Postdoctoral Research Associate - INTERNAL ONLY

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Assistant to join our team at RCBE. This role is part of an exciting project focused on developing and evaluating a dual sensor for monitoring partial pressures of oxygen (pO2) and carbon dioxide (pCO2) for use in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) devices. Building on previous research, this project aims to integrate a novel fibre optic dual-sensor into the ECMO system to enhance patient outcomes.

The role involves conducting research focused on the development and evaluation of an optochemical sensor for oxygen and carbon dioxide, specifically designed for integration into an ECMO device.

You will be responsible for performing laboratory testing using gas mixtures and optical measurements under various conditions, including blood samples, to assess the sensor's performance.

Collaboration with supervisors and stakeholders is essential, and you will participate in meetings, preparing reports or updates on the project's progress. Additionally, you will document and disseminate research findings through journal and conference publications, and reports, in consultation with the PI and co-I of the project.

The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field. They should have experience in sensor development, particularly with optical sensors, and possess strong laboratory skills, including proficiency in in vitro testing and data analysis. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

City St George's, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George's, University of London into one institution.

The combined university is one of the largest suppliers of the health workforce in the capital, as well as one of the largest higher education destinations for London students.

Combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, law, creativity, communications, science and technology, we are creating a 'health powerhouse' for students, researchers, the NHS and partners in uniting a world-leading specialist health university. We are now one of the UK's largest health educators, where staff and students have access to an expanded team of brilliant academic and professional services colleagues, combined resources and facilities and more interdisciplinary opportunities.

The merger creates opportunities to generate significant change in the world of healthcare including changes to treatment, population health monitoring, workforce development and leadership, policy, and advocacy.

The Research Centre for Biomedical Engineering (RCBE) offers world-class research in state-of-the-art laboratories where engineers, scientists and healthcare experts work together to develop new medical technologies to solve some of the most urgent and challenging problems in healthcare.

City St George's offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

City St George's, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.