Sustainable Electronics R&D Associate (LCA)

University of Glasgow

Glasgow

Hybrid

GBP 41,000 - 58,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

41 days annual leave
Pension scheme
Flexible working
Health & wellbeing support

Job summary

University of Glasgow seeks a proactive researcher to advance sustainable electronics within the REACT Centre, partnering with industry and academia. The role focuses on translating needs into funded projects and demonstrators, with opportunities for IP generation and publications.

The candidate should have PhD/postdoc or equivalent, strong hands-on experience in sustainable design, and be prepared to lead demonstrations involving modular electronics and environmental sensing.

Qualifications

  • PhD or equivalent experience in engineering/electronics with focus on sustainable design.
  • Strong track record of research outputs and independent funding activity.
  • Experience bridging industry and academia in REACT-type projects.

Responsibilities

  • Lead planning and execution of research activities aligning with project goals.
  • Characterise devices, manage data, and prepare technical reports.
  • Develop and publish findings in high-profile journals and conferences.
  • Identify funding opportunities and assist proposal development.
  • Mentor students and coordinate across teams.

Skills

Life Cycle Assessment
Design for Sustainability
Modular Design
Component reuse and remanufacture
Electronics reliability
PCB layouts

Education

PhD in related field
Independent research track record

Tools

Python
C/C++
MATLAB

Job description

University of Glasgow seeks a proactive researcher to advance sustainable electronics within the REACT Centre, partnering with industry and academia. The role focuses on translating needs into funded projects and demonstrators, with opportunities for IP generation and publications.

The candidate should have PhD/postdoc or equivalent, strong hands-on experience in sustainable design, and be prepared to lead demonstrations involving modular electronics and environmental sensing.

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