Recruitment


Research Associate (full-time)

This is a fixed-term post for 3 years from the start date

Salary F grade scale (£32,982 – £37,099)

Job reference R07126

Application closing date 28th March 2024

The Centre for Print Research (CFPR) based in the College of Arts, Technology and Environment at UWE Bristol is seeking to appoint a Post-Doctoral Research Associate to support the EPSRC funded project “Sustainable wearable e-textiles for remote monitoring of atrial fibrillation patients”. Led by Dr Shaila Afroj, this project aims to create a radical change in bespoke solution processing and manufacturing of sustainable conductive inks and develop next generation environmentally friendly wearable e-textiles, by addressing fundamental scientific challenges that current technologies are facing.

We are looking for a highly motivated Post-Doctoral Research Associate to join our inter-disciplinary research team to contribute in development of sustainable conductive inks that can be inkjet-printed onto surface engineered biodegradable textile substrate. The successful candidate will be required to integrate printed wearable sensors to collect ECG data remotely in a non-invasive way and evaluate the performance. And will carry out the sustainability assessment (biodegradability and life-cycle-analysis (LCA) to estimate environmental impact of developed wearable e-textiles. The team will disseminate research findings through high quality publications in peer-reviewed open access journals, present at international conferences, attend and organise events to share generated knowledge created within and beyond academic circles. Therefore we are looking for a highly ambitious candidate who is driven, innovate and open to collaboration.

Working in this team will provide the successful candidate with a first-rate opportunity to train as an excellent researcher in interdisciplinary methodologies across a range of fields gaining valuable skills and experience in both academic and industrial settings. The opportunity will greatly support career progression and development of the post holder.

The post will be based at UWE’s Frenchay campus. Established in 1998, the CFPR consists of a team of multi-disciplinary researchers who conduct internationally acclaimed practical research into the artistic, historical, industrial significance and future of creative print practices, processes and technologies, involving collaborations with a variety of practitioners, institutions and commercial users.

This post will suit someone with a MSc degree in electrical and electronic engineering or relevant experience of working in the area relating to sensor technology and testing (especially biosensing). A PhD degree or working towards a PhD degree in electrical and electronic engineering or relevant field is desirable. The successful candidate should have experience in designing, assembly and analysis of various kinds of sensors and using design tools. The position also requires experience in sustainability analysis (LCA, biodegradability). The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking research as part of a multidisciplinary team of academic and industrial collaborator where excellent verbal and written communication skills will be required. A record of high quality, peer-reviewed publications and evidence of contribution to the writing of these publications would be desirable. Any previous experiences of working with wearable sensors would be very beneficial.

If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Dr Shaila Afroj by email: Shaila.Afroj@uwe.ac.uk

For further information and to make an application please search job reference R07126 at https://www.uwe.ac.uk/about/jobs

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