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Research Fellow: PhenoRuMP -Development Of A Cattle Bolus For Phenotyping Methane Emissions
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Research Fellow Position at University of Southampton
Applications are invited for a Research Fellow position within the School of Electronics and Computer Science at the University of Southampton. The project will involve the development of an innovative new multiparametric sensor technology to monitor the microbial properties of cattle rumen. This sensor bolus will be manufactured and used to measure physical and chemical parameters in cattle, including methane emissions with the aim of developing greenhouse gas mitigations strategies.
Key Requirements
- Qualifications: PhD or equivalent professional qualification and experience in a relevant physical/engineering science.
- Skills:
- Knowledge of basic electronics.
- Experience in sensor design, fabrication, and testing would be desirable.
- Attributes:
- Self-motivated.
- Ability to organise own research activities effectively.
- Successful collaboration across disciplines.
- Good communicator.
- Ability to take the lead in preparing reports, presenting results to the consortium, and writing research papers.
- Effective teamwork skills.
- Ability to organize time, tasks, and responsibilities with other team members.
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About the School
The post will be held in the School of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) (http://ecs.soton.ac.uk). Ranked in the top 1% of universities globally and among the UK's top 20 for research, the University of Southampton has an international reputation for its research, teaching, and enterprise activities.
- Environment: Electronics and Computer Science provides a unique, friendly, and supportive environment that facilitates use-inspired and multi-disciplinary research, education, training, and outreach.
- Awards and Policies:
- Athena SWAN bronze award in recognition of its continued commitment to improving equality for women in science and engineering.
- Consideration for applicants wishing to work flexibly, including part-time and those who have taken a career break.
- Generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities, and a childcare vouchers scheme.
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Benefits
- University Benefits:
- Silver Athena Swan Award.
- Generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities, and participation in a childcare vouchers scheme.
- Contributory pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, subsidized health and fitness facilities, cycle to work scheme, and a range of discounts.
- Committed to sustainability and has recently been awarded the Platinum EcoAward.
Contact Information
For more information, contact:
Prof Hywel Morgan
hm@ecs.soton.ac.uk
Application Instructions
- Apply Online:
- Closing Date: 11.59 pm UK time on the closing date.
- For assistance, contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.
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