University of Leeds
Research Assistant in Product Design
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Research Assistant in Product Design
Do you have experience Designing Medical Devices? Have you worked with Sensors and Electronics? Do you have any experience working with heat exchangers, thermal transfer or liquid cooling devices?
We are seeking a highly motivated and hands-on Research Assistant in Product Design to lead the development of an innovative wearable medical device that integrates advanced sensing technologies to support healthcare applications. This role combines user-centred design with engineering, requiring an individual who can translate clinical and user needs into functional, reliable, and manufacturable product solutions.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end design and development process, including concept generation, prototyping / Proof of concept, hardware integration, and iterative testing. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment, you will design a solution that incorporates sensors, electronics, embedded software, and data acquisition capabilities. A significant portion of the role involves building and evaluating prototypes, testing rigs, conducting technical investigations, and refining designs based on performance data and user feedback.
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The position requires strong technical skills, including experience with coding, embedded systems, sensor integration, and experimental evaluation methods. The appointed person will plan and execute testing, analyse results, troubleshoot technical challenges, and contribute to regulatory and usability considerations associated with medical device development.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys combining creativity with practical engineering, thrives in a fast-paced research and development environment, and is passionate about creating innovative wearable and sensor-based solutions that can improve patient outcomes and healthcare delivery.
This role will be based on the University campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Dr Omar Huerta, Lecturer
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Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For more information, please visit the Government’s Skilled Worker visa page.
For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information, please visit the Government’s page, Apply for the Global Talent visa.
What We Offer In Return
- 26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
- Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance.
- Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
- Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
- Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
And much more!
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