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Mechanical Engineering

Location: Highfield CampusSalary: 31,406 to 38,587 per annumFull Time Fixed Term for 18 monthsClosing Date: Monday 28 February 2022Interview Date: To be confirmedReference: 1700622DA

This is an exciting opportunity to work on first-of-kind research into a new way of designing lower-limb prosthetics, with the people who design, fit and use them. Working between academia, industry and prosthetic clinics, this project is funded by Innovate UK, called Data-driven fitting for the next generation of prosthetic sockets.

Join an exciting interdisciplinary research team of biomedical engineers, prosthetists, physiotherapists, healthcare psychologists, social scientists and software engineers, who are developing a method of designing the bespoke prosthetic socket interface between a person and their prosthetic limb, using artificial intelligence (AI) to interpret data from expert clinical designers.

You will work primarily with academics at the University of Southampton (Dr Alex Dickinson, Dr Cheryl Metcalf, Dr Maggie Donovan-Hall and Dr Peter Worsley) on a project led by company partner Radii Devices Ltd (Dr Joshua Steer), with prosthetics service provider Opcare / Ability Matters Ltd.

Your role will be to conduct two studies:

The successful candidate will hold a PhD* or equivalent in a biomechanical engineering or allied health professions background. They will also have specific research skills including:

Expert knowledge of any of the following areas is also desirable:

Knowledge or experience of artificial intelligence, machine learning and software engineering are NOT necessarily expected or required for this position.

They will also have excellent inter-personal skills, and willingness to travel within the UK and work in prosthetic rehabilitation clinics, according to the necessary assessment of risks associated with COVID-19 and the project work itself.

This post is offered on a full-time, fixed term basis for up to 18 months.

Expected interview date: 14th 21st March 2022.

About the University

The University of Southampton is an institution in the top one per cent of world universities** and one of the UKs top 15 research-intensive universities. We have an international reputation for research, teaching and enterprise and hold an Athena SWAN Silver award.

About the Faculty

You will join a leading Engineering Faculty with an excellent record of collaborative research with industry and academic institutions in the UK and abroad. In September 2013 an Athena SWAN Bronze award was received by the School of Engineering in recognition of our continued commitment to improving equality for women in science and engineering.

Application Procedure

You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Hannah Nash (HR Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 4043 or email recruitment@soton.ac.uk Please quote reference 1700622DA on all correspondence.

Informal enquiries to Dr Alex Dickinson (alex.dickinson@soton.ac.uk), Dr Cheryl Metcalf (c.d.metcalf@soton.ac.uk) and Dr Joshua Steer (josh@radiidevices.com).

At the University of Southampton, we value diversity and equality.

*Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded, the title of Research Assistant will be assigned.

**QS World University Rankings 2012-13

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