Flow-Based Ultrasonics Research Associate

Economics Network; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World-class ultrasonics lab

Transducer development facilities

Vibrant world-leading team

Career development opportunities

Job summary

University of Glasgow invites applications for a Research Associate on the SoundCHEM project: Scalable Sound Solutions to Sustainable Chemical Processes. You will lead the development of flow-based ultrasonic systems and contribute to publications and proposals.

The role involves collaboration with industrial partners, supervision of postgraduate students, and career development opportunities. Funding until 30 September 2029, closing date 21 October 2026.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant engineering or physics-based topic.
• Experimental experience with ultrasonics, transducer fabrication and acoustic cavitation.
• We welcome applications from underrepresented groups and are committed to an inclusive working environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop flow-based ultrasonic systems for applications selected by impact on sustainability.
• Optimise systemic and ultrasonic parameters and collaborate with industrial partners.
• Supervise PhD/MSc/final year projects; contribute to conferences, seminars and workshops; assist in publications and proposals.

Skills

PhD in engineering or physics

Ultrasonic experimentation

Transducer fabrication

Acoustic cavitation

Education

PhD in engineering or physics

Tools

Transducer fabrication

Cavitation measurement

Job description

University of Glasgow invites applications for a Research Associate on the SoundCHEM project: Scalable Sound Solutions to Sustainable Chemical Processes. You will lead the development of flow-based ultrasonic systems and contribute to publications and proposals.

The role involves collaboration with industrial partners, supervision of postgraduate students, and career development opportunities. Funding until 30 September 2029, closing date 21 October 2026.