The Early Stage Researcher position is part of ApPEARS (Appearance Printing European Advance Research School), a new Marie Skodowska-Curie Actions Innovative Training Network(MSCA-ITN). The network comprises of 7 universities/research institutes:Norwegian University of Science and Technology (Norway), University of the Westof England, Bristol (UK), Linköpings Universitet, Campus Norrköping (Sweden),Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e. V (Germany),Conservatoire National des Arts et Metiers (France), Technical University of Denmark and University of Leeds (UK) Additional non-academic partners include:Océ Print Logic Technologies SA, 3D Life Print, Merck KGaA, Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt, Stratasys and Barbieri Electronic OHG.
This is a full-time, fixed-term role at 36 months.
About you
Your portfolio of technical knowledge will include physics and material/opticalsciences, computer graphics, theoretical modelling and performing experiments;it will also include skills in presenting ideas, research methods, projectmanagement, industrial development, product innovation and marketing.
You will apply appropriate qualitative and quantitative methods to evaluate the appearance and use of the physical simulator within surgical training scenarios, working in close collaboration with medical training specialists.The project will involve a unique creative combination of engineering and artistic(aesthetic) approaches facilitated through the involvement of experienced interdisciplinary research specialists in the project team. The expected outcome of the research is a demonstration of a working methodology for the creation of realistic abdominal anatomy using 3D scanning, digital modelling and fabrication techniques. A range of prototype designs and physical models,which can be tested in use within the medical simulation centre. Results of qualitative and quantitative evaluation of a high-fidelity prototype demonstrator, including feedback from medical training specialists, experiencedsurgeons and trainees, to be disseminated via peer-review publications, and afilm showcasing the results.
The successful candidate will be based in the Centre for Fine Print Research, UWE Bristol and will work with the Bristol Medical Simulation Centre (BMSC), Stratasys and 3DLP to design, prototype and test a high-fidelity physicalpatient simulator for abdominal surgery. Develop methods to create realistic 3D printed models that simulate the look and feel of human abdominal anatomy foruse in simulated surgical training.
Further information
The baseline salary will be €3,270 per research month plus mobility allowance €600/per research month. The salary is based on the standard Marie Skodowska-Curie Early-Stage Researcher living and mobility allowances.
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