Contract Type: Fixed Term
Hours: Full Time
Job Type: Research
Salary: £33,797 - £40,323 per annum
Vacancy Type: Academic / Research Vacancies
Closing Date: 09/04/2020
Ref No: 2938
Documents: 2938 JD Research Fellow in Sensor Platform Development.pdf (PDF, 279.63kb)

The Built Environment and Sustainable Technologies (BEST) Research Institute within the Faculty of Engineering and Technology in collaboration with the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) have been awarded funding by Bill and Melinda Gates foundation to develop a novel sensing platform to detect Lymphatic Filariasis.

The role provides the unique opportunity to work with a driven and hardworking research team within the University, along with researchers from LSTM, who are at the forefront of malaria prevention worldwide. The post will involve the development and validation of a sensor prototype, so the ideal applicant will be self-motivated with a proven track record in a relevant engineering discipline.

You will aid the programme team in the development of a novel sensor technology to detect Lymphatic Filariasis and keep abreast of current developments for the detection of neglected diseases, providing regular updates to the project team and partners.

You will assist the academic team in the design, implementation and analysis of experiments to test the prototype sensor and work with members of the University (researchers, students, academics, technical staff, etc.) from all disciplines. You will also maintain awareness of project deliverables and milestones  and complete mandatory reports.

The School/ department is committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter for promoting the career of Women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) in higher education. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post and all appointments will be made on merit

Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.