Salary:
£32,817
FTE:
1
Term:
Fixed (2 years)
Closing Date: 06 December 2019
The department of Biomedical Engineering seeks to recruit a Research Associate to join a leading group to contribute to an established Cancer Research UK funded project run jointly between the University of Strathclyde and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Using magneto-motive ultrasound, our group seeks to establish a new imaging approach for the staging of colorectal cancer, with the potential to change the treatment for future patients with this common and life changing disease.
You will join the Department of Biomedical Engineering under the supervision of Dr Helen Mulvana (University of Strathclyde). The project also involves close collaboration with Ms Susan Moug (Consultant Surgeon, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde) and co-Investigators at the University of Edinburgh and the University of Lund, Sweden. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer / physicist with previous experience in ultrasound to work on a truly multidisciplinary challenge. To make a strong contribution to this largely experimental role, previous experience or knowledge of ultrasound imaging and image processing and an interest in elasticity estimation, ultrasound contrast agents, nanoparticles for medicine and / or magnetic fields will be an advantage. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the formulation and submission of research publications and research proposals as well as to help manage and direct this challenging project as opportunities allow.
To be considered for the role, you will be educated to a minimum of PhD level in an appropriate discipline, or have significant relevant experience in addition to a relevant degree. You will have sufficient breadth or depth of knowledge in ultrasound imaging and image processing and a developing ability to conduct individual research work, to disseminate results and to prepare research proposals. You will have an ability to plan and organise your own workload effectively and an ability to work within a team environment. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to listen, engage and persuade, and to present complex information in an accessible way to a range of audiences.
Whilst not essential for the role, applications are welcomed from candidates with: relevant work experience, membership of relevant Chartered/professional bodies (including the Higher Education Academy), experience of relevant student supervision and teaching activities, and/or experience of knowledge exchange related activities.
For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Helen Mulvana, Senior Lecturer / Chancellor's Fellow
helen.mulvana@strath.ac.uk / 01415483842
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