Research Fellow in Optical Fibre Bio-Sensing

Research Fellow in Optical Fibre Bio-Sensing (Fixed Term)

Area Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Location Jubilee Campus

Salary £32,080 to £47,389 per annum, depending on skills and experience (minimum £35,608 with relevant PhD).

Closing Date Tuesday 28 July 2026

Reference ENG
1840726

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious PhD qualified Engineer to design and develop an innovative instrument for wound healing measurement. Construction of the device involves the fabrication of optical fibre sensors, their characterisation, and development of an opto‑electronic measurement. The main aim of the proposed work is to develop an automated approach for reliable manufacturing of optical fibre ammonia and temperature sensors.

Candidates should hold a PhD in Electronic, Biomedical or Optical Engineering.

Essential knowledge and experience required:

• Development of instrumentation.
• Fibre optics sensors in the field of healthcare.
• Knowledge of optical fibre physical sensors, optoelectronics and systems designs.
• Data capture, recording of data and report writing to a professional standard.

The successful candidate must possess:

• Ability to work independently and also as part of a team.
• Enthusiasm, motivation and drive to embed new knowledge and to take full ownership of the project.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

The Optics and Photonics Research Group is one of the largest research groups in the Faculty of Engineering with 16 academics and three Research Council funded Fellows. We pride ourselves on being able to work on ideas from the basic science right through to application in advanced manufacturing and healthcare.

We offer:

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment.
• A hybrid working arrangement with a blended approach of home and office working each week.
• Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
• A reward scheme that grants bonuses for excellent work.
• Commitment to staff development through training, continued support, and career progression opportunities.
• Access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more.

Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome individuals of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus.

Your application will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as set out by UK Visas & Immigration.