Research Associate in Acoustic Processing of Materials - Experimental

Full- or part-time (we encourage candidates to express their preference at the time of application).

• Fixed-term for 12 months, extendable pending success of trial research period.
• Full or part-time is acceptable.
• Laboratory based post and as such remote working is not appropriate.

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Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:
We are looking for an enthusiastic post-doctoral Scientist, Electrical/Electronic or Mechanical Engineer with experience in signal processing and instrumentation; transducers and experimental testing using experimental rigs. Some specialisation in Mechatronics, Vibration, Acoustics/Ultrasonics is desirable. The project involves the design and creation of experimental rigs for the processing of materials with ultrasound energy and potentially other energy vectors (heat, EM fields etc.).

Candidates are expected to have previous experience in designing experimental rigs in a laboratory setting.

Key Requirements:
The candidate needs to have extensive experience in:

• Deriving experimental designs and protocols.
• Designing and building experimental rigs with appropriate transducers, signal processing and instrumentation.
• Gathering experimental results and presenting data as part of regular reviews.
• Demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Prof Paul P Conway, by email at p.p.conway@lboro.ac.uk or by telephone on +44 (0) 1509 227 505.

For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing Date: 23 October 2025.

Our Benefits

• Generous annual leave allowance up to 44 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays & University closure days).
• Competitive pension schemes.
• A range of childcare support initiatives and benefits including childcare vouchers; on-site university nursery (with salary sacrifice scheme); and holiday play schemes.
• We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies.
• BUPA Cash Plan (100 scheme).
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Season ticket loan scheme.
• On campus parking with charging points for electric vehicles.
• Fantastic range of sports facilities and preferential membership packages available.

Loughborough University is committed to achieving equality and valuing diversity in all aspects of employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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