Research Assistant/Associate in Bioelectronics

Salary: 

Research Assistant: £31,396 to £32,982 per annum

Research Associate: £33,966 to £44,263 per annum

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Closing Date: 03 May 2024

The Role

We invite applications for a Research Assistant/Associate in Bioelectronics to Join us and be at the forefront of innovation and discovery, collaborating with leading academics and contributing to groundbreaking investigations. We are seeking a dynamic individual to take on a pivotal role in designing, fabricating, and constructing essential electronic systems. 

You will join a diverse community of colleagues based in the School of Engineering at Newcastle University. This position is funded through the Medical Research Council (MRC) in conjunction with Versus Arthritis. The project will be supervised by Professor O’Neill at Newcastle University and will involve collaboration with colleagues at the University of Bristol. The aim of the project is to investigate bioelectronic systems for sensory testing related to neuropathy and microneurography. 

Seize this chance to be part of innovative research and make a lasting impact in your field. This opportunity offers you the following:

• Collaboration with renowned academic experts and clinicians in the field of neurography.
• Working within a cross-disciplinary team, where you'll utilise cutting-edge techniques such as design, semiconductor cleanroom fabrication, device characterisation, and verification.
• Publishing your groundbreaking research in esteemed journals and presenting your findings at prestigious international conferences.

This is a full-time position available from the 01 June 2024, and is fixed-term for a duration of 24 months. We are committed to building and maintaining a fair and inclusive working environment and we would be happy to discuss arrangements for flexible and/or blended working.

To view the job description, please click here

For all informal enquiries, please contact Professor Anthony O'Neill via email: anthony.oneill@newcastle.ac.uk
 

Please note that if you are successful to this role, you will require medical clearance before you can commence in the role

To apply, please upload your CV and a letter of application that outlines how you can evidence the essential knowledge, skills and experience outlined in the person specification below.  Please provide specific examples and evidence in your letter.

For more information about the School of Engineering and our research, please click here
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Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.  As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.

We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society.  We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent.  We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.

At Newcastle University we hold a silver Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality.  We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC.  We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.

In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe. 

Requisition ID: 26908