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Job Description and Person Specification (HR5)

Job Description FEE (CED) School/Department:

Biomedical Imaging and Device Design Software Developer Post Title:

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Posts Responsible to (and Level): Dr Neil Bressloff

Posts Responsible for (and Level): None

Job Purpose: To write a software tool to link biomedical images to (coronary stent) device design.

Key Accountabilities/Primary Responsibilities: % Time

 To write and develop a software tool that will interpret scanned patient images of 80 diseased coronary arteries in a novel way such that (i) interventional cardiologists could be further supported in their decision making and planning of stenting procedures and (ii) biomedical device companies could design patient specific coronary stents. To develop a software tool to include a range of geometry manipulation and image registration techniques all packaged within a user- friendly front end graphical user interface (GUI). To use the Python scripting language to code-up and link various elements of imaging and design methods and to setup and develop a GUI.  To author a report that explains the operation of the software tool 5  Demonstration of the capabilities of the software tool to third parties 5  Engage with the UK research community in order to identify areas for 5 collaboration or consultancy opportunities. 5  Any other duties that fall within the scope of the post as allocated by the line manager following consultation with the post-holder.

Internal & External Relationships: (nature & purpose of relationships)

 Interaction with other members of the CED research group  Demonstration of software to external companies

1 Special Requirements: International travel to companies/conferences to demonstrate software

Person Specification

How to be Criteria Essential Desirable assessed Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:

PhD or equivalent professional qualifications and Yes CV, Reference experience in a relevant area

Postgraduate degree/professional qualification/experience or equivalent in software Yes CV, Interview development and scientific research

Demonstrable expertise in computationally intensive CV, Interview or data intensive applications (e.g. image registration, Yes data manipulation)

Significant software development experience with a CV, Interview mainstream programming language Yes

Demonstrable history of contributions to multi-site interdisciplinary research projects or the delivery of Yes CV, Interview consulting services

Proficiency with the Python scripting language including the ability to code-up a range of algorithms and the tools needed for a user-friendly graphical user Yes CV, Interview interface.

Proficiency with other mainstream scripting languages CV, Interview (e.g. Bash, Perl, Ruby) Yes

Practical experience of version control systems CV, Interview Yes Ability to install and configure common software CV, Interview packages such as CAD software Yes Experience in biomedical engineering (particularly related to device design), engineering analysis and/or Yes (at least numerical optimisation one)

Planning and Organising:

Ability to plan a travel schedule and to arrange other Yes CV, Interview work around it

Ability to progress collaborative activities or consulting Yes CV, Interview activities to deadline and quality standards

Proven organisational and time management skills Yes CV, Interview

2 Problem Solving and Initiative:

Ability to efficiently manipulate and synchronise a Yes CV, Interview range of software tools

Demonstrable ability to manipulate physical models Yes CV, Interview through computer code

Management and Teamwork:

Ability to work effectively either independently or as Yes CV, Interview part of a team

Communicating and Influencing:

Ability to author written technical material clearly and Yes CV, Interview concisely to a range of audiences including industrial collaborators

Ability to prepare and deliver presentations to small Yes CV, Interview groups at a variety of technical levels

Ability to identify and articulate requirements, issues Yes CV, Interview and opportunities arising from face-to-face meetings or phone/video conferences.

Ability to train others and conduct tutorial-style Yes CV, Interview activities

Other Skills and Behaviours:

A desire to exploit new ideas and methods applied to Yes CV, Interview biomedical device design

Special Requirements:

Willingness to sign a non-disclosure agreement with Yes Interview respect to methods that are to be disclosed within the project.

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This post is an office-based job with routine office hazards e.g. use of VDU (if ticked, no further X information needs to be supplied) This post has some hazards other than routine office e.g. more than use of VDU

Please tick all those that apply, and put N/A if not applicable

Environmental Exposures O* F C Outside work Extremes of temperature (eg fridge/ furnace) Potential for exposure to body fluids ## Noise (greater than 80 dba - 8 hrs twa) ## Exposure to hazardous substances (eg solvents, liquids, dust, fumes, biohazards). Specify …………………………………………………………. ## Frequent hand washing Ionising radiation. Equipment/Tools/Machines used Food Handling ## Driving university vehicles(e.g. car/van/LGV/PCV) ## Use of latex gloves (note: prohibited unless specific clinical necessity) ## Vibrating tools ( e.g. strimmers, hammer drill, lawnmowers) ##

Physical Abilities

Load manual handling. Repetitive Crouching/Kneeling/Stooping Repetitive Pulling/Pushing Repetitive Lifting Standing for prolonged periods Repetitive Climbing i.e. steps, stools, ladders Fine motor grips (e.g. pipetting) Gross motor grips

Repetitive reaching below shoulder height

Repetitive reaching at shoulder height Repetitive reaching above shoulder height Psychosocial Issues Face to face contact with public Lone working Shift work/night work/on call duties ##

O – Occasionally (up to 1/3 of time); F – Frequently (up to 2/3 of time); C – Constantly (more than 2/3 of time) ## denotes to HR the need for a full PEHQ to be sent to all applicants for this position. FOR SCHOOL/SERVICE USE ONLY ResourceLink Post Number

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