Research Assistant (Fixed Term)

Applications are invited for a Research Assistant to join the BioElectronic Systems Technology Group, working on the fabrication of bioelectronic devices for monitoring gastrointestinal physiology. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and manufacturing devices using cleanroom-free and standard cleanroom lithography techniques, with a focus on PEDOT:PSS and related materials.

The role holder will contribute to the ERC CODEBREAKER project; a cutting-edge initiative aimed at developing an electronic device toolkit to interface with the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and elucidate functional pathways of the gut-brain axis (GBA) in health and disease.

The role is ideally suited to a motivated scientist or engineer with hands-on experience in microfabrication, organic electronics, or related fields. The successful candidate will contribute to the design, fabrication, and characterisation of devices using cleanroom and cleanroom-free techniques for advanced bioelectronic applications. These activities support ongoing research into interfacing electronics with biological systems and biosensing applications. This role also allows the post holder to undertake a PhD aligned with the same research activities.

Key responsibilities include the fabrication of organic electrode devices using standard lithography and cleanroom processes; the preparation and processing of PEDOT:PSS and other electrode materials; device characterisation and quality control, with a focus on reducing batch-to-batch variation; collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in bioelectronics, tissue engineering, animal surgery, and biosensing to understand device implementation and design criteria; maintenance of cleanroom protocols and safety standards; assistance with experiments related to biosensing; and training and mentoring inexperienced users on protocols, best practices, and effective instrument operation.

The successful candidate will be based in the Department of Chemical Engineering & Biotechnology (CEB) and work between CEB and the newly established Institute for Biomedical Innovation, working under the supervision of Professor Roisin Owens. The department offers world-class facilities and a vibrant research environment, with strong links to clinical and industrial partners.

The successful candidate will be employed as a Research Assistant. This role allows the post holder to also undertake a PhD course subject to meeting the criteria for admission.

The successful candidate will start in October 2026.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, pleaseclick the 'Apply' button above. 

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to the HR Team at hr@ceb.cam.ac.uk.

Applications closing date 4th of June 2026.

Please quote reference NQ49774 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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