Job Description

Heriot-Watt University has established a reputation for world-class teaching and leading-edge, relevant research, which has made it one of the top UK universities for innovation, business and industry.

The School of Engineering & Physical Sciences has an international research reputation and close connection with the professional and industrial world of science, engineering and technology.

Job Summary

The research associate will work within the MDMC (Medical Device Manufacturing Centre), which in Phase 2 is funded by Scottish Enterprise. The MDMC supports SMEs manufacturing medical devices, offering manufacturing, engineering, regulatory and business development expertise. This post would suit someone who enjoys working in a high paced environment, on a variety of relatively short-term projects.

MDMC Phase 2 involves 4 other universities, with significant technical activities at 3 of these, Dundee, Glasgow and Edinburgh.

MDMC facilities include various manufacturing techniques as well as a suite of analysis equipment. The technologies that are available include, but are not limited to: laser micro-machining, laser cutting, laser welding, 3D printing, spray jetting of conductive inks, low temperature co-fired ceramic, optical material modification, electro-discharge machining (EDM), injection moulding and suite of analysis equipment, including microscopes, SEM, optical surface profiler, polishing and sectioning equipment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertake tasks associated with the development of manufacturing solutions for industry clients, in particular Scottish SMEs.
• Teamwork with other Technology Specialists and other members of the team to ensure an excellent service to our clients from industry.
• Timely and accurate completion of administrative tasks associated with the role.
• Solve technical challenges / problems.
• Scientific and engineering research
• Analysis and interpretation of data
• Daily oversight of the activities in the laboratory

Essential

• Excellent communication skills;
• Degree-level qualification in a relevant area of Physics or Engineering or related subject
• Have completed a PhD (or submitted a PhD thesis by the starting date), or have equivalent experience;
• Ability to clearly articulate technical work, both in technical reports/papers and by oral presentation;

For all criteria, further details and how to apply:

Heriot-Watt University is committed to securing equality of opportunity in employment and to the creation of an environment in which individuals are selected, trained, promoted, appraised and otherwise treated on the sole basis of their relevant merits and abilities. Equality and diversity are all about maximising potential and creating a culture of inclusion for all.

Heriot-Watt University values diversity across our University community and welcomes applications from all sectors of society, particularly from underrepresented groups. For more information, please see our website https://www.hw.ac.uk/uk/services/equality-diversity.htm and also our award-winning work in Disability Inclusive Science Careers

\xc2\xa335,308 to \xc2\xa343,155 (salary dependent on experience and qualifications)

Jobs.ac.uk