Two-year post-doc in Model-Based Medical Device Engineering

Through this KTP, you will lead the transition of S&N processes into a
new design and development methodology for medical devices where
requirements, risks, and safety cases are captured using structured
models (e.g. SysML for requirements, GSN/SACM for safety cases) as
opposed to Office documents, and are shared with stakeholders using a
centralised version control repository. This will allow S&N to
streamline activities such as change tracking, to conduct automated
model analysis, and to automate manual processes. Throughout the
project, you will have opportunity to make a real difference and work
with experts from various multidisciplinary departments like clinical,
regulatory, quality assurance etc.
Your responsibilities will include selecting, extending or developing
appropriate modelling languages and standards for the different
activities (requirements management, risk and safety case analysis)
involved the development lifecycle of NPWT devices. Following this
activity, you are expected to design and deploy an optimal development
lifecycle model for efficient collaborative modelling between S&N and
their development partners.
You will preferably have a PhD in a technological / engineering area
relevant to model-based software or systems engineering. Significant
experience in these areas may be considered in lieu of a PhD.
You will have experience of, and active interests in software and
systems engineering with a focus on model-based methodologies and
technologies. You will also have strong presentation, writing, and
object-oriented design and development skills, and a solid
understanding of version control systems. Appreciation of principles
of safety-critical systems would be beneficial. Essential personal
attributes for this role include attention to detail and commitment to
high quality, a collaborative ethos, positive attitude to colleagues,
commitment to personal development, and ability to plan and prioritise
own work to meet deadlines.
Informal enquiries regarding this position may be made to: Dr Dimitris
Kolovos (dimitris.kolovos-AT-york.ac.uk); Mr Yeswanth Gadde
(Yeswanth.Gadde-AT-smith-nephew.com).
Smith & Nephew (S&N) is a diversified advanced medical technology
company that supports healthcare professionals in more than 100
countries worldwide, employing 15,000 people. The Department of
Computer Science of The University of York, is a global leader in
research and knowledge transfer in the field of model-based software
and systems engineering, and ranked joint 7th (with Oxford) in the UK
in the last national research assessment exercise (REF 2014).
You will be employed by The University of York, but you will be based
primarily at Smith & Nephew in Hull, with visits to the company’s
others sites as required.
The post is full-time (37 hours per week) and is available for a
period of 24 months.
The salary will be fixed at £30,688 per annum. There is also an
additional £2,000k per annum for training and development budget as
well as opportunity for performance related increments.
Closing date: 16 November 2017