Research Assistant - Medical Nanotechnology

Applications are invited for a Research Assistant in Medical Nanotechnology to work within the Institute of Health Research and Innovation at the Faculty of Science, Health and the Environment. The role aims to support the Professor of Medical Nanotechnology in developing a new research specialty at the University of the Highlands and Islands. The successful applicant will have a background in biomedical engineering, medical physics or other related scientific discipline, and will have an interest in working in the field of nanomaterials, nano-coatings and photonics in collaboration with academia, industry and medical sectors. Inverness and Highland City-Region Deal – investment programme in the School of Health, Social Care and Life Sciences As part of the Inverness and Highland City-Region Deal managed by the Highland Council, the university was awarded £9m from the UK Government to establish key infrastructure and innovation capacity. The Life Sciences Innovation Centre on Inverness Campus, which opened in March 2023, operates as a flexible open-access commercialisation facility, with a strong theme of collaboration with Highlands and Islands Enterprise, NHS Highland, the academic sector and commercial partners. This activity generates new products and services, business start-ups and licensing deals, as well as healthcare service improvements and new models for clinical delivery for the NHS. The Life Sciences Innovation Centre also hosts the innovation hub operated by Highlands and Islands Enterprise. It supports developments around the Highlands and Islands. The National Treatment Centre - Highland is also located on Inverness Campus, which fosters tripartite collaboration with NHS Highland.