英国南安普敦大学传感器系统电子学博士后职位

Following a successful award from the Medical Research Council Biomedical Catalyst Scheme, we are seeking to recruit a full-time Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our multidisciplinary team of researchers at the University of Southampton. The overall aims of the project are to develop an advanced capacitive sensor system for lower limb prosthetic applications, in particular to monitor pressure and shear load at the stump-socket interface. This exciting project spans research across disciplines, bridging Engineering and Health Sciences, and is supported by established academics from both Faculties. This project focuses on the translation of innovative capacitive sensor technology to medical applications, supported by a strong industrial collaboration with Chas A Blatchford & Sons Ltd - a world leader in prosthetic product design and innovation. You will have the opportunity to work within a team of world renowned engineers, rehabilitation scientists and clinical consultants from both academic and industrial sectors.

The post holder will primarily focus on the development of analogue/digital electrical circuitries for the sensor and sensor networks, signal processing methods and development of a software interface for the instrumentation. He/She will work closely with other researchers in the team to achieve deliverables associated with sensor system design, laboratory-based testing and clinical studies. Candidates with a PhD (or equivalent) or experience in electrical circuitry designs, medical electronics, rigid and/or flexible PCB layouts, biomedical signal processing, computer sciences, or related areas are encouraged to apply.

Although experience in lower limb prosthetics is desirable, in-house initial training will be provided. Applicants with relevant experience in medical devices or experience with translational research and interaction with industry /end-users would be desirable. Some background in multi-disciplinary work and evidence of successfully achieving complex project deliverables is welcome. The post has a duration of 2 years, and will start in early 2014. 

Informal enquiries may be made to Dr. Liudi Jiang (L.Jiang@soton.ac.uk) or Professor Dan Bader (D.L.Bader@soton.ac.uk)