英国剑桥大学博士后职位---生物工程

英国剑桥大学博士后职位---生物工程

Research Assistant/Associate in Bioengineering (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge

Description

Research Assistant/Associate in Bioengineering (Fixed Term)

The Biointerface Group at the Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge is looking for a Research Assistant/ Associate to join our multi-  disciplinary team, which has strong interest and expertise in developing organ-on-a-chip platforms and 3D bioprinting technology (see https: // biointerface.eng.cam.ac.uk/). The successful candidate shall therefore also gain direct exposure to the many varied aspects of cutting edge Bioengineering research.

Key Responsibilities:

  Preparing tissue cell culture and related biological samples

  Assisting with the design and development of 3D printing platforms and Organ-on-Chip systems

  Help analyse, interpret & document data and results, and presenting findings

Essential Skills:

  Holds (or close to obtaining) a PhD in Biological Sciences, Bioengineering or equivalent experience

  Good knowledge of cell culture techniques

  Excellent written and oral communication skills

  Excellent organisational skills, able to plan and prioritise effectively

  A positive outlook, being a team player willing to get involved and help  out where necessary

  Ability to keep good up-to-date records with attention to detail

Desirable Skills:

  Experience of running cell based assays, (bio)MEMS, electrophysiology, (micro)fluidics

  Experience in a life science or bioengineering laboratory

  Experience of 3D printing

  Good IT skills, experience of running outreach activities

Please include a covering letter with your application describing how you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 30 January 2024 in the first instance.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part- time working or other flexible working arrangements.

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) with publication list, and a covering letter in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. Please submit your application by midnight on the closing date.

If you have any technical questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Dr Shery Huang yysb@cam.ac.uk for questions about the application process contact Hilde Hambro hb63@cam.ac.uk.