Full Time Fixed Term for 24 months
Applications are invited for a Research Fellow position within the School of Electronics and Computer Science at the University of Southampton. The work will involve the development of a miniature deployable system for analysing microparticles in water. The post is part of a three‑year European project (Aquamon) and you will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with partners throughout Europe.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to take the lead in preparing reports, presenting results to the consortium and writing research papers. You must also be able to work effectively in a team and organise time, tasks and responsibilities with other team members. The post will be held in the School of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS).
Qualifications
The successful candidate must have a PhD or equivalent professional qualification and experience in a relevant physical/engineering science. The candidates must possess detailed knowledge and experience in design and fabrication of microfluidic systems, with demonstrable skills in sensors, micro‑fabrication, electronics and programming.
Benefits
ECS holds an Athena SWAN bronze award and a Silver Athena Swan Award. We give due consideration to applicants that wish to work flexibly, including part‑time and those who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities and a childcare vouchers scheme. Other benefits include a contributory pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, subsidised health and fitness facilities, cycle‑to‑work scheme and a range of discounts.
For more information, contact: Prof Hywel Morgan (hm@ecs.soton.ac.uk)
£36,636 to £44,746 per annum
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