Research Associate in Bio-Digital Systems

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Job title:

Research Associate in Bio-Digital Intelligent Systems

Job reference: REQ
260390

Date posted: 15/06/2026

Final date to receive applications: 22/06/2026

Location:

Loughborough

Package:
Specialist and Supporting Academic Research grade 6 from £35,608 to £41,064 per annum.

Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

Full or Part Time, Fixed term with position not extending beyond the project end date of 31 December 2026.

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The project entails the development, analysis and engineering of advanced bio-digital system solutions for multisectoral applications spanning novel diagnostic technologies for health, sport and wellness, consumer electronics and defence.

Examples of engineered solutions include digital microfluidics and advanced materials for biosensors. The role will involve selecting and optimising material structures, optimising their formulations for device integration, while maintaining optimum device performance, accuracy and reliability.

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• Experience in formulation, optimisation and integration of functional materials.
• Use of analytical equipment in a laboratory environment including morphological (AFM, SEM, TEM), electrical, optical, spectroscopic (Raman, UV/Vis, FTIR) and bio-chemical characterisation.
• Experience working with computational modelling and CAD tools (e.g. Matlab, COMSOL, Abaqus) to assist the design and optimisation tasks.
• Experience of acquiring, curating and analysing data derived from field trials (including human or animal subjects) and analytical techniques.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience working in a lab, including the preparation of risk assessments and COSSH forms to ensure a safe working environment.
• Engaged in translational and/or entrepreneurship programs aiming to exploit research outputs.

With a huge amount of variety in the role, there is an opportunity for you to develop and…