Role Overview
Applications are invited for the Researcher to work under the supervision of Professor Mizi Fan on a research project funded by the European Commission, Horizon Europe CELLMEMBRANE (Development of delignified nanocellulose based gas transfer scaffold membrane for artificial lung applications). CELLMEMBRANE aims to develop the world’s first bio-based nanomaterial ‘nanocellulose’ to manufacture an artificial lung device. The consortium will develop an initial proof of concept nanocellulose device to demonstrate gas transfer and initial hemocompatibility in blood. This project in a consortium-based approach combines the technologies and expertise of Smart Reactors (Ireland), NUIG (Ireland), University of Tubingen (Germany), Cellink (Sweden) and Brunel, University of London (UK) to address the need of a long-term lung support to be used outside of the intensive clinical setting.
Qualifications
* Degree in materials, chemistry, physics, civil engineering or a related subject area.
* Expertise in developing, formulating and functionalizing materials.
* Knowledge of wood and other natural fibres, and nanocellulose production would be an advantage.
Responsibilities
* Sub‑project management and coordination of multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines.
* Testing hypotheses, analysing scientific data from a variety of sources, reviewing and refining work programme as appropriate.
* Collaborating in the preparation of scientific reports and journal articles, and frequently presenting papers and posters.
Additional Information
The post will be based in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Uxbridge, West London. The post is immediately available and available for 12 months. Interviews will take place on the following week after 14 November 2025 on MS Teams.
For further details about the post including the Job Description and Person Specification and to apply please visit https://careers.brunel.ac.uk
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