Research Assistant/Associate

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Salary
Research Assistant - £33,951 to £35,608
Research Associate - £36,636 to £46,049

The Role
The Microsystems Research Group is seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant/Research Associate to support the Northern Net Zero Impact Accelerator (NNZA) project:

“Real-time Control and Optimisation for Boosting Microbial Electrolysis Cell Performance in Energy-Efficient Wastewater Treatment.”

The Microsystems Group has an international reputation for world-leading research in embedded systems, IoT, and energy-efficient computing, with strong industrial collaborations and a growing portfolio of translational research.

This project aims to advance a TRL6 controller prototype for microbial electrolysis cells (MECs) to TRL7, enabling real-time optimisation of applied voltage and current to enhance wastewater treatment efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and improve biogas production (hydrogen and methane).

The successful candidate will contribute to the design, development, testing, and deployment of a real-time control and monitoring system integrating:

• Embedded hardware platforms
• Control algorithms (e.g. PID, PWM)
• IoT communication (LoRaWAN)
• Data acquisition and analysis pipelines

The role involves close collaboration with:

• Academic team members
• Industrial partners (Northumbrian Water Group, METzero Ltd)
• Field deployment environments (wastewater treatment facilities)

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