Senior Research Associate - (Implant Science Fellow)
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
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 of patients to the RNOH over the long term and reinforce the RNOH as a research and teaching hospital. At least 3-5 peer-reviewed journal papers will be published for each year of the post.
The post holder will have a strong mathematical and/or engineering background, and will be experienced in metrology imaging, medical physics, mechanical, material or biomedical engineering, with knowledge of the use of micro-CT analysis, laser scanning and similar imaging-metrology methods. He/she will have an excellent knowledge of implant imaging and analysis, as well as the functional, clinical issues and performance requirements of orthopaedic implants. He/she will have a proven ability to design and implement research studies and will lead the development and optimisation of analysis methods by working with other engineers and computer scientists, and in collaboration with imaging scientists for pre-revision imaging.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
1. Contribute to the RNOH's strategic scientific objectives.
2. Develop a ground-breaking research programme of translational research, with a strong emphasis on implant science informing clinical practice.
3. Undertake and publish the research.
4. Seek to maximise research effectiveness, by fostering links between individuals and appropriate research groupings and exploiting opportunities.
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Based at: RNOH, Stanmore, London HA7 4LP.
1. Develop and execute implant analysis strategies for regulators and post-market surveillance.
2. Operate metrology equipment, manage data analysis and communicate results to relevant personnel.
3. Operate imaging-metrology based analysis tools and software.
4. Combine metrology co-registration from implants retrieved from patient following revision, with pre-revision patient medical imaging in collaboration with the RNOH imaging science centre.
5. Direct and facilitate the testing of new products to verify product reliability.
6. Lead the development of technical protocols and reports. Improve/support existing processes.
7. Generate prospective publication strategies and research plans in support of implant science.
8. Prepare and present complex scientific papers to large groups at national and international conferences and to peer reviewed journals.
9. Potential supervisory responsibilities of interns or R&D technicians on departmental projects.
10. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.
11. Coordinate with internal and external collaborators to bring state-of-the-art research solutions to implant analysis applications.
12. Keep abreast of relevant developments and new techniques, maintaining a detailed awareness of current topics important to this field.
13. Adhere to all Trust policies and procedures relevant to your position.
14. Attend mandatory training.
15. Comply with all other relevant institutional policies.
16. Undertake such duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade and the needs of the service.
Person Specification
Communication & Relationship Skills
* Regularly communicates research findings and technical scientific information through peer-reviewed journal publications and conference presentations.
* Ability to work successfully as part of a multidisciplinary team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Maintain regular communication and a strong working relationship with clinical and scientific collaborators.
* The highest ethical and professional standards in research and education.
Knowledge, Training & Experience
* PhD degree in appropriate field or equivalent research experience.
* High quality academic research using methods mentioned in Job Description.
* Publications as first or last author in internationally refereed journals on topics mentioned in Job Description.
* Proven ability and commitment to carry out high quality original research, leading to publication in peer-reviewed journals.
* Experience in the use of advanced imaging-metrology software.
* Ability to use computer software to generate reports on clinical and scientific data.
* Responsible for database management for research projects.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
£67,950 to £78,028 a year Per Annum inclusive of HCAs
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