Post-doctoral Research Fellow, Orthopaedic Implant Research
Core
Developing polymeric and hybrid materials for orthopaedic applications, specifically focusing on antibacterial controlled release devices and total joint replacements.
Role type
Post-doctoral research fellow (materials science)
Builds
New materials and test methods for orthopaedic implants
Domain
Orthopaedics / Materials Science
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Polymer blending and compounding, Polymer processing (compression molding, extrusion, injection molding), Post-processing (radiation treatment, cross-linking, sterilization), Physical/mechanical/tribological/chemical characterization, Spectroscopy, Thermal analysis, Advanced microscopy (Fluorescence, Confocal, Live, SEM/TEM), Analytical chemistry (HPLC, LC-MS), Supervision of biomedical research engineers
Preferred skills
Polymer processing, 3D printing, Polymer characterization, Analytical chemistry methods
Technologies
HPLC, LC-MS, SEM, TEM, Fluorescence imaging, Confocal imaging
Responsibilities
Blending and compounding polymeric blends of polyethylene with additives; Processing polymers into solid forms; Performing post-processing treatments; Characterizing consolidated polymers; Conducting advanced microscopy; Analyzing eluents from polymers; Supervising biomedical research engineers; Collaborating on device formulation and preclinical studies
Seniority
Post-doctoral Fellow