Postdoctoral Research Associate

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom University College London Full time

Research and Development Opportunities

The UCL Hawkes Institute is a leading centre for the development of new surgical technologies, bringing together a wide team of engineering and clinical experts. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of medical robotics, with a focus on the development and translation of novel medical soft robotic systems.

The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. Agostino Stilli, Associate Professor in Medical and Soft Robotics, and will be part of the Surgical Robot Vision (SRV) Research Group. This group focuses on computer vision and artificial intelligence for robotic-assisted surgery, as well as the development and translation of novel medical robotic systems.

The role will involve developing and implementing novel designs for a robotic colonoscopy platform, and will require the candidate to have experience in hardware development for medical robotics, including design, prototyping and testing. Good demonstrable practical skills in mechatronics/robotics engineering, a strong publishing record, communication skills and a willingness to contribute to public engagement events are also essential.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement novel designs for a robotic colonoscopy platform
  • Conduct research in the field of medical robotics, with a focus on the development and translation of novel medical soft robotic systems
  • Work under the supervision of Dr. Agostino Stilli, Associate Professor in Medical and Soft Robotics
  • Contribute to the advancement of medical robotics, with a focus on computer vision and artificial intelligence for robotic-assisted surgery

Requirements

  • PhD in medical robotics or a related field
  • Experience in hardware development for medical robotics, including design, prototyping and testing
  • Good demonstrable practical skills in mechatronics/robotics engineering
  • Strong publishing record and communication skills
  • Willingness to contribute to public engagement events

Benefits

  • 41 days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days)
  • Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme
  • Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
  • Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
  • Immigration loan
  • Relocation scheme for certain posts
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Discounted medical insurance

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