Newcastle University

Research Assistant/Associate in Particulate Monitoring

Closes: Oct 5, 2026

Salary: £33,951 – £36,636 per year

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

Salary
Research Assistant: £33,951 to £35,608 per annum (pro rata).
Research Associate: £36,636 per annum (pro rata).

The Role
Newcastle University is seeking two highly motivated researchers to join the groundbreaking RAPID (Real-time Predictive Monitoring of Particulate Flow for Industrial and Infrastructure Decision-making) project, an ambitious programme developing the next generation of intelligent railway adhesion-management technology.

RAPID is addressing one of the railway industry's most significant operational and safety challenges: the real-time prediction and optimisation of wheel-rail adhesion and sanding system performance. Working with industrial partner DB ESG, RSSB, and BrianRail, the project will advance a novel sensing and AI platform in field trials on operational railway infrastructure.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to technology with the potential to improve railway safety, reliability and sustainability worldwide.

The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team led by Dr Sadegh Nadimi.

Find out more about the Faculty of Science, Agriculture & Engineering here: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/sage/.

Find out more about our School of Engineering: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/engineering/.

Contact for the post is Dr Sadegh Nadimi: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/engineering/staff/profile/sadeghnadimi-shahraki.html.

The post is part-time 0.6 FTE and fixed-term, until 30 June 2027.

£33,951 to £36,636 per annum. See advert text for details.

Job details

Title: Research Assistant/Associate in Particulate Monitoring
Employer: Newcastle University
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, UK
Published: Sep 24, 2026
Closes:: Oct 5, 2026
Job type: Part time, Academic / Faculty, Engineering
Field: Railway Engineering
Salary: Salary: £33,951 – £36,636 per year

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