College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences
This full time, EPSRC funded post is available immediately for 2 years on a fixed term basis to support the work of Dr Timothy Holsgrove.
The post
The successful applicant will be responsible for the development and implementation of a six-axis bioreactor to apply physiological loads to intervertebral disc cultures. This will provide unique opportunities to investigate the coupling of mechanical and biological environments relating to disc degeneration, and in the development, optimisation, and evaluation of regenerative treatments.
The post will include:
You can view the Job Description and Person Specification document here.
About you
You will:
The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2017.
Our research income in recent years means we're fastest growing UK Research University and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. 98% of our research is international quality (2014 Research Excellence Framework) and we encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students.
With over 22,000 students and 5,500 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment in which to work. We are an equal opportunity employer, a Disability Confident employer and an Athena Swan accredited institution. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.
Benefits
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
Further information
Please contact Dr Timothy Holsgrove, t.holsgrove@exeter.ac.uk or (01392) 724682.
Interviews are expected to take place on 27 January.