Job Title: Research Associate in Dual Mode MEMS Sensing For Propulsion Applications, Loughborough Application Closing Date: Sunday, 20 September 2026 Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering Loughborough University Full-time (37-hours per week); Fixed-term for 3-years Heres more about the role and what were looking for: Applications are invited for an employed Doctoral Candidate to be funded by the Marie-Skodowska-Curie Learning Network for Decentralized critical Infrastructure Asset Monitoring and coNDition assessment (DIAMOND), a stimulating, high-level European Doctoral programme including 16 PhD students trained in several European countries ( You will be appointed for three years, during which time you will study for a fee free PhD. Are you passionate about micro-sensors and propulsion systems? We are seeking a motivated and innovative scientist with a strong background in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, automotive engineering, or physics.



This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to science by collaborating with leading experts from research and industry to advance critical infrastructure asset monitoring and condition assessment. If you are ready to push boundaries and help shape the future of self-powered sensing technologies, we encourage you to apply. The successful applicant will work on the following objectives: Modelling & design of a novel versatile MEMS sensor measuring dynamic torque & motion for automotive powertrains, via nonlinear dynamics accounting for variations in powertrain operating conditions. Fabricating MEMS sensor into a device adapted to different powertrain configurations (electric/hybrid) including appropriate electrical circuits with a view to be adopted in autonomous (self-powered) sensing including power management, energy storage, data collection/storage and wireless transmission. Testing & validating the developed MEMS system (including circuit) in lab set

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