Research Fellow in Computational Skull Biomechanics

Are you an early career researcher looking for your first challenge? Do you have a background in Computational Biomechanics? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK's leading research-intensive universities?
We are looking for a proactive individual to join the Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering to investigate the functional performance in bird skulls through using computational modelling to simulate bone adaptation in the skull.
The role is part of an BBSRC project, in collaboration with the University of Hull, which is investigating how the morphological variation between bird skulls influences their skull biomechanics.
The computational modelling required to accurately simulate bone adaptation in the bird skull is extremely challenging. Therefore, this role will use a range of computational techniques to: (1) create computational models that contain sufficient detail of the external and internal bone geometry; (2) validate the computational models to establish best practices for modelling bird feeding; and (3) implement appropriate remodelling algorithms to simulate bone adaptation to changes in loading environment.
You will have a strong background in computational biomechanics, and have a proactive approach to working in an computational modelling environment. You will join an Institute that includes different expertise and substantial experience in supporting early stage researchers in a key phase of their career. We encourage an environment of collaboration, trust and wellbeing, which values difference of ideas and embraces diversity.

o 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) - That's 42 days a year!
o Generous pension scheme plus life assurance - the University contributes 14.5% of salary.
o Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
o Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
o Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
And much more!