University of Southampton
Senior Research Fellow in Sensor Technology
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Applications are invited for a Senior Research Fellow position (0.8FTE) within the School of Electronics and Computer Science at the University of Southampton.
About the Role
The project will involve the development of an innovative new multiparametric sensor technology to monitor the microbial properties of cattle rumen. The ultimate aim is to design, test and deploy the sensor bolus to measure and reduce methane emissions from cattle.
Qualifications and Experience
- PhD or equivalent professional qualification and experience in a relevant physical/engineering science.
- Detailed knowledge and experience in miniature electrochemical sensor design, fabrication, and testing.
Personal Attributes
- Self-motivated with the ability to organise their own research activities effectively.
- Successful collaboration across disciplines.
- Good communicator, expected to take the lead in preparing reports, presenting results to the consortium, and writing research papers.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and organize time, tasks, and responsibilities with other team members.
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About the School of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS)
- Ranked in the top 1% of universities globally and among the UK's top 20 for research.
- Unique, friendly, and supportive environment that facilitates use-inspired and multi-disciplinary research, education, training, and outreach.
- Athena SWAN bronze award in recognition of its’ continued commitment to improving equality for women in science and engineering.
Benefits of Working at ECS
- Consideration for flexible working arrangements, including part-time and career breaks.
- Generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities, and a childcare vouchers scheme.
- Range of staff development programmes and a unique mentoring and wellbeing scheme.
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Benefits of Working at the University of Southampton
- Silver Athena Swan Award.
- Contributory pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, subsidized health and fitness facilities, cycle to work scheme, and a range of discounts.
- Committed to sustainability and being a globally responsible university, recently awarded the Platinum EcoAward.
For more information, contact: Prof Hywel Morgan hm@ecs.soton.ac.uk
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