Job id: 102985. Salary: £44,105 - £51,485 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance.
Posted: 19 December 2024. Closing date: 16 January 2025.
Business unit: Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sci. Department: Engineering.
Contact details: Nicola Bailey. nicola.bailey@kcl.ac.uk
Location: Strand Campus. Category: Research.
About us
The position will be based in the Engineering Department at King’s College London. The recently re-founded Department is rapidly expanding into a world-class research and teaching department. It consists of new state-of-the-art lab facilities located in the heart of London.
We are a dynamic Department with a diverse team of academics, PDRAs, and PhDs.
About the role
We are seeking a highly motivated researcher, holding a PhD in engineering, computer science, mathematics or related disciplines that has experience and is interested in developing bespoke algorithms and interfaces in open-source software, for the processing of images to create a 3D digital model.
The aim is to be able to take a scan of a residual limb from which a digital model can be created, to aid in the creation of prostheses and monitor user’s limb health. The candidate will work in Blender to develop algorithms to process a scan and build an interface for clinicians. This will provide an alternative approach for accessible and inclusive limb difference care, focusing on the capture of residual limbs using smartphone technology, suitable for clinical and remote settings. PPI engagement and end-user design will be critical during the project.
The project is funded by an MRC Impact Acceleration Award. The project will be based at King’s College London, however, travel to collaborators will be necessary. This includes short trips to the University of Bath and visiting Sri Lanka for up to two weeks over the project.
This is a full-time post (35 hours) per week, offered on a fixed term contract for 12 months and must be completed by 28th February 2026.
About you
To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:
Essential criteria
1. Hold a PhD in Engineering, Computer Science/Informatics, Mathematics or equivalent
2. Extensive demonstrable experience in programming skills
3. Excellent oral, interpersonal and written communication skills
4. Willingness to travel and work with people from different cultures living in different countries
5. Proficiency in English with good communication skills (oral and written), including the ability to write research reports and academic papers
6. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, manage deadlines, and organise work effectively
Desirable criteria
1. Experience of end-user design
2. Experience in research involving human participation
3. Knowledge of Statistical approaches
4. Experience with 3D scanning technologies
5. An understanding of completing research in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs)
Downloading a copy of our Job Description
Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply Now”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.
* Please note that this is a PhD level role but candidates who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting award of their PhDs will be considered. In these circumstances the appointment will be made at Grade 5, spine point 30 with the title of Research Assistant. Upon confirmation of the award of the PhD, the job title will become Research Associate and the salary will increase to Grade 6.
Further Information
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