Research Assistant/Associate in Vascular Modelling and Biomimetic Testbed Engineering

Overview

Imperial College London is offering a permanent, full-time position for a Research Assistant or Research Associate within the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Based at the South Kensington Campus with hybrid work arrangements available, the role is funded by the UK Advanced Research + Invention Agency through its Massively Scalable Neurotechnology Programme. The position focuses on an interdisciplinary project to develop electronics-free acoustic neural interfaces for minimally invasive, transcranial neural monitoring through vascular modelling, microfabrication, and biomimetic testbed engineering.

What you get

The position offers a sector-leading salary and remuneration package ranging from £45,399 to £59,484 per annum, along with 43 days off a year. Successful candidates join a world-leading institution and have the opportunity to work on a pioneering, multidisciplinary programme at the interface of bioelectronics, vascular biomechanics, medical robotics, and neuroscience alongside leading research groups.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a PhD, or be close to completion, in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, or a closely related discipline. Candidates need experience working in a research environment with a strong publication record or contributions to high-quality research projects, as well as experience collaborating within multidisciplinary teams and with academic, clinical, or industrial partners. Essential qualifications include hands-on experience in the design, fabrication, and experimental integration of microfluidic devices or tissue-mimetic vascular phantoms, along with experience in additive manufacturing techniques such as SLA or DLP 3D printing. Furthermore, applicants must possess knowledge of vascular biomechanics, haemodynamics, fluid-structure interaction principles, research methods, and quantitative experimental techniques including data analysis, validation, and statistical approaches.

How to apply

Candidates should review the job description and person specification for the full list of essential and desirable criteria before submitting their application.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 2026-11-22.