Research Associate in Neurotechnology and Bioelectronic Devices

Funded by the UK Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA) through its Massively Scalable Neurotechnology Programme, this Research Associate position will contribute to an ambitious interdisciplinary project developing novel bioelectronic technologies for minimally invasive neural monitoring. The successful candidate will play a leading role in the design, fabrication, integration and characterisation of advanced bioelectronic devices and experimental platforms. The role will involve device development, system integration, electrophysiological and acoustic testing, signal acquisition and analysis, and close collaboration with researchers in bioengineering, ultrasonics, neuroscience, robotics and computational modelling.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the interface of bioelectronics, neuroscience and advanced sensing technologies, contributing to the development of next-generation neurotechnology platforms .

You will contribute to the development, fabrication and evaluation of novel bioelectronic devices and experimental platforms for physiological signal sensing and analysis. Working within a highly interdisciplinary team spanning bioengineering, ultrasonics, neuroscience and advanced manufacturing, your responsibilities will include:

• Designing, fabricating and characterising novel bioelectronic devices and prototypes.
• Developing device fabrication, assembly and integration workflows.
• Establishing electrical, electrochemical and acoustic testing methodologies.
• Building and maintaining experimental platforms for device evaluation and validation.
• Acquiring, processing and analysing physiological, electrical and acoustic signals.
• Evaluating device performance, sensitivity, stability and reliability.
• Contributing to system integration and prototype optimisation.
• Working closely with collaborators across multiple work packages to deliver bespoke devices and testing solutions.
• Supporting laboratory-based validation studies where appropriate.
• Maintaining accurate and complete experimental records.
• Contributing to project milestones, technical reports and research deliverables.
• Presenting research findings at project meetings and scientific conferences.
• Publishing research in high-quality peer-reviewed journals.
• Supporting student supervision and the preparation of research funding applications.

We are looking for a motivated and collaborative researcher with experience in bioelectronics, biomedical devices, advanced sensing technologies, or a closely related area. You should have:

• A PhD, or equivalent research experience, in bioengineering, biomedical engineering, electronic engineering, materials science, physics, neuroscience, or a related discipline.
• Experience in the fabrication, integration or characterisation of bioelectronic devices, sensors, or related technologies.
• Experience in electrical, electrochemical, acoustic, or other experimental device characterisation techniques.
• Experience in experimental data acquisition and quantitative data analysis.
• Experience with signal processing and data interpretation.
• The ability to troubleshoot complex experimental systems.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational, communication and scientific writing skills.
• A publication record appropriate to career stage.

Experience in one or more of the following areas would be advantageous:

• Bioelectronic devices, implantable technologies, or advanced sensing systems.
• Device fabrication, advanced manufacturing, microfabrication, additive manufacturing, 3D printing, or related technologies.
• Electrophysiological, electrochemical, acoustic or ultrasonic measurement techniques.
• Signal processing, computational analysis or quantitative modelling of experimental data.
• In vitro or animal research experience and associated experimental procedures.

Experience working in interdisciplinary teams spanning engineering, physical sciences, life sciences or clinical research.

• The opportunity to contribute to an ambitious ARIA-funded neurotechnology project at a world-leading institution and support Imperial’s mission to use science for humanity.
• A collaborative, multidisciplinary working environment spanning design engineering, bioengineering, mechanical engineering, and brain sciences.
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to…