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Research Manager (KTP Associate)

Employer
University of Leeds
Location
Leeds, United Kingdom
Salary
£27,000 to £33,000 p.a.
Closing date
Jan 2, 2022

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Are you a graduate with a BSc or equivalent in Nursing/Physiotherapy/Allied Healthcare Profession?

Are you skilled in gathering and analysing complex data sets?

Do you have both clinical and research experience?

Do you have knowledge of working with patients in an NHS hospital setting?

Do you want to work in Research & Development for a leading company that specialises in biomaterials and medical devices for a wide range of clinical applications?

The University of Leeds has an excellent opportunity for you to 'fast-track' your career in industry by leading a high-profile, strategically important project from start to completion. Through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP), you will work in partnership with Invibio Ltd. to develop and validate a new 'industry-leading knee questionnaire' designed to collect clinical outcome data to significantly enhance outcomes for patients undergoing total knee replacement surgery (TKR) for the treatment of painful knee arthritis.

Invibio is a proven partner to medical device manufacturers and a leading provider of biomaterial solutions. In this instance the company has developed their revolutionary PEEK-OPTIMATM polymer to provide new, metal free knee implants with properties that more closely resemble natural bone. You will work in collaboration with Invibio and the University of Leeds knowledge base to develop a new industry 'gold-standard' knee questionnaire which will enable the assessment of both the implant functionality and patient acceptability (how the patient feels).

Working with the University of Leeds you will have gain first hand insight from expert research and clinical study knowledge and have access to world class facilities with cutting-edge equipment and insight from academics with vast experience in orthopaedic and clinical settings.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Dr Sheryl O'Farrell, Head of Clinical Development (Invibio Ltd.)

Company Supervisor

Email: sheryl.ofarrell@invibio.com

Professor Hemant Pandit, Faculty of Medicine and Health

Academic Supervisor (University of Leeds)

Email: H.Pandit@leeds.ac.uk

James Hartford, Research & Innovation Service

Innovation Support Coordinator (University of Leeds)

Email J.Hartford@leeds.ac.uk

Please note: If you are not a British or Irish citizen, from 1 January 2021 you will require permission to work in the UK. This will normally be in the form of a visa but, if you are an EEA/Swiss citizen and resident in the UK before 31 December 2020, this may be your passport or status under the EU Settlement Scheme.

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