We currently have 3 vacancies in the School of Engineering and Materials Science:
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Salary: £37,889 - £45,974 per annum
Reference: 6417
Location: QM London
Closing date: 7 July 2025
This Postdoctoral Research Associate position is an exciting opportunity to join the Centre for Advanced Robotics at Queen Mary (ARQ) within the School of Engineering and Materials Science. The successful candidate will contribute to the UKRI and EU-funded project PALPABLE, which focuses on developing advanced optical palpation devices for minimally invasive surgery.Key duties include the design, prototyping, and testing of novel tactile sensors; integration of optical sensing systems for real-time tissue characterization; and close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, clinicians, and project partners. The role will also involve disseminating research findings, supporting the preparation of academic publications, and contributing to a positive and inclusive research environment.
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Postdoctoral Research Associate - Image-guided Robotics and Medical Devices
Salary: £37,889 - £43,677 per annum
Reference: 6506
Location: QM London
Closing date: 9 July 2025
We are in search of exceptional, self-driven postdoctoral research associates (PDRAs) to join a dedicated team in developing and testing a groundbreaking minimally invasive device for deep access within the human body. The research remit will encompass: mechanical and electronic circuit design, prototyping, and pre-clinical evaluation of diagnostic and therapeutic devices to tackle clinical challenges within hospital settings. A deep understanding and hands-on experience in user-centred design, electronic circuitry, programming, and system controls within medical contexts are highly regarded. Dissemination of findings through publication is an essential aspect of these positions. The selected candidate will collaborate as part of a cohesive unit to:1) Design, develop, and experimentally validate mechanical and electronic systems for image-guided therapy2) Integrate pioneering and proven tools for the precise control and validation of interventional device placements3) Examine clinical workflows and validate the established systems in tandem with clinical partners.
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Teaching Associate
Salary: £39,463 - £45,974 per annum
Reference: 6527
Location: QM London
Closing date: 13 July 2025
The School of Engineering and Materials Science is offering appointments for graduates with a Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science or Robotics background to assist with undergraduate teaching activities. The Teaching Associate team supports the academic staff in the delivery of high-quality education, provides support in the classroom and the laboratory, and is involved in student tutoring, assessment of coursework, and facilitating key skills and problem-based learning activities. The post holders will also be involved in the School’s Outreach activities. This is a valuable opportunity to obtain a wide range of teaching experience
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