HEI-PET Research Associate in Tyre Emissions - Generation

Full time and hybrid

Fixed term, 22 months, starting Sept 1st 2026

Join us and be part of a vibrant community at Loughborough University. 

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:

This role is part of an interdisciplinary project to study the Health and Environmental Impacts of Particulate Emissions from Tyres (HEI-PET). We are looking for an ambitious Postdoctoral Research Associate who would like to contribute to the team’s development of a revolutionary interdisciplinary approach to tyre particulate generation, collection and characterisation. This 22-month post will focus on the development of new methods for tyre wear testing and particulate collection that capture the effect of operating conditions on the morphology and chemical composition of the generated tyre particulates. Working as part of an interdisciplinary research team, the successful candidate will identify realistic tyre loading conditions from full vehicle drive-cycle simulations. These will be applied to Loughborough University’s state-of-the-art outdoor tyre test facility. New methods for collecting and characterising airborne, re-suspended and road-residing particulates will be developed, with characterisation covering both their size/shape and chemical composition. The work will involve testing using Loughborough’s indoor rubber abrasion/friction testers and seek to establish correlations between on-road and in-the-lab behaviour. The researcher will also work closely with the rest of the project team to establish links between particle characteristics and their environmental/health impact.        

About the University 

Universities are one of this country’s greatest assets. We’re educators, employers, innovators and pioneers. We shape culture and society. 

At Loughborough, we strive for better, think differently, challenge convention and take action. We are passionate about finding solutions to the major problems faced by society and the planet, and we create opportunities for those with the drive, the ambition, and the determination to apply themselves in the pursuit of better. 

About the Department 

The successful candidate will be based within the department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering. 

About You 

You should have: 

• A background in engineering or a related discipline 
• Experience of data acquisition and post-processing 
• Experience of setting-up data acquisition hardware and instrumentation such as sensors and signal conditioning systems 
• A working knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink 
• Experience of vehicle and/or tyre testing would be desirable 

Why should you Apply? 

With huge amount of variety in the role, there is an opportunity for you to develop and continually grow. 

If this sounds like the right place, team and role for you please do get in touch. We’d love to hear from you. 

Informal enquiries should be directed to George Mavros via email to g.mavros@lboro.ac.uk or by telephone to 01509 227237

Application Process

For further support with your application, please refer to our application guidance, which includes some top tips to help you when completing your application.

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. If there are additional adjustments, you’d like to request please contact Tomasz Cendrowski at T.K.Cendrowski@lboro.ac.uk. 

We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job. 

Closing Date: 15th July 2026

Interview Date: 23rd July 2026  

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

Our Benefits

At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:

Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme

Where you work - access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Financial wellbeing - competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities

Support for you and those close to you - through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options

Health and wellbeing - discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support

Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting

Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.