Research Fellow in Aerosol Deposition

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated researcher with an interest in aerosol generation or sampling? Would you like to work with an industrial partner to generate proof-of-concept, and help to bring an aerosol sampler to market? Are you interested in the opportunity to build cross-disciplinary research collaborations?

At the School of Civil Engineering, we pride ourselves on our renowned research in indoor air quality and airborne infection control. Our expertise includes conducting (bio)aerosol chamber studies to investigate key factors affecting infection transmission and exploring innovative technologies to reduce these risks. In collaboration with Airsentry Ltd., we are advancing the development of a novel indoor air (bio)aerosol collector that requires rigorous laboratory testing to achieve market readiness.

You will play a key role in validating the functionality of the devices through nebulisation and deposition experiments in the environmental chamber in the School of Civil Engineering. You will collaborate closely with a dedicated team of postdocs and technicians, gaining valuable experience across diverse research activities and enhancing your expertise in the field.

You will hold a PhD (or have submitted your thesis before taking up the role) in a relevant engineering or science discipline, with strong experience of carrying out experimental aerosol research.

This role will be based at the university of Leeds campus and there is scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Dr Marco-Felipe King, Lecturer in Environmental Engineering for Buildings

Tel: +44 (0)113 343 1957

Email: [email protected]

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information, please visit the Government’s Skilled Worker visa page.

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information, please visit the Government’s page, Apply for the Global Talent visa.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance – the University contributes 14.5% of salary.
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

Closing Date: 12 Dec 2024

Section: Research

Salary: £39,105 to £46,485 p.a.