Prifysgol Aberystwyth University
Sensor Specialist (Aquatic Sensor Tender)
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Sensor Specialist (Aquatic Sensor Tender) (6221)
Faculty/Department
Computer Science
Salary Scale
£33,001.64 - £38,784.49 per annum (pro rata)
Salary
SP 24
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Duration
1 June 2026 - 31 March 2027
Full-time / Part-time
Part-Time
Weekly Hours
19.01 [50.68% FTE]
Employment Visa
Non-sponsorable
Posted Date
14/07/2026
Closing Date
26/07/2026
Ref No
6221
Documents
- CS.26.6221 Disgrifiad Swydd (Word, 770.01kb)
- CS.26.6221 Job Description (Word, 814.44kb)
Job Description
The Role
The appointee will support the Supply and Maintenance of Marine and Freshwater Nutrient Monitoring Sensors project to build and deploy low-cost sensors for the Carmarthenshire County Council. They will also support the production of significant publications and presentations on a rapid scale.
Also supporting the Project Lead on the project by providing inputs to meetings as required along with helping to prepare for a proposal to extend the current support.
What you’ll do
This job description is subject to review and amendment in the light of the changing needs of the University, to provide appropriate development opportunities and/or the addition of any other reasonable duties.
- Develop and create environmental sensors to incorporate multiple sensing elements for measuring key water quality parameters.
- Calibrate and maintain developed and deployed sensors.
- Perform comparative studies to evaluate the performance of the sensors against existing off-the-shelf sensors, benchmarking accuracy, response time, and durability.
- Support the deployment of sensors in rivers to test their reliability and accuracy against conventional sensors.
- Optimise sensors based on knowledge gained from river deployment.
- Support the development of farmer-facing interface (i.e. app and dashboard) which can integrate information on nutrient run-off from already existing remote modelling/monitoring platform and biosensors.
- Participate in the dissemination of project findings through social media, publications and industry events.
- Support the PL as required.
- To undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post.
- To be committed to the University’s Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post.
- To be committed to your own development and that of your staff through the effective use of the University’s Effective Contribution Scheme.
- Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role.
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The responsibilities of this vacancy have been matched to the Academic Role Profile Research 1. Details of the role profile can be found at: Academic Profiles : Human Resources, Aberystwyth University
The position is physically demanding therefore it is essential that the successful applicant has an appropriate level of health and fitness. Appointment to this position may be subject to a satisfactory fitness assessment.
Who You Are – Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge And Skills Required
Essential
- Expect to hold a post graduate qualification in Computer Science or a closely related subject in the very near future.
- Strong expertise in sensor development.
- Strong expertise in Web application Development.
- Knowledge of Python, Git, HTML/CSS, basic React and Arduino.
- Ability to present material succinctly.
- Willingness to develop research profile.
- Ability and willingness to work with colleagues in collaborative research projects.
- Ability to meet targets.
- An ability to understand the bilingual nature of the University and an awareness of the procedures in place to support working bilingually.
Desirable
- Proven experience of publishing and disseminating research.
- Oral (spoken) and Written Welsh Level B1.*
- More information on Welsh Language Levels can be found at: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/hr/policy-and-procedure/welsh-standards/
How to apply
To promote a flexible workforce, the University will consider applications from individuals seeking full time, part time, job share, or term time only working arrangements.
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Applications for this role must be made through jobs.aber.ac.uk. You are welcome to apply for any vacancy in Welsh or English and any application submitted will be treated equally.
Benefits
- Flexible working policy
- Hybrid Working
- 36.5 – hour week for full-time roles
- Generous leave entitlements – 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and university closed days
- Commitment to Professional Development
- Enhanced contribution to our workplace pension schemes
- Staff recognition and reward schemes
- Opportunity to learn the Welsh language for free
- Staff relocation bursary
- Maternity, Paternity, Parental and Adoption Leave
- Staff discount for gym facilities, hospitality, and retail on campus.
Please keep reading
Aberystwyth University generally supports hybrid working, allowing a mix of office-based and remote working for suitable roles to enhance flexibility and productivity. Job descriptions typically detail a primary work location alongside opportunities for flexible, remote, or home-based work, subject to service needs and manager approval.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities and, those that are currently underrepresented in our workforce. This includes but is not limited to Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, candidates with disabilities, and female candidates.
We are a Bilingual Institution which complies with the Welsh Language Standards and is committed to Equal Opportunities. You are welcome to apply for any vacancy in Welsh or English and any application submitted will be treated equally.
Employment Visa
Under the UK Government’s points-based system scheme, this role does not meet the criteria to be sponsored by Aberystwyth University (AU) for a Skilled Worker Route (SWR) application.
Contact For This Page:
Human Resources, Aberystwyth University, Visulisation Centre, Penglais Campus, Ceredigion, SY23 3BF
Tel: (01970) 628555 Email: hr@aber.ac.uk HR Website
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