英国伯明翰大学化学工程方向博士后

　　英国伯明翰大学化学工程方向博士后

　　Job Description

　　Research Fellow - School of Chemical Engineering - 95946 - Grade 7 - (200001IR)

　　Description

　　RESEARCH FELLOW - 95946

　　Position Details

　　Area: School of Chemical Engineering in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences

　　Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range £30,942 to £40,322 with potential progression once in post to £42,792

　　Hours: Full time

　　Duration: Fixed-term for up to 24 months

　　Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK

　　Closing Date: 1 May 2020

　　Job Summary

　　The aim of this project will be to develop a novel spray delivery system for the treatment and prevention of mucosal scarring in epidermolysis bullosa.

　　The successful applicant will be expected to have a multidisciplinary background and although they will be based in the School of Chemical Engineering, will work closely with clinicians and collaborators across other schools at the university.

　　This project will work towards the development of a new spray delivery system as both a treatment and preventive strategy for scarring that affects the mucosa or membranes in the body which characterises EB, and the associated morbidity. The final output of the project will be a system formulated and manufactured in a way that would allow it to be used in a future clinical trial.

　　Main Duties / Responsibilities

　　The responsibilities may include some but not all of the responsibilities outlined below:

　　• Conduct and assist in the delivery of research relating to the development of a novel spray delivery system for the treatment of mucosal scarring in epidermolysis bullosa.

　　• Contribute to writing bids for research funding

　　• Analyse and interpret data

　　• Apply knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding

　　• Disseminate research findings for publication, research seminars etc

　　• Supervise students on research related work and provide guidance to PhD students where appropriate to the discipline

　　• Contribute to developing new models, techniques and methods

　　• Undertake management/administration arising from research

　　• Contribute to Departmental/School research-related activities and research- related administration

　　• Contribute to enterprise, business development and/or public engagement activities of manifest benefit to the College and the University, often under supervision of a project leader

　　• Collect research data; this may be through a variety of research methods, such as scientific experimentation, literature reviews, and research interviews *

　　• Present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars and as posters *

　　• Provide guidance, as required, to support staff and any students who may be assisting with the research *

　　• Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines*

　　Person Specification

　　Essential

　　• Hold or be close to completing a PhD in a relevant discipline and, a strong interest in multidisciplinary science.

　　• First degree in a physical science or engineering subject

　　• High level analytical capability and experience of the application of soft materials

　　• Ability to communicate complex information clearly to a range of stakeholders, including clinical and industrial partners

　　• Fluency in relevant models, techniques or methods and ability to contribute to developing new ones

　　• Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively.

　　• Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes

　　Desirable

　　• Experience of supervising PhD or PG project students

　　• Experience of working with soft materials

　　• Knowledge and experience of mechanical testing of medical devices

　　• Expertise in GMP processing

　　• Knowledge of relevant regulation and translational routes for medical devices

　　The University is committed to safeguarding and we promote safe working practice, therefore all occupational health checks required for this role will be taken once individuals are appointed. Due to the nature of the work undertaken in this role all successful applicants will be required to complete an Occupational Health assessment once in post.

　　Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Liam Grover, l.m.grover@bham.ac.uk