Research Associate in Electrical / Electronic Engineering

Department: School of Engineering

Grade: 6 (£33,020 - £36,654)

Responsible to: Principal Investigator

Campus: Belfast

Reference: 037487

(Fixed term for 12 months / Full-Time)

About Us: We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland. Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer.

The Role: The research team have secured funding from Invest Northern Ireland (INI) for the commercial development of a smart wearable device that can monitor the condition of ostomy pouch systems. A 12-month, full-time position for a researcher with skills in electronic/electrical engineering is available to help pursue the design, development and testing of prototype devices in preparation for its evaluation in patient trials. This is a cross-disciplinary project involving collaboration with both clinical and commercial partners and will involve public-patient interactions throughout the design process. While largely based in Belfast, the post may require travel between the Belfast, Coleraine and Derry~Londonderry campuses, as well as site visits to the collaborating partners.

About You: - BEng / MEng (or equivalent Level 6 qualification) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Mechatronic Engineering. - Experience of circuit design, testing, and the use of microcontrollers. - Experience in the design and development of devices with wireless communication capability. - Evidence of research outputs commensurate with stage of career in medical/materials/engineering conferences or journals. - The willingness to travel to meet the needs of the role and work outside normal office hours, on occasion to meet the needs of the role.

Ulster University holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality in higher education. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family-friendly working environment, including flexible working. The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.