Closing Date
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Interview Date
To be confirmed
Reference
SCI423224X1
Job Description
We are looking for a highly motivated researcher with extensive expertise and a proven track record in immunological characterisation of immune responses to implanted medical devices using imaging, cellular and molecular approaches. This is part of a bigger interdisciplinary project between the groups of Frankie Rawson (bioelectronics), Morgan Alexander (polymeric biomaterials) and Amir Ghaemmaghami (immune characterisation), collaborating clinically with Emma Wilmot (Diabetes and Endocrinology, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences).
The overall project is focused on developing real-time wireless monitoring of inflammation for improved healthcare outcomes and is funded by a UKRI Cross Research Council Responsive Mode award.
Medical devices make a significant contribution to healthcare; however, implanted devices often fail due to adverse inflammatory responses to the implant, leading to increased morbidity and mortality, costly revisions, and extended hospital stays. We propose an interdisciplinary collaboration to address implant failure by developing a real-time monitoring approach to non-invasively observe the evolution of the body's response to implanted devices using glucose sensors as a test bed.
The successful candidate will work closely with other researchers working on the project and with the investigators, including clinicians. This post offers a unique opportunity to lead new research and answer key questions on future advanced monitoring technologies and medical devices.
Qualifications and Responsibilities
Applicants must be highly motivated and self-driven, with a PhD (or close to completion) in immunology/cell biology or related disciplines. The successful candidate will have a strong background in immunology and experience of working on interdisciplinary projects. They will be responsible for setting up and optimizing methodologies for immunological characterisation of fibrotic type responses in vitro and in vivo using a mix of methodologies. Intellectual contribution to experimental design and innovative approaches to data analyses are encouraged.
This is a full-time post (36.25 hours) and is available immediately on a fixed term contract until 30th September 2026. Job share arrangements may be considered.
We pride ourselves on the collegial and supportive culture created by our staff for our staff and students. We are dedicated to providing an environment which enables our staff to thrive and achieve their potential. Our commitment to Equality and Diversity has been recognised in the awards of Athena Swan Awards to the collaborating schools and faculties.
Informal enquiries can be directed to amir.ghaemmaghami@notingham.ac.uk
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