Researcher: Skin Perfusion Mapping and Imaging of

2 weeks ago


Sheffield, United Kingdom Sheffield Hallam University Full time

Here at Sheffield Hallam University, we are recruiting for a Researcher to join a small and highly motivated group of experts working within the Applied Imaging theme; a recently established research group within the Centre for Applied Health and Social Care Research (CARe).

Our research programmes span a range of invasive and non-invasive imaging modalities with the primary goal being to improve health outcomes for patients through early disease diagnosis and outcomes prognosis.

Our research portfolio in healthy humans and patients is linked to the wider university research networks of the Health Research Institute so bringing together academics and professionals to deliver research and to progress innovation and knowledge exchange in health and wellbeing across the lifespan.

Opportunities will be available to access participants in different settings, working in university clinical research facilities, university podiatry clinics as well as hospital patients.

You will have a particular interest in physiological measurement combined with excellent interpersonal skills.

You will have well-developed problem-solving, communication and facilitation skills. Insight and experience in public participation and engagement in research would be an advantage.

The Applied Imaging group are welcoming and inclusive, seeking a talented individual to join our team. We work with a team of highly qualified and experienced clinicians, engineers, computer scientists and statisticians providing an interdisciplinary environment to enrich your existing skills.

This role is a funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC) for 12 months.

Research will also take place off-site at the clinical research facilities of the Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) situated at the Olympic Legacy Park, Sheffield and at Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, Royal Hallamshire Hospital.

The study will also co-locate to the University of Huddersfield Podiatry Clinic

We offer a diverse range of benefits and opportunities to pursue a rewarding and fulfilling career in a supportive environment.

You will be contractually enrolled into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) - one of the largest and most generous defined benefit pension schemes in the country. Further details on TPS can be found here:
New Starter | Teachers' Pensions (teacherspensions.co.uk)

The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international applicants in this role; this will depend on a number of factors specific to the individual applicant.



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