Research Fellow in Microfluidics Engineering in Belfast

Job Title: Research Fellow in Microfluidics Engineering

Department/School: School of Engineering

Campus: Belfast campus

Salary: £48,822 – £58,260 per annum

Duration: Fixed-term for 3 years

Closing Date: 6th January 2026

Reference Number: 039866

– ABOUT US –

We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland.

Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer.

– THE ROLE –

The postholder will provide key Microfluidics and biosensing expertise to a new HF-TIC project. The core research activities associated with this post will be carried out at the Nanotechnology and Integrated Bioengineering Centre (NIBEC) / Centre for Digital Healthcare Technology (CDHT) on the Belfast Campus and will involve the research and development of novel sensing methodologies for next generation bio-sensing. The post holder will work in close collaboration with scientists and engineers within industry to develop, test and validate sensor systems for advanced diagnostic applications.

This project is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

We may create a 12 month waiting list for same or similar roles within the Department/Faculty. The University reserves the right to extend the waiting list across the University if required for certain posts.

– ABOUT YOU –

The postholder will be required to have:

– A higher degree in Engineering, Science, Computing Science or a related discipline.

– A PhD in a Physical Science, Engineering or related subject.

– Evidence of experimental research or development experience in a field related to microfluidic development.

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