Research Associate in PEDOT:PSS Microelectrodes (Fixed Term)
Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy
Date: 8 hours ago
City: Cambridge
Contract type: Full time

The purpose of this role is to support and extend the research ongoing in the Bioelectronics Laboratory on implantable electrophysiology devices. The role holder must have expertise in design, fabrication and characterisation of PEDOT:PSS microelectrode arrays. Prior experience with electrophysiology in rodents is desirable. The role holder should have a strong interest in working with an interdisciplinary team of scientists, engineers and clinicians to develop and translate novel healthcare devices.
The post holder will be located in West Cambridge, UK.
The Key Responsibilities And Duties Are
Research Associate: GBP 37,694 - GBP 46,049
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV; including a list of publications) and a supporting letter in the Upload section of the online application. The supporting statement should cover your motivation for the post, a point-by-point account of how you meet each of the selection criteria, and strictly one journal publication/draft, conference paper, or report that exemplifies the quality of your research. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants). If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.
If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact George Malliaras ([email protected]) for queries or a technical nature and Kirsty Sylvester ([email protected]) for queries relating to the application process.
Please quote reference NM47559 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
The post holder will be located in West Cambridge, UK.
The Key Responsibilities And Duties Are
- Research and scholarship
- Effectively work with a team of scientists, engineers and clinicians to develop and translate novel implantable devices.
- Lead technology validation in rodent models, including performing surgery for implant placement, acquisition and analysis of electrophysiology data.
- Write up research work for presentation and publication.
- Continually update knowledge and understanding in field or specialism.
- Teaching and learning support
- Assist in the supervision of undergraduate/graduate student projects in the area of neurotechnology.
- Liaison and networking
- Build internal and external contacts and participate in networks for the exchange of information and to form relationships for future collaboration.
- Planning and organising
- Plan and manage own research activity in collaboration with others. -Contribute in planning of joint research projects led by Principal Investigator. -Assist in the preparation of reports to funding body.
Research Associate: GBP 37,694 - GBP 46,049
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV; including a list of publications) and a supporting letter in the Upload section of the online application. The supporting statement should cover your motivation for the post, a point-by-point account of how you meet each of the selection criteria, and strictly one journal publication/draft, conference paper, or report that exemplifies the quality of your research. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants). If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.
If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact George Malliaras ([email protected]) for queries or a technical nature and Kirsty Sylvester ([email protected]) for queries relating to the application process.
Please quote reference NM47559 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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