# Research Fellow in Orthopaedic EngineeringUniversity College London · University London, United KingdomPosted 13 Nov 2026Apply on official website Opens ucl.ac.uk## At a glanceGenerated summaryUniversity College London seeks a Research Fellow in Orthopaedic Engineering within the Mechanical Engineering department. This five-year Grade 7 position focuses on statistical shape modelling and CT-based three-dimensional analysis for complex hip reconstruction. The role involves extending methods to validated implant-design assessments, developing finite element analysis expertise, and mentoring PhD students. Candidates must hold a PhD in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering with experience in computational orthopaedics and medical imaging. Responsibilities include contributing to publications and ensuring research integrity. UCL offers comprehensive benefits including 41 days of holiday, a defined benefit pension scheme, relocation support, and on-site facilities such as a nursery and gym. The post is based at Bloomsbury campus and the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital at Stanmore.Generated from stored offer content. Always confirm details in the official posting.## DetailsApplication deadline: November 29, 2026 · In 16 daysPosition type: OtherDepartment: UCL BEAMS (B04)Date posted: November 13, 2026Source details may be limited. Not stated by the source: salary or funding, contact email and contract duration.## About this positionOfficial opportunity text, in English · about 7 min read### About usUCL’s Faculty of Engineering Sciences comprises ten academic departments that undertake research and teaching across a wide range of disciplines. Our scientists and engineers take discoveries from fundamentals to practice, producing innovative technological solutions to challenging problems. It is a dynamic and growing faculty, with a strong vision and desire to use our talents to ‘Change the world.UCL Mechanical Engineering has been pioneering the development of engineering education, having taught the core discipline for over 165 years. UCL was home to the UK’s first ever Professor of the Mechanical Principles of Engineering, Eaton Hodgkinson, in 1847. It was also where Sir Alexander Blackie William Kennedy introduced organized laboratory practicals in university education training; a world-leading educational innovation at the time.UCL Mechanical Engineering, we develop and apply core competencies to produce world-class research into a wider range of engineering challenges than most would imagine. Amongst many other avenues we are: • Leading research into low carbon shipping • Designing the greenest engines and novel sustainable fuels • Studying the flow of red blood cells in channels thinner than a human hair • Using ‘lighter than air’ building materials to develop the solar power stations of the future. • Developing the most advanced brain models for dementia • Designing propulsion systems for advanced multihull ships. The Department of Mechanical Engineering at UCL undertakes multidisciplinary research at the interface of engineering, imaging and orthopaedic surgery. The Orthopaedic Engineering group develops quantitative methods for understanding anatomical variation, improving three-dimensional surgical planning and evaluating implant design and performance.The group works with surgeons, researchers and industrial collaborators on complex joint reconstruction. The principal focus of this post is hip surgery, spanning primary OA, acetabular bone defects, reconstruction of missing pelvic anatomy, proximal femoral morphology and femoral stem positioning. Related applications include shoulder and knee arthroplasty, and the assessment of off-the-shelf and custom additively manufactured implants.### About the roleWe are looking to recruit a Research Fellow to undertake high-quality research in statistical shape modelling (SSM), CT-based three-dimensional analysis and patient-specific surgical planning for complex hip reconstruction, bringing together acetabular and femoral approaches.The postholder will extend these established methods into validated implant-design and fixation assessments and develop expertise in finite element analysis (FEA) through supported training and collaborative projects.The postholder will contribute a defined programme of implant metrology, particularly for off-the-shelf and custom additively manufactured reconstruction devices; provide technical mentoring to a PhD student working on acetabular defect classification and reconstruction planning; and participate in publications, conferences and research career development.### About youThe successful candidate will hold a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Physics, or a closely related discipline, with research experience in statistical shape modelling, three-dimensional anatomical analysis, computational orthopaedic engineering, or related fields. You will have experience working with CT-based imaging data, including anatomical segmentation, registration, or surgical planning workflows, and possess knowledge of hip anatomy, joint reconstruction, and orthopaedic implant positioning, including acetabular and femoral applications.You will have demonstrated scientific writing skills through your doctoral research and contributions to publications or conference submissions. You will be capable of independently developing, validating, and documenting reproducible computational or medical-image analysis workflows, with a strong commitment to research integrity and responsible data management.You will be proficient in medical-image processing, three-dimensional CAD, or related analytical software, and able to organise research activities effectively to deliver high-quality outputs to agreed milestones. Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with engineering, research, and clinical colleagues are essential.We particularly welcome applicants who are committed to advancing equality, diversity, and inclusion. Experience in finite element analysis, additive-manufacturing metrology, or custom orthopaedic implant assessment would be advantageous.### What we offerAs well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below: • 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) • Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme • Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) • Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan • Immigration loan • Relocation scheme for certain posts • On-Site nursery • On-site gym • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay • Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service • medical insurance Visit Rewards and benefits to find out more. FURTHER APPLICATION GUIDANCE Please note that this is an onsite post split between UCL's Bloomsbury campus and the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital at Stanmore This post is a five year appointment . Please include a Supporting Statement with your CV, describing how you meet each criterion in the attached Job Description & Person Specification, giving examples. Your application will be scored against each criterion.
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