Research Associate in Electrical / Electronic Engineering

Ulster University; Belfast; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Belfast seeks a Research Associate in Electrical/Electronic Engineering for a full-time, 12-month contract. The role involves developing a smart wearable device for patient trials, requiring skills in circuit design and experience with microcontrollers. The ideal candidate will also interact with clinical partners throughout the project. Competitive salary and commitment to equal opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in circuit design and microcontrollers.
• Familiarity with wireless communication device development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test prototypes for a smart wearable device.
• Collaborate with clinical and commercial partners.
• Conduct public-patient interactions during design process.

Skills

Circuit design

Microcontroller usage

Wireless communication design

Research output presentation

Education

BEng / MEng in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Mechatronic Engineering

Job description

Role: Research Associate in Electrical / Electronic Engineering

Department: School of Engineering

Grade: 6 (£33,020 - £36,654)

Responsible to: Principal Investigator

Campus: Belfast

Reference: 037487

(Fixed term for 12 months / Full-Time)

About the Role

The research team have secured funding from Invest Northern Ireland (INI) for the commercial development of a smart wearable device that can monitor the condition of ostomy pouch systems. A 12-month, full-time position for a researcher with skills in electronic/electrical engineering is available to help pursue the design, development and testing of prototype devices in preparation for its evaluation in patient trials. This is a cross-disciplinary project involving collaboration with both clinical and commercial partners and will involve public-patient interactions throughout the design process. While largely based in Belfast, the post may require travel between the Belfast, Coleraine and Derry~Londonderry campuses, as well as site visits to the collaborating partners.

About You

• BEng / MEng (or equivalent Level 6 qualification) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Mechatronic Engineering.
• Experience of circuit design, testing, and the use of microcontrollers.
• Experience in the design and development of devices with wireless communication capability.
• Evidence of research outputs commensurate with stage of career in medical/materials/engineering conferences or journals.
• The willingness to travel to meet the needs of the role and work outside normal office hours, on occasion to meet the needs of the role.

Benefits and Equality

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Ulster University holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality in higher education. You can read more about what this means on our University website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family-friendly working environment, including flexible working.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.