Senior Research Associate - (Implant Science Fellow)

RNOH invites applications for Engineering Fellows with orthopaedic implant research expertise. The RNOH is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and a world leader in the musculoskeletal discipline. The post holder will manage research projects at the Implant Science Centre. This post will have a focus on implant analysis projects utilising advanced imaging-metrology methods, including micro-CT imaging, laser scanning, optical profilometry and scanning electron microscopy. The post holder will deliver research on Implant Science that will generate tertiary referrals ofpatients to the RNOH over the long term and reinforce the RNOH as a research and teaching, The post holder will : contribute to the RNOH's strategic scientific objectives develop a ground-breaking research programme of translational research, with a strong emphasis on implant science informing clinical practice undertake and publish the research seek to maximise research effectiveness, by fostering links between individuals and appropriate research groupings and exploiting opportunities

The post holder will have a strong mathematical and/or engineering background, and will beexperienced in metrology imaging, medical physics, mechanical, material or biomedical engineering,with knowledge of the use of micro-CT analysis, laser scanning and similar imaging-metrologymethods. He/she will have an excellent knowledge of implant imaging and analysis, as well asthe functional, clinical issues and performance requirements of orthopaedic implants. He/she willhave a proven ability to design and implement research studies and will lead the developmentand optimisation of analysis methods by working with other engineers and computer scientists, andin collaboration with imaging scientists for pre-revision imaging

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