Hybrid Research Assistant: Novel Materials for Sensing

1000scholars; Loughborough; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Generous holidays

On-site facilities

Job summary

Loughborough University invites applications for a full-time, fixed-term research role investigating low-dimensional materials for new sensing devices. The project runs hybrid: 3 days in office, 2 days remote, with funding until 28 February 2028.

The role involves developing a proof-of-concept device, selecting material structures, and optimizing formulations and fabrication for device integration on electronic substrates.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders.
• Analytical skills for data interpretation and modelling.

Responsibilities

• Assist development of a proof-of-concept device prototype.
• Select and optimise material structures for sensors.
• Optimise ink formulations and fabrication for device integration on substrates.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Risk assessment

Education

Master's degree in related field

Tools

MATLAB

COMSOL

Abaqus

Geant4

Job description

Loughborough University invites applications for a full-time, fixed-term research role investigating low-dimensional materials for new sensing devices. The project runs hybrid: 3 days in office, 2 days remote, with funding until 28 February 2028.

The role involves developing a proof-of-concept device, selecting material structures, and optimizing formulations and fabrication for device integration on electronic substrates.