爱尔兰戈尔韦NUIG有关镁医疗器械多尺度有限元建模医疗器械研究中心（Cúram）077-18博士后研究员职位

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time Postdoctoral Researcher position on the finite element simulation of magnesium orthopaedic implants. This two year fixed term position is funded through a US-Ireland R&D Partnership Programme involving collaboration between the SFI Centre for Research in Medical Devices (Cúram), the NSF Engineering Research Centre Revolutionizing Metallic Biomaterials (RMB, USA), and the Nanotechnology and Integrated Bioengineering Centre (NIBEC, Northern Ireland).  

Organisation: The Centre for Research in Medical Devices (CÚRAM) is a national SFI funded €49.6m research centre that brings together internationally leading engineers, scientists and clinicians to develop next-generation innovative implantable medical devices to treat major unmet medical needs. Galway is a major global hub for the Med-Tech industry. Several leading multi-national medical device companies have established their European headquarters in the region. Additionally, an extensive community of indigenous start-up companies has emerged over the past twenty years. The Cúram research centre is an integral part of this vibrant Med-Tech ecosystem, developing active collaborations with over 40 industry partners, and providing support for the creation of new spin-out companies. For more information on CÚRAM please refer to http://www.curamdevices.ie/   

Job Description:

The successful candidate will develop multi-scale finite element models for the mechanical behaviour of biodegradable magnesium orthopaedic devices. Modelling approaches will range from cohesive zone simulation of fracture and delamination to simulation of device implantation into patients. Finite element models of the mechanical behaviour of nano-scale functionalised coatings for magnesium devices will be developed. The successful candidate will work closely with experimental partners in the USA (RMB) and in NIBEC, and also with industry partners and clinicians in developing optimised device solutions. The project will provide significant travel opportunities through research visits to project partners in the USA, and through presentation of results at leading international conferences. 

Duties:

The successful candidate will:

• Develop finite element models of patient-specific geometries and simulate implantation of novel magnesium medical devices.
• Develop cohesive zone and XFEM models to simulate coating fracture and delamination.
• Work closely with project partners at RMB (USA) and NIBEC to implement feedback between experimental and modelling project tasks. 
• Collaborate with the Irish Centre for High-End Computing for performance of multi-core simulations.
• Actively participate in national/international conferences and meetings.
• Publish data in high impact factor journals and/or protect new intellectual property.

Qualifications/Skills required:

• Applicants must have a primary degree and Ph.D. in mechanical or biomedical engineering, or a related discipline.
• Applicants must have first author publications in leading journals in the field of solid mechanics/finite element modelling/continuum mechanics. 

Essential Requirements:

• Applicants must have a strong background in finite element analysis (publication in leading solid mechanics or biomechanics journal).
• Applicant must have a strong background in CZM and XFEM fracture simulation (publication in leading solid mechanics or biomechanics journal).
• Applicants must have a strong background in solid mechanics.
• Applicants must have a strong background in engineering programming (e.g. Fortran, C, Matlab, Python) and development of finitie element material subroutines and surface interaction subroutines.
• Applicants should have excellent communication and organizational skills and should be highly motivated and passionate about development of advanced computational engineering solutions. 

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience in the simulation of orthopaedic devices.
• Experience in experimental mechanical testing of orthopaedic implant materials.

Salary: €36,000 - €41,413 per annum                   Start date: Position is available from May 2018. 

Continuing Professional Development/Training:  Researchers at NUI Galway are encouraged to avail of a range of training and development opportunities designed to support their personal career development plans.   

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Further information about The Centre for Research in Medical Devices (CÚRAM) is available at http://www.curamdevices.ie/ 

Informal enquiries concerning the post may be made to Dr. Patrick McGarry at patrick.mcgarry@nuigalway.ie    (please include e-mail subject line “Post-doc position: Magnesium Orthopaedic Devices”).

To Apply:

Applications to include a covering letter, CV,and the contact details of three referees should be sent, via e-mail (PDF attachments only) to Dr. Patrick McGarry at patrick.mcgarry@nuigalway.ie  (please include e-mail subject line “Post-doc position: Magnesium Orthopaedic Devices”).      

Please put reference number NUIG-077-18 in subject line of e-mail application. 

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00 pm on Friday, 20^th April 2018