Research Associate in Flow-based Ultrasonic Processing

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

The University are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Research Associate who will make a leading contribution to the SoundCHEM project; Scalable Sound Solutions to Sustainable Chemical Processes, working with Dr Paul Prentice and colleagues. In this role, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the formulation and submission of research publications and research proposals, as well as help manage and direct this complex and challenging project.

You will develop flow-based ultrasonic systems for applications selected by impact, in terms of sustainability. Substantial optimisation of systemic and ultrasonic parameters will be necessary. You will interact with a significant network of existing industrial partners, as well as fostering new collaborations.

In addition, the postholder will be expected to develop their own career through supervision of PhD, MSc and final year project students, present at and help organise conferences, seminars and workshops in relevant areas, as opportunities allow.

What we offer:

• A world-class ultrasonics research laboratory infrastructure.
• State-of-the-art experimental capabilities including transducer development and fabrication facilities, ultra-high-speed imaging and acoustic detection for cavitation characterisation.
• A vibrant team of world-leading researchers, working across the full spectrum of ultrasound applications, with a substantial network of academic and industrial key collaborators throughout the UK and beyond.
• An abundance of career development opportunities.

What we are after:

• A PhD in a relevant engineering or physics-based topic.
• Experimental experience with ultrasonics, transducer fabrication and acoustic cavitation.
• We particularly welcome applications from candidates from groups historically under-represented in STEM, and are committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and flexible working environment.

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and has funding available until 30th September 2029 in the first instance.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Paul Prentice ([e-mail]).

Closing date: 21st October 2026 at 23:45pm

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswanand hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too.

£41,064 to £46,049 per annum (Grade 7)