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 Research Assistant – INTERNAL ONLY – Strand, London, WC2R 2LS 

THIS VACANCY IS OPEN TO INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY 

About Us

We are seeking a collaborative and proactive Research Assistant to join Prof Christos Bergeles’ Group in the School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences, King’s College London. You will join a dynamic and successful surgical robotics Team with access to both cutting-edge instrumentation for robot development and world-renowned expertise. Together, we are developing next-generation continuum robots for cancer diagnosis, regenerative therapy delivery, and surgical assistance.

 About The Role

Research in the Department of Surgical and Interventional Engineering within the School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences focuses on developing robotic systems for minimally invasive surgeries. The primary activity relating to this post is vitreoretinal surgical robotics. The project aims to create micro-precise systems that stably and precisely deliver therapies to the retinal layers over prolonged periods of time.
It is expected that the successful candidates will be enrolled in or hold a degree in engineering, physics, or relevant discipline. Experience in robot materials, design, modelling and prototyping is preferred.
The post holder will be employed within the School Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences in the Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine at King’s College London. The successful applicant will be mostly based on the St. Thomas’ Hospital campus.
King’s College London recognises that equality of opportunity and the recognition and promotion of diversity are integral to its academic and economic strengths.
 
This is a part time post (40% full time equivalent/14 hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract until 30 April 2026.

 

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