The Bioengineering Science Research Group at the University of Southampton invites applications for an 18 month post-doctoral position investigating the use of imaging techniques to characterise the mechanical performance of knee arthroplasty. The project, which will involve the development of state of the art, computed tomography based imaging techniques, is sponsored by the EPSRC.Candidate Attributes Driven
Highly motivated
Excellent work ethic
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team Candidate Experience Experienced with computed tomography
Mechanical testing experience, ideally familiar with tissue/cadaver testing
Familiar with biomechanics of the knee
Ideally a PhD (or equivalent) in a related area
Peer-reviewed publications
A demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team Job Description
The candidate will be expected to conduct physical experiments on implanted cadaver knees to assess stress and strain generation based on advanced CT methods under development at Southampton. These will be verified against computational predictions generated by an existing post-doctoral researcher within the investigating team. The candidate will have to interact effectively with a wide-range of personnel including clinicians (one of whom is a co-investigator on the grant), engineers, orthopaedic company personnel, imaging specialists (specifically computed tomography staff based at the Facultys muvis facility) and graduate students. The University of Southampton is a leading institution with high impact research across a range of fields, with a particular focus on engineering, science and medicine. The successful candidate will join a multi-disciplinary research team within the Bioengineering Science Research, who have strong links to several groups within the University, including the university hospitals trust, the institute for life sciences, the rehabilitation and health technologies group and the statistical research institute. This environment fosters strong inter faculty collaboration and opportunities for career progression. Enquiries regarding the position are welcomed and should be addressed to Professor Martin Browne via email at doctor<στο>soton.ac.uk. Further information including the application procedure can be found at: https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=541515BX
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