Research Associate in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Role: Research Associate in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Department: School of Engineering
Grade: 6 (£33,020 - £36,654)
Responsible to: Principal Investigator
Campus: Belfast
(Fixed term for 12 months / Full Time)
Job Purpose:
The research team have secured funding from Invest Northern Ireland (INI) for the commercial development of a smart wearable device that can monitor the condition of ostomy pouch systems. A 12 month full time position for a researcher with skills in electronic/electrical engineering is available to help pursue the design, development and testing of prototype devices in preparation for its evaluation in patient trials. This is a cross disciplinary project involving collaboration with both clinical and commercial partners and will involve public-patient interactions throughout the design process. While largely based in Belfast, the post may require travel between the Belfast, Coleraine and Derry~Londonderry campuses as well as site visits to the collaborating partners.
Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post will not qualify for university sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.
Closing date: 23rd September 2025 at 23.30
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Job ID :
037487
Location :
Belfast
Close Date :
23-Sep-2025