Senior Research Fellow in Sensor Technology
- University of Southampton
- United Kingdom, LND
- Jul 3, 2026
Job Description:
Applications are invited for a Senior Research Fellow position (0.8FTE) within the School of Electronics and Computer Science at the University of Southampton. The project will involve the development of an innovative new multiparametric sensor technology to monitor the microbial properties of cattle rumen. The ultimate aim is to design, test and deploy the sensor bolus to measure and reduce methane emissions from cattle.
The successful candidate will have a PhD or equivalent professional qualification and experience in a relevant physical/engineering science. The candidates must possess detailed knowledge and experience in miniature electrochemical sensor design, fabrication and testing.
We are looking for a self-motivated person, able to organise their own research activities effectively, and collaborate successfully across disciplines. The successful candidate will be a good communicator and will be expected to take the lead in preparing reports, presenting results to the consortium and writing research papers. You must also be able to work effectively in a team and organize time, tasks and responsibilities with other team members.
The post will be held in the School of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) (http://ecs.soton.ac.uk). Ranked in the top 1% of universities globally and among the UK's top 20 for research, the University of Southampton has an international reputation for its research, teaching and enterprise activities.
Electronics and Computer Science provides a unique, friendly and supportive environment that facilitates use-inspired and multi-disciplinary research, education, training and outreach.
ECS holds an Athena SWAN bronze award in recognition of its’ continued commitment to improving equality for women in science and engineering. We will give due consideration to applicants that wish to work flexibly including part-time and to those who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities and employees a childcare vouchers scheme.
ECS provides a unique, friendly and supportive environment. We have a range of staff development programmes and a unique mentoring and wellbeing scheme.
To find out more about working at ECS, visit: https://www.ecs.soton.ac.uk/workinghere
University of Southampton holds a Silver Athena Swan Award. It has a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities and employees can participate in a childcare vouchers scheme. There is a great range of benefits that includes a contributory pension scheme; generous holiday entitlement; subsidised health and fitness facilities; cycle to work scheme; a range of discounts.
The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and being a globally responsible university and has recently been awarded the Platinum EcoAward.
For more information, contact:Prof Hywel Morgan [email protected]
Working at the University of Southampton:
Check out the staff benefits and why you should join us at The University of Southampton.
Closing Date: 10 Jul 2026
Section: Education, Research & Enterprise
Salary: £46,049 to £58,225 Pro rata per annum
Part Time Fixed Term - 28 hours a week for 29 Months
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Job Description:
Applications are invited for a Senior Research Fellow position (0.8FTE) within the School of Electronics and Computer Science at the University of Southampton. The project will involve the development of an innovative new multiparametric sensor technology to monitor the microbial properties of cattle rumen. The ultimate aim is to design, test and deploy the sensor bolus to measure and reduce methane emissions from cattle.
The successful candidate will have a PhD or equivalent professional qualification and experience in a relevant physical/engineering science. The candidates must possess detailed knowledge and experience in miniature electrochemical sensor design, fabrication and testing.
We are looking for a self-motivated person, able to organise their own research activities effectively, and collaborate successfully across disciplines. The successful candidate will be a good communicator and will be expected to take the lead in preparing reports, presenting results to the consortium and writing research papers. You must also be able to work effectively in a team and organize time, tasks and responsibilities with other team members.
The post will be held in the School of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) (http://ecs.soton.ac.uk). Ranked in the top 1% of universities globally and among the UK's top 20 for research, the University of Southampton has an international reputation for its research, teaching and enterprise activities.
Electronics and Computer Science provides a unique, friendly and supportive environment that facilitates use-inspired and multi-disciplinary research, education, training and outreach.
ECS holds an Athena SWAN bronze award in recognition of its’ continued commitment to improving equality for women in science and engineering. We will give due consideration to applicants that wish to work flexibly including part-time and to those who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities and employees a childcare vouchers scheme.
ECS provides a unique, friendly and supportive environment. We have a range of staff development programmes and a unique mentoring and wellbeing scheme.
To find out more about working at ECS, visit: https://www.ecs.soton.ac.uk/workinghere
University of Southampton holds a Silver Athena Swan Award. It has a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities and employees can participate in a childcare vouchers scheme. There is a great range of benefits that includes a contributory pension scheme; generous holiday entitlement; subsidised health and fitness facilities; cycle to work scheme; a range of discounts.
The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and being a globally responsible university and has recently been awarded the Platinum EcoAward.
For more information, contact:Prof Hywel Morgan [email protected]
Working at the University of Southampton:
Check out the staff benefits and why you should join us at The University of Southampton.
Closing Date: 10 Jul 2026
Section: Education, Research & Enterprise
Salary: £46,049 to £58,225 Pro rata per annum
Part Time Fixed Term - 28 hours a week for 29 Months
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