Research Associate

We are seeking to recruit 3 Research Associates or Senior Research Associates, to conduct cutting edge research covering Open Radio Access Networks (O-RAN), network resource management, software defined networking, 5G and beyond, edge/cloud computing, optimization, AI/machine learning for networking and AI-driven intelligent network functions. You will work...

Applications are invited for a research associate to work in the group of Dr Xiao Hua to develop the next-generation cathodes for K-ion batteries (KIBs). This position is funded by EPSRC and will be based in the Department of Chemistry at Lancaster University. You will also be expected to collaborate with the EU-based KIB consortium SPIRIT on joint projects...

The Division of Health Research (DHR) within Lancaster University’s Faculty of Health and Medicine is seeking to appoint a Senior Research Associate/Research Associate, to work as part of the International Observatory on End of Life Care. The post holder will play a key role in supporting research associated with the Dowager Countess Eleanor Peel Trust...

Lancaster University has a world-class reputation as a centre for excellence in teaching and research. It is top 10 in The Complete University Guide 2024 and is highly ranked in each of the UKs major university league tables. Applications are invited for a Research Associate to contribute to a project on ‘Ocean Justice and the Blue Economy’ (funded by...

The Department of Psychology at Lancaster University is seeking to appoint **a part-time (0.5 FTE) Research Associate **to investigate the impact of ageing and hearing loss on the neurobiological basis of speech perception. The position is funded by the BBSRC and is available for 1 year under the supervision of Dr Helen Nuttall in Psychology and Dr Kate...

The project breaks new ground in the questions it seeks to address and in its methodology. It is the first time that research is exploring the impact of a pioneering type of family court, known as family drug and alcohol courts compared to ordinary care proceedings on crime and recidivism. It is also the first time that links are being made between FDACs,...

Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) is seeking to appoint a full-time, fixed-term Post-Doctoral Research Associate (PDRA) to join the Entrepreneurship & Strategy Department until 31st August 2024. LUMS has built a 24-year reputation for research of outstanding quality. We are looking for a PDRA to join the School’s inspiring research...

24-month contract (starting 1st September 2023) This 24-month, ESRC/UKRI-funded appointment will involve working with a team of researchers to develop and research a digital innovation accelerator for small and medium-sized accounting and law firms. The project will be conducted in conjunction with the Hyperscale Group. The project will provide structured...

Project Title: Smart Sector (SMARTS) Funding Agency: Innovate UK **Full time, fixed term contract for 12 months with possibility of an extension** We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic full-time Senior Post-doctoral Research Associate to work within the Department of Management Science and the Centre for Transport and Logistics, as part of...

The Capture Gamma-ray Assessment in Nuclear Energy (C-GANE) research project aims to determine whether water present in spent nuclear fuel materials might be detectable via an associated capture gamma-ray emission. This project is a collaboration between Lancaster University, the National Nuclear Laboratory, the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority and...

The Capture Gamma-ray Assessment in Nuclear Energy (C-GANE) research project aims to determine whether water present in spent nuclear fuel materials might be detectable via an associated capture gamma-ray emission. This project is a collaboration between Lancaster University, the National Nuclear Laboratory, the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority and...

The Department of Psychology at Lancaster University is seeking to appoint a full-time postdoctoral Research Associate (RA) with research experience, experience working with children, and strong statistical skills. You will work on a project about curiosity in primary-aged children led by Dr Marina Bazhydai at Lancaster University and Dr Lily FitzGibbon at...

**About the role**: An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced social science researcher to make a key contribution to understanding and delineating the dynamics of organisational learning within the civil nuclear industry in the UK. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic full-time Research Associate to join our active, collaborative and...

The Division of Health Research (DHR) within Lancaster University’s Faculty of Health and Medicine is seeking to fill a Research Associate position. In this role, you will join a new 2-year research project funded by NHS England via Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board, in which Lancaster University is the evaluation partner. The project...

We wish to appoint a talented researcher to undertake research in the field of biosensor development for real-time personal health monitoring in collaboration with ULTRA-PCS in a project funded by the EPSRC Impact Acceleration Award. This is a full-timpost initially funded for 12 months. This project aims to develop sensors that can non-invasively monitor...

**Salary £37,474 p.a. Full Time, Fixed-Term/Contract** Applications are invited for a researcher to work in the group of Prof. Oleg Kolosov in the Department of Physics at Lancaster University. You will use advanced nanoscale characterisation techniques to study electrochemical processes and material science of novel cathode and anode materials and the...

The Physics Department at Lancaster University is seeking to appoint a Research Associate to work in the field of laser-driven ion acceleration. We seek a Research Associate with a solid background in numerical plasma physics. You should have experience in carrying out simulations based on the Particle-In-Cell method. Previous experience in modelling...

The researcher on this project will seek to identify and understand the operational limits for high temperature polymers (PEEK and variants) for delivering these components, utilising additive manufacturing (FDM), as a means to rapidly develop components for evaluation and testing, from a range of PEEK and PEEK composite materials. Component testing at...

Lancaster Physics Department and the Cockcroft Institute for Accelerator Science wish to appoint a senior postdoctoral research associate to take a leadership role in laser - and THz-driven electron acceleration programme. You will join a group of researchers from Lancaster Physics, Lancaster Engineering and Manchester Physics departments. The group...

We aim to develop a new type of microwave parametric amplifier which exploits the non-linear electrical permittivity of paraelectric crystals. In this implementation, the amplifier will be fabricated on the surface of a wafer made of quantum paraelectric material such as strontium titanate or potassium tantalate. We are seeking a researcher to design,...