Research Associate

This post is full time, and has funding for up to 24 months, with the possibility of being extended by a further 12 months.

The James Watt School of Engineering is looking for a Research Associate to make a leading contribution to the ongoing research in optical wireless communications and sensing. The role requires expert knowledge in information theory, optimisation theory, physical layer design, machine learning, and their applications to wireless communications.

The successful candidate will also contribute to the formulation and submission of high-quality research publications and proposals, and will help manage and direct a complex and challenging project as opportunities allow.

The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.  If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.

Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

For informal enquiries or further information about the project, please contact Dr Hanaa Abumarshoud (Hanaa.Abumarshoud@glasgow.ac.uk)

For more information on the University of Glasgow’s James Watt School of Engineering, please visit https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/engineering/

For more information and to apply online: https://www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research-associate-77

Closing date:  5 September 2025

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