Postodctoral Research Assistant in Bioengineering

We are seeking a full-time PDRA to join Oxford Centre for Tissue Engineering
and Bioprocessing (OCTEB) at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering of
Department of Engineering Science (Headington). The post is funded by Medical
Research Council and is fixed-term of 24 months with the possibility of
extension.





The objectives of UK Brain BioLink are to respond to the MRCs/UKRIs call to
conduct a pilot project that establishes proof-of-principle for a national,
science- and technology-led infrastructure that facilitates rapid access to
high-quality, well characterised human biosamples and data for translational
and basic neuroscience research in line with the priorities of the MRC's
Neurosciences and Mental Health Board. The project will allow researchers to
share tissue samples and pool resources. This will ensure valuable samples get
maximum use for maximum scientific benefit. You will be responsible for
developing innovative tissue preservation methods for high quality live
nervous system tissues and the distribution of them nationally.





You will hold a PhD/Dphil or be near completion* in Biomaterials or
Biochemical Engineering together with relevant experience in 3D cell/tissue
culture, bioreactor design or perfusion culture systems and possess sufficient
specialist knowledge in tissue preservation methods. The ability to manage own
academic research and associated activities and an excellent track record in
publishing in high impact journals is also required. You will be required to
contribute ideas for new research projects and research income generation





Informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof C. Ye (email: hua.ye@eng.ox.ac.uk)





For more information about working at the Department, see



www.eng.ox.ac.uk/about/work-with-us/





Only online applications received before midday on **19th April 2024** can be
considered. You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting
statement, including a brief statement of research interests (describing how
past experience and future plans fit with the advertised position), CV and the
details of two referees as part of your online application.





The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment
to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.



Tissue preservation, biomaterials, bioreactors, human nervous tissue,
neuroscience