reputation in the areas of artificial intelligence and machine learning applied to medical data (signal and images), medical devices design / development and modelling.
Applicants must have a first degree and a PhD in Biomedical, Medical, Clinical Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline. Applicants will be also expected to present evidence of excellence in research and potential in attracting research funding. It is desirable that applicants are familiar with the latest ML libraries and tools (e.g., Weka or alike).
At Research Associate level, we seek a candidate to contribute to, develop and enhance Aston's research activities. In particular, the post holder will be integrated in a unique platform of researchers to accelerate the translation of innovations through clinical and commercial impact initiatives. This new post is seen as vital in allowing us to pursue innovation in biomedical research and very significant opportunities exist for the correct candidate to grow within the University.
Successful applicants are expected to play additional key roles in the operation of the subject group including acting as personal tutor to students, taking part in open days and helping with outreach activities. Where appropriate, there will also be opportunity for involvement in, or leadership of, key operational areas.
Informal enquires about this post may be made to Dr Antonio Fratini ([email protected])
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Job details
Title
Research Associate in Medical Device Prototyping (0291-23)
Employer
Aston University
Location
United Kingdom
Published
May 25, 2023
Application deadline
May 31, 2023
Job type
Research
Field
Computer Science,Engineering,Medicine
About the employer
Aston University is a leading public research university in the UK. Established in 1966, The university campus is located on a green 60 acre, self-contained site in the center of Birmingham. Aston University is an internationally acknowledged center for education and research endeavor. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, apprenticeship, foundation, and executive programs across disciplines. It also offers arrays of online courses. All the programs offered at the university are designed corresponding to the trends and demands of the industry and business globally.
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