Research Assistant/Associate

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Salary: Reserach Assistant - £33,951 to £35,608 Reserach Associate - £36,636 to £46,049 Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits . We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you. Closing Date: 12 May 2026: The Role: The Microsystems Research Group is seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant/Research Associate to support the Northern Net Zero Impact Accelerator (NNZA) project: “Real-time Control and Optimisation for Boosting Microbial Electrolysis Cell Performance in Energy-Efficient Wastewater Treatment.” The Microsystems Group has an international reputation for world-leading research in embedded systems, IoT, and energy-efficient computing, with strong industrial collaborations and a growing portfolio of translational research. This project aims to advance a TRL6 controller prototype for microbial electrolysis cells (MECs) to TRL7, enabling real-time optimisation of applied voltage and current to enhance wastewater treatment efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and improve biogas production (hydrogen and methane). The successful candida...