Research Assistant in Computational Modelling of Hip Replacements
- Employer
- Global Academy Jobs
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Salary
- £27,511 to £32,817 p.a.
- Closing date
- Nov 1, 2020
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- Sector
- Science, Computer Science and IT, Computer Science, Pharmaceutical, Business Development
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- University and College
- Jobseeker Type
- Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')
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Do you have a strong technical background in computational mechanics with an interest in biomedical engineering?
Would you like to work as part of a multidisciplinary team to address a clinically-driven challenge?
This project is part of an academic partnership between the University of Leeds and a globally leading orthopaedic device manufacturer. Through the partnership, research is being conducted to evaluate the performance of hip replacements, using the unique facilities and expertise available in the Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering.
In the UK alone, over 100,000 hip replacement operations are performed every year. While the procedure is highly successful in the majority of cases, some patients are at risk that their device will fail early due to their anatomy or the way they move.
In the Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering, we have developed methods of evaluating the performance of hip replacements using a combination of specialised experimental 'simulator' testing and computational modelling.
This project will focus on the use of computational models to evaluate hip replacements under different conditions. You will join a team that have developed a range of computational methods, using finite element analysis and custom-written codes, for examining the performance of the bearing within a hip replacement. Specifically, your role will be to develop and adapt these methods to evaluate different designs of hip replacement under different conditions, and support on-going research. You will work as part of a larger team of researchers and there will also be opportunities to get involved in experimental testing and analysis of experimental data.
You will have a strong background in finite element analysis related to tribology or contact mechanics, and have a proactive approach to working in a team spanning academia and industry.
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Ruth Wilcox , Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Would you like to work as part of a multidisciplinary team to address a clinically-driven challenge?
This project is part of an academic partnership between the University of Leeds and a globally leading orthopaedic device manufacturer. Through the partnership, research is being conducted to evaluate the performance of hip replacements, using the unique facilities and expertise available in the Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering.
In the UK alone, over 100,000 hip replacement operations are performed every year. While the procedure is highly successful in the majority of cases, some patients are at risk that their device will fail early due to their anatomy or the way they move.
In the Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering, we have developed methods of evaluating the performance of hip replacements using a combination of specialised experimental 'simulator' testing and computational modelling.
This project will focus on the use of computational models to evaluate hip replacements under different conditions. You will join a team that have developed a range of computational methods, using finite element analysis and custom-written codes, for examining the performance of the bearing within a hip replacement. Specifically, your role will be to develop and adapt these methods to evaluate different designs of hip replacement under different conditions, and support on-going research. You will work as part of a larger team of researchers and there will also be opportunities to get involved in experimental testing and analysis of experimental data.
You will have a strong background in finite element analysis related to tribology or contact mechanics, and have a proactive approach to working in a team spanning academia and industry.
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Ruth Wilcox , Professor of Biomedical Engineering
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