Research Support Assistant in Knee Rehabilitation

2 weeks ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time

Research Support Assistant in Knee Rehabilitation Exoskeleton:

Do you have skills in mechanical design and testing of rehabilitation robotics and an interest in medical technology, innovation and entrepreneurship? Do you want to further your career in one of the world-class rehabilitation robotics research centre?
The University of Leeds is one of the top 100 universities in the QS World University Rankings 2021.

As one of the UK's leading research-intensive Universities, the University delivers transformational fundamental and challenge-led research to advance knowledge and tackle major issues, to improve the future of our world.


We are looking to recruit a highly skilled and ambitious Research Support Assistant to work on a joint research project between the Sport and Exercise Sciences group at the School of Biomedical Sciences and the Centre of Intelligent Robotics at the School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering.


You will join our team of researchers in the Centre of Intelligent Robotics Lab at the School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering.

The team is currently working on translational research, specifically, the development of a wide range of affordable and innovative robots that are tailored to meet patients' needs, and deliver effective diagnosis and personalised rehabilitation therapy for the ageing population with knee osteoarthritis.

Specifically, this research will focus on developing a transferable technology for knee osteoarthritis patients' rehabilitation at home.

Your will work to support the development of a new exoskeleton design and validation for knee rehabilitation including design, manufacture and test of the knee exoskeleton.

This position will offer opportunities for close collaborations with industry experts, clinicians and patients.


You will have a strong background in Electronic or Mechanical Engineering, or Mechatronics and Robotics or a closely related discipline.

You will have knowledge and expertise in mechanical design and validation of knee exoskeleton.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Dr Aiqin Liu, Lecturer in Human Biomechanics

Professor Shane Xie Chair in Robotics and Autonomous Systems

Location:

  • Leeds
  • Main Campus
    Faculty/Service:
  • Faculty of Biological Sciences
    School/Institute:
  • School of Biomedical Sciences
    Category:
  • Technical Support
    Grade:
  • Grade 5
    Salary:
- £24,285 to £27,929 p

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Working Time:


  • 100% we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements
    Post Type:
  • Full Time
    Contract Type:
  • Fixed Term (6 months due to external funding.
With a latest start date of 1st April 2023)
Release Date:

  • Thursday 02 March 2023
    Closing Date:
  • Thursday 23 March 2023
    Reference:
  • FBSBM1189


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