Research Fellow in Thrombosis Prediction – Engineering

Organisation/Company UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON Research Field Medical sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Final date to receive applications 3 Sep 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country United Kingdom Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

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Dr Jonathan West is an Associate Professor in Biomedical Microfluidics whose research is focused on clinical translation and technology commercialisation to benefit patient care. Jonathan has patented a microfluidic method for understanding platelet activity with potential to predict thrombosis risk and associated heart attack and stroke risk. These are poised for commercialisation in readiness for clinical impact. Please contact Dr West( ) if you have any queries regarding the role or would like further information.

The Role

The research involves the development of a sample to result prototype for analysing platelet activity for the diagnosis of patients at risk of thrombosis leading to heart attacks and strokes. Microfluidic and system engineering methods will be used. This activity will run in parallel with commercialisation activities by discussion with stakeholders for problem validation and obtaining performance requirement definitions.

What We Can Offer You

Committed to supporting our teaching and research community we are open to flexible working. With an understanding that there is a need to be on campus for teaching duties we are open to a hybrid approach. We give full consideration to applicants that wish to work flexibly including part-time and those who have taken a career break. Proud to be a founding signatory of the Athena Swan gender equality charter, we hold an institutional Silver award.

As a university we aim to create an inclusive environment that attracts, supports and retains the best students and staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences from across the world. We are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work.

As well as additional benefits that will make your life easier, such as a generous holiday allowance and additional university closure days, we will support your long-term future too, with access to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), subsidized health and fitness facilities and a range of discounts.