Research Associate in Innovative Advanced Materials and Manufacturing

Job description

Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

Full time or part time role, fixed term until 31 May 2028

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

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

The project entails the development, analysis and engineering of advanced low-dimensional functional materials, additive manufacturing and device integration in multisectoral applications spanning wearable sensors for health, sport and wellness, e-fibres and e-textiles, neuromorphic computing devices and applications for consumer electronics and defence.

Examples of engineered materials include quantum dots (0D), carbon nanotubes and semiconductor nanowires (1D), graphene and other two-dimensional materials (2D), polymers and nanocomposites. The role will involve selecting and optimising material structures, optimising ink formulations for...