Research Technical Professional: Perception Engineering Laboratory

The University of Salford; Salford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Salford is seeking a Technical Lead to develop, deploy and run the new EPSRC MPLAcE Multimodal Perception Laboratory in the Acoustics Building. You will provide authoritative advice and support to internal and external researchers.

Based in The Acoustics Innovation Institute, you will lead infrastructure, software, and data acquisition, set milestones, and deliver turnkey test methodologies for efficient lab use.

Responsibilities

• Proactively support the EPSRC MPLAcE team to procure, install and commission the new Multimodal Perception Laboratory.
• Act as the technical lead for the laboratory, providing authoritative advice on experimental infrastructure, software, instrumentation and data acquisition systems
• Lead the development of the coding and data infrastructure, and turnkey solutions for standard test methodologies to allow efficient and effective use of the laboratory.
• Develop networks with internal users, external laboratories, industry and research stakeholders to maximise impact and utilisation of the facility.
• Set project milestones and deliverables, method testing, evidence and documentation to meet the KPIs of the MPLAcE laboratory.

Job description

Organization Faculty of Science, Engineering and Environment, University of Salford

Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to be technical lead to develop, deploy and run a new EPSRC Multimodal Perception Laboratory (MPLAcE). This will be housed in the University of Salford’s new £24M Acoustics Building. You will work with the EPSRC MPLAcE project team providing authoritative advice and support to internal and external researchers undertaking cutting edge research in the laboratory.

Salford, United Kingdom

• Job Identification 991
• Posting Date 08/18/2026, 10:50 AM
• Apply Before 08/24/2026, 10:59 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Contract Type Fixed Term
• Duration of FTC 24 Months
• Salary From £38,784
• Salary To £46,049
• DBS required No
• Driving Required No
• Organization Faculty of Science, Engineering and Environment, University of Salford

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively support the EPSRC MPLAcE team to procure, install and commission the new Multimodal Perception Laboratory.
• Act as the technical lead for the laboratory, providing authoritative advice on experimental infrastructure, software, instrumentation and data acquisition systems
• Lead the development of the coding and data infrastructure, and turnkey solutions for standard test methodologies to allow efficient and effective use of the laboratory.
• Develop networks with internal users, external laboratories, industry and research stakeholders to maximise impact and utilisation of the facility.
• Set project milestones and deliverables, method testing, evidence and documentation to meet the KPIs of the MPLAcE laboratory.

The Acoustics Innovation Institute

You will be based in The Acoustics Innovation Institute, School of Science, Engineering and Environment, University of Salford. The Institute is internationally renowned for its research in Acoustics, for example it hosts two doctoral centres funded by the Leverhulme Trust and EPSRC. The commercial Acoustics Laboratory generates 25% of the University’s income from working with industry. The Centre has a long track record of carrying out industry and grant funded research into: Healthy and Productive Acoustic Environments; Inclusive Personalised Sound and Perception-Driven Engineering. The MPLAcE laboratory will have a central role in growing this research.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme
• Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance
• Professional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential
• Our community - there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives
• Wellbeing support - all our people are important to us and we have services and facilities dedicated to your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities including discounted gym memberships.

About Us

Join us here in Salford and be part of one of the UK’s fastest growing universities. At Salford, you’ll find a career that works for you, with flexible working, great benefits, generous annual leave and continuous professional development.

All our people are important to us, and we have services dedicated to your mental and physical wellbeing from an Employee Assistance Programme to discounted gym membership. All of this on either our Peel Park campus or our MediaCity campus, at the heart of a world-renowned digital and media hub.

We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives. We have a commitment to be Net Zero by 2038 and embed sustainability in all aspects of university life.

And, most importantly, we offer you a rewarding career. A career where everything you do will make a difference – to the students, our local community and the world around you.

At the University of Salford you’ll join a place to be inspired, connect and thrive.

Find out more about a career that works for you at www.salford.ac.uk/jobs.