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Research Associate in in Fibre-Optic Shape Sensing for Biomedical Applications
4 months ago
Heriot-Watt University has established a reputation for world-class teaching and leading-edge, relevant research, which has made it one of the top UK universities for innovation, business, and industry.
The School of Engineering & Physical Sciences has an international research reputation and close connection with the professional and industrial world of science, engineering, and technology.
Job Summary
The Research Associate will work within the EPSRC-funded U-Care project, an EPSRC-Funded project aimed at developing transformative light-based healthcare technologies.
Detailed Description
The appointed candidate will be expected to develop optical systems for applications in fibre-optic shape sensing for high precision catheter path visualisation applications. The applicant will work with others in the U-Care team and will be expected to contribute to broader U-Care team meetings and other activities designed to support the project.
Key duties and responsibilities
The post holder is required to:
- Design and carry out scientific and engineering experiments on fibre-optic shape sensing.
- Work with research partners at Edinburgh and Bath universities to develop and apply the systems developed.
- Develop risk assessments and COSHH forms and work within the boundaries of existing risk management procedures.
- Present research findings and plans at regular internal meetings, and meetings with collaborators.
- Provide guidance as required to support staff, research students and any other students who may be assisting with the research.
- Prepare and edit scientific publications.
- Present research findings at conferences.
- Participate in the broader work of the Research Group, including industrial outreach e.g. at workshops, conferences, or other meetings.
- Assist in the day-to-day maintenance of the experimental facilities, liaising with companies and external collaborators.
Essential Criteria
Applicants must have:
- Applicants should hold a degree-level qualification in a relevant area of Physics or Engineering or related subject.
- Applicants should have completed a doctorate degree (PhD or EngD), or be very close to completing (e.g. final stages of writing up).
- Ability to articulate technical work, both in technical reports/papers and by oral presentation.
- Must have proven academic ability and a demonstrable high level of technical competence in experimental science and the analysis /modelling of the results.
- Be innovative and able to apply themselves to work with a wide range of technologies e.g. fibre optic sensing, optical system design, construction and testing.
- Ability to formulate and progress work on their initiative with evidence of technical ability: problem-solving, flexibility.
- Must be able to work as part of a team on the experiments at Heriot-Watt and with the collaborators at other Universities.
- Capability to be self-directed and think innovatively.
Heriot-Watt University is committed to securing equality of opportunity in employment and to the creation of an environment in which individuals are selected, trained, promoted, appraised and otherwise treated on the sole basis of their relevant merits and abilities. Equality and diversity are all about maximising potential and creating a culture of inclusion for all.
Heriot-Watt University values diversity across our University community and welcomes applications from all sectors of society, particularly from underrepresented groups. For more information, please see our website and also our award-winning work in Disability Inclusive Science Careers
£36,023 to £45,585 (salary dependent on experience and qualifications)
