Vacancy: Research Bioengineer, JRI Orthopaedics Ltd, UK

August 27, 2014

Our industrial partner, JRI Orthopaedics Ltd, is seeking a Research Bioengineer to support all activities relating to the European-funded RESTORATION project on which JRI collaborates. The project is coordinated by Professor Kenny Dalgarno (Newcastle University) and has 12 partners across Europe.
The Research Bioengineer will be responsible for maintaining the project plan including all project deliverables to time and budget.  The post-holder will also work directly with the Innovation Manager supporting any other externally funded projects as agreed.
The position is based on a 12 month, fixed-term contract and are ideally suited to candidates looking for a transitional role between academia and industry, and/or have at least 18 months experience preferably working with industry.
Anyone interested in applying will be required to submit an application form together with a copy of their CV to both the Innovation Manager, Dr Edward Draper (Edward.draper@jri-ltd.co.uk) and Dr Sarrawat Rehman (sarrawat.rehman@jri-ltd.co.uk).
The deadline for application is Friday 5th September 2014.
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JRI Orthopaedics Ltd is a British manufacturer of orthopaedic implants and surgical instrumentation. Company administration and finance are based in London. Manufacturing is based in the modern Sheffield facility, alongside Research, Product Development, Customer Service, Marketing, Warehousing and Distribution.
JRI was formed by Mr Ronald Furlong FRCS in 1970 and is renowned for the innovation of the Furlong® Hydroxyapatite Ceramic (H-A.C) Coated Total Hip Replacement (THR), which was the first H-A.C Coated THR in the world. Today, the Furlong® H-A.C Coated THR has achieved clinical success globally.
http://www.jri-ltd.co.uk/