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The Biomedical Optics Research Laboratory (BORL) within the Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering at UCL is internationally recognized for developing optical methods for biological applications, including NIRS, optical imaging and photo acoustic. The laboratory has a substantial skill base in physics, engineering, mathematical modelling, and the development of optical systems. A significant strength of the BORL is the translation of laboratory-based research into reliable and robust systems which are being used to address a wide range of basic science and clinical questions.
About the role
The post holder will join the programme of instrumentation and optical sensing devices development within Prof. Tachtsidis group. The projects form part of larger research program focused on development of innovative optical sensing devices to monitor the health status of the maternal and fetal health. The work will involve engineering developments both design and implementation of a wearable optical sensing instrument. In particular (i)electronic circuit design for optical components control (LEDs/Photodetectors) and optical data collection; (ii)development of solutions for housing the optical sensor circuitry for wearable use; (iii)software to control, collect and store optical data and implementation of algorithms to obtain tissue physiological information; (iv)implementation of wireless communication protocols to enable remote operation and data collection and (v)support in the laboratory and in the hospital testing.
About you
A graduate engineer with the knowledge, skills and experience to desing and develop instrumentation for medical\healthcar application. Candidates must have a BSc\BEng\MSc\Meng\MRes in a relevant subject such as elctronic engineering and/or work experience. A background in engineering and knowledge of electronic circuit design, instrumentation development, microcontroller programming, software development for system control and data collection, and experience of using CAD and rapid prototyping techniques such as 3D printing are essential. Knowledge in biomedical optics and near-infrared spectroscopy theory will be advantageous. Please see job description for further details.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below: 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days), Final Salary Pension Scheme, Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan, On-Site nursery, On-site gym, Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay, Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service, Discounted medical insurance
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