Research Fellow in Nanoelectronics and Nanotechnology

We are seeking a Research Fellow to work on an exciting interdisciplinary project to develop a new generation of implantable wireless sensors. The project will develop a suite of implantable biosensors to measure key physiological parameters in the human body, notably, temperature, pH and Oxygen amongst others. The sensors are wireless and powered remotely, delivering continuous data to a smart phone. The project is funded by the NIHR invention for innovation programme and the post is for 2 years.

You will be responsible for developing the mixed-signal miniature electronics that interfaces with the sensor. You should have experience in electronics, including analogue circuit design, microcontroller, wireless energy transfer and wireless communication system, and embedded software coding to deliver robust firmware.

You will be expected to work in a team and collaborate closely with our industrial partner, Vivoplex (vivoplex.com). You must be self-motivated and work independently under your own initiative. You must have excellent communication skills and proven ability in English language (written and verbal) for regular formal reporting. You also need to demonstrate initiative in problem solving and good practical capabilities. 

This challenging project requires an engineering or physical/chemical sciences graduate with a PhD* in a relevant discipline. You must have skills and expertise in bio-sensors, electronic circuit design and analysis and microfabrication. 

The post will be held jointly between Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) and the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Southampton. Ranked in the top one per cent 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.

In the 2014 Research Excellence Framework, ECS was first in the UK for the volume and quality of research in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. The volume and quality of ECS Computer Science research is in the top 10 in the UK, with 100% of Computer Science research impact rated as world-leading or internationally excellent.

Electronics and Computer Science holds an Athena Swan Bronze Award, demonstrating their commitment to provide equal opportunities and to advance the representation of women in STEM/M subjects: science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine. Due consideration will be given to applicants who have taken a career break. University of Southampton holds an Athena Swan Silver Award.

The University has a generous maternity policy and onsite childcare facilities; employees are able to participate in the childcare vouchers scheme.  Other benefits include state-of-the-art on-campus sports, arts and culture facilities, a full programme of events and a range of staff discounts.

As part of the recruitment process all applicants are expected to give a talk to academic and research staff and to PhD students within the department.

For further information please contact Professor Hywel Morgan (hm@ecs.soton.ac.uk)

*Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD.  Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given.

Application procedure:

You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Suzanne Stone (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 4043. Please quote reference 883517FP on all correspondence.