Research Assistant Professor / Postdoctoral fellow in Mechanical Engineering

PageUp People Limited; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Medical benefits

On-campus gym access

Job summary

PageUp People Limited seeks a Research Assistant Professor / Postdoctoral fellow in Mechanical Engineering to lead research on fluid dynamics and interfacial phenomena, with potential biomedical applications. The role involves data analysis, proposal drafting, and liaising with collaborators to push research toward commercial impact.

The appointment is fixed-term with possible renewal, offering a competitive salary and benefits including annual leave and medical coverage.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Chemistry.
• Hands-on experience in microfluidics and diagnostic tool design is highly preferred.
• Fresh graduates with outstanding academic achievement and strong passion in applied research will also be considered.
• Fluent English in writing and verbal communication; clear and concise writing skills.
• Good time management with responsibility and research ethics.
• Self-motivated team player who can be assertive to achieve results and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Carry out research under supervision for projects ranging from fluid dynamics to biomedical applications.
• Drive research activities towards defined goals within timelines.
• Translate research to users through commercialization activities.
• Process data analysis and management.
• Draft proposals, reports and presentations relevant to the projects.
• Liaise with project collaborators and partners.
• Perform laboratory administrative duties.
• Handle other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering / Biomedical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Chemistry

Tools

Microfluidics

Diagnostic tool design

Job description

• Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow 1

Faculty

• Faculty of Engineering 1

Research Assistant Professor / Postdoctoral fellow in Mechanical Engineering

Apply now Ref.: 537462
Work type: Full-time
Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering (14500)
Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow, Professional & Management

Research Assistant Professor / Postdoctoral fellow in Mechanical Engineering (Ref:537462 )

We now invite applications for the captioned post.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Carrying out research works under supervision for projects ranging from fundamental fluid dynamics and interfacial phenomena to biomedical and other applications
• Driving research activities towards defined goals in specified timeline
• Translating research to users through commercialization activities
• Processing in data analysis and management
• Drafting proposals, reports and presentations relevant to the projects
• Liaising with project collaborators and partners
• Performing various laboratory administrative duties
• Handling other relevant tasks as assigned by the supervisor(s)

Requirements

• A PhD degree in Chemical Engineering / Biomedical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Chemistry or related engineering fields
• Relevant hands-on experience in microfluidics and diagnostic tool design is highly preferred
• Fresh graduates with outstanding academic achievement and strong passion in applied research of biomedical instrumentation will also be considered as Research Assistant
• Fluent in English in both writing and verbal communications; clear and concise writing skills
• Good time management with a strong sense of responsibility and research ethics
• Self-motivated team player who can be assertive to achieve results, and able to work under pressure

What We Offer

The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries.

Advertised: Oct 2, 2026 (HK Time)
Applications close: Dec 31, 2026 (HK Time)