Water-Sensing Research Associate (KTP Associate)

City, University of London; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking a Water-Sensing Research Associate to develop multi-parameter water quality monitoring sensors. The role requires strong expertise in polymer chemistry and sensor technologies, as well as experience in software development. The position is hybrid, requiring attendance at various locations. Ideal candidates should hold a BSc and MSc in Chemistry.

Qualifications

• BSc and MSc in Chemistry with focus on synthetic polymer chemistry and/or photochemistry.
• Essential knowledge of sensor technologies and optics.
• Prior experience in software and chemical sensor development for industry.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test fibre-optic based chemical sensors.
• Optimize sensor materials for anti-fouling capabilities.
• Incorporate feedback for prototype/product development.

Skills

Familiarity with polymer chemistry

Knowledge of sensor technologies

Experience in software development

Optical/chemical engineering knowledge

Interdisciplinary research experience

Education

BSc in Chemistry

MSc in Chemistry

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Water-Sensing Research Associate (KTP Associate), London

Client: City, University of London

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

Background

CSGUoL and Detectronic are recruiting for a candidate to design, develop, and test a new set of fibre-optic based chemical sensors for simultaneous multi-parameter and multi-location water quality monitoring to assess ecological harm in river systems.

The role is hybrid, with attendance at Detectronic’s premises in Lancashire, and CSGUoL’s labs in London.

Responsibilities

The project requires familiarity with polymer chemistry for the development of chemical sensors and optimizing sensor materials to address anti-fouling capabilities. The candidate will ensure sensor coating materials respond directly to the key measurement parameters and optimize sensor materials to maximize anti-fouling capability. Balancing cost and performance of sensors and incorporating feedback from UoS and Detectronic to improve prototype/product development will be key activities.

Person Specification

We are looking for a candidate with a BSc and MSc in Chemistry, with focus on synthetic polymer chemistry and/or photochemistry. Knowledge of sensor technologies and optics is essential.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of optical/chemical engineering and prior experience in software development as well as chemical sensor development for industry and interdisciplinary research experience.