Research Fellow: Bio-inspired electric skins

We are seeking a driven and passionate researcher to play a central role in the groundbreaking Leverhulme Trust project, "Bioinspired electronic skins with streamlined access to sensing pixels." The successful applicant will be responsible for taking intellectual leadership in the project—independently leading strands of the research programme while working under the overall guidance and supervision of the Principal Investigator.

The post holder will be instrumental in developing innovative research strategies, shaping research plans, and driving forward high-impact activity across electronics, microwave technology, signal processing, and applied robotics. In addition to advancing their own independent research, they will coordinate and integrate contributions from collaborators to ensure the project progresses cohesively and effectively.

Delivering this ambitious programme will pave the way for next-generation electronic skins with advanced multimodal sensing abilities, opening new opportunities for humanoid robotics, prosthetics, and biomedical sensing technologies. This role offers the chance to make a genuine world-class impact in an emerging area of science and engineering.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading independent and collaborative research within the project remit.
• Shaping and managing research directions in consultation with the Principal Investigator.
• Producing high-quality journal publications and disseminating results at international conferences.
• Liaising with external partners, stakeholders, and interdisciplinary collaborators.
• Engaging with outreach activities to broaden the project's impact.

If you are ambitious, creative, and eager to lead pioneering research that pushes the boundaries of scientific and technological innovation, we would love to hear from you.

About the person:

To be considered for this post, applicants must demonstrate that they meet the following criteria:

• Have or be about to obtain a relevant PhD with specialisation in electronics, physics, microwave or RF technology, or computer science.
• A proven track record in undertaking and leading research in the area of electronics, experimental physics, microwave or RF technology, and/or embedded systems and sensors, smart materials.
• Working effectively as part of a research team in the development and promotion of the research theme.
• Experience in translating research findings into high-quality journal publications.
• Strong publication record commensurate with the stage of career.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website.

This post is available for 18 months. Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.

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