Research Fellow in Orthopaedic Engineering Full-time NEW

Research Fellow in Orthopaedic Engineering

We are looking to recruit a Research Fellow to undertake high-quality research in statistical shape modelling (SSM), CT-based three-dimensional analysis and patient-specific surgical planning for complex hip reconstruction, bringing together acetabular and femoral approaches.

The postholder will extend these established methods into validated implant-design and fixation assessments and develop expertise in finite element analysis (FEA) through supported training and collaborative projects.

The postholder will contribute a defined programme of implant metrology, particularly for off-the-shelf and custom additively manufactured reconstruction devices; provide technical mentoring to a PhD student working on acetabular defect classification and reconstruction planning; and participate in publications, conferences and research career development.

UCL's Faculty of Engineering Sciences comprises ten academic departments that undertake research and teaching across a wide range of disciplines. Our scientists and engineers take discoveries from fundamentals to practice, producing innovative technological solutions to challenging problems. It is a dynamic and growing faculty, with a strong vision and desire to use our talents to 'Change the world.

UCL Mechanical Engineering has been pioneering the development of engineering education, having taught the core discipline for over 165 years. UCL was home to the UK's first ever Professor of the Mechanical Principles of Engineering, Eaton Hodgkinson, in 1847. It was also where Sir Alexander Blackie William Kennedy introduced organized laboratory practicals in university education training; a world-leading educational innovation at the time.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at UCL undertakes multidisciplinary research at the interface of engineering, imaging and orthopaedic surgery. The Orthopaedic Engineering group develops quantitative methods for understanding anatomical variation, improving three-dimensional surgical planning and evaluating implant design and performance.

The group works with surgeons, researchers and industrial collaborators on complex joint reconstruction. The principal focus of this post is hip surgery, spanning primary OA, acetabular bone defects, reconstruction of missing pelvic anatomy, proximal femoral morphology and femoral stem positioning. Related applications include shoulder and knee arthroplasty, and the assessment of off-the-shelf and custom additively manufactured implants.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below: 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan Immigration loan Relocation scheme for certain posts On-Site nursery On-site gym Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service medical insurance Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards-and-benefits to find out more.