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Research Associate in Bio-engineering
Full time, fixed-term contract till 28 February 2025
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Bio-engineering related to the development of biological artificial neural networks, using techniques such as microfabrication and 3D printing to direct the culture of iPSC -derived neural populations.
This is a H2020 Future Emerging Technologies funded position to work on the development of a biological neural network device under the NEU-CHiP project (www.neuchip.eu).
The PDRA will join the Department of Chemistry within the School of Science at Loughborough University within Prof Paul Roach and Dr Eric Hill’s research groups, a highly dynamic and multidisciplinary environment being supported by state-of-the-art facilities. The group has a strong background in biomaterials development and micro‑fabrication for the support of neural cell culture systems.
This research project sits at the interface between many disciplines, and is part of a team within and external to Loughborough. As such, the successful applicant will need to be proactive and dynamic to work in response to many other elements within the overall project.
For more information, refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Application closing date: 21 August 2024
For informal enquiries please contact Prof Paul Roach p.roach@lboro.ac.uk or Dr Eric Hill e.j.hill@lboro.ac.uk.
Appointment will be made following interview and agreement with the funders.
