Research Assistant – Biomedical Engineering at Swansea University

Faculty/Directorate: Faculty of Science and Engineering

Location: Bay Campus, Swansea

Contract: This is a fixed term position for 5 months with expectation for extension dependent upon continued funding

Hours of work: 17.5 hours per week

Swansea University’s vision is to transform lives and futures by providing an outstanding academic environment with a balance of excellence between world-class teaching and research, driving impact that is enabled by effective regional and global collaborations.

The Department of Biomedical Engineering at Swansea University is seeking to appoint a Research Assistant to work on a project entitled “Towards an improved understanding of changes in the biomechanical properties of red blood cells in diabetic patients”. The role will involve (i) conducting a systematic literature review to suitable kinetic models for red blood cell (RBC) metabolism, (ii) applying these kinetic models within a multiscale framework for modelling RBC membrane behaviour in metabolic diseases, and (iii) contributing to the drafting and submitting of papers to appropriate peer-reviewed journals.

More details about the Biomedical Engineering department can be found here – https://www.swansea.ac.uk/biomedical/.

The successful candidate must possess a minimum of an MSc in Engineering (Biomedical/Chemical/General/Mechanical) or Mathematics/Computer Science (or similar) and ideally a PhD. The individual will have experience in computational or mathematical modelling and programming in MATLAB or Python. The candidate must have a passion and interest in the writing of academic publications of results.

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all of its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

We have an under-representation of women in the area of research and would particularly welcome applications from women for this position. We also have an under representation of individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds and would encourage applications from these groups. Appointments will always be made on merit.

Interviews will be held on w/c 10/07/23.

• Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to the Principal Investigator, Dr Adesola Ademiloye a.s.ademiloye@swansea.ac.uk
• Complete an online application providing evidence against the essential criteria in the recruitment documentation.
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