Research Fellow: Engineered Silk & Optical Fibre Innovation

University of Bath; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Bath in Bath, United Kingdom invites applications for a Research Associate/Fellow in Engineered Silk Manufacturing and Optical Fibre Technologies. You will contribute to the HOLLOW SILK project, a ARIA funded initiative developing silk-based manufacturing for microstructured optical fibres.

We seek candidates with a PhD in Materials Science, Biomaterials, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Physics and a track record in materials characterisation, data analysis, and

Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science, Biomaterials, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Physics or closely related discipline.
• Strong background in materials characterisation, data analysis and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Experience with silk-based materials or optical fibre technologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop novel silk‑based materials and fabrication processes for advanced fibre technologies.
• Plan and deliver experimental research, including materials characterisation and data analysis.
• Contribute to the optimisation of material performance and manufacturing approaches.
• Publish high‑quality research and present findings at conferences and project meetings.
• Work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team spanning the UK and USA.

Skills

Experiment planning

Materials characterisation

Data analysis

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in Materials Science / Biomaterials / Chemical Engineering / Chemistry / Physics

Tools

Characterisation instruments

Job description

University of Bath in Bath, United Kingdom invites applications for a Research Associate/Fellow in Engineered Silk Manufacturing and Optical Fibre Technologies. You will contribute to the HOLLOW SILK project, a ARIA funded initiative developing silk-based manufacturing for microstructured optical fibres.

We seek candidates with a PhD in Materials Science, Biomaterials, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Physics and a track record in materials characterisation, data analysis, and