Smart Textiles PhD Research Position

5 days ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time

The University of Leeds is looking for a talented PhD researcher to work on the development of smart textiles with ultrasonic imaging capabilities.

Job Description
  1. Develop novel high-performance piezoelectric nanocomposites, fibre batteries, semiconductors, and conductors.
  2. Work closely with our international research team to address the technical limitations of current smart textile technology.
  3. Contribute to the development of innovative textile-based solutions for healthcare applications, such as cancer monitoring and bone fracture detection.

Salary: £19,237 per year (full-time) or pro-rata for part-time. The award includes full fees and maintenance funding.

To be eligible, you should have a strong background in materials science, textile engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree with distinction or merit is advantageous.

This is a three-year full-time position, with the possibility of renewal for a further period subject to satisfactory academic progress.



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