Overview
Job Title: Research Associate – Investigating the Efficacy of Bubble Curtains
Job Reference: REQ260209
Date Posted: Wed, 1 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT
Application Closing Date: Wed, 8 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT
Location: Loughborough
Package: Specialist and Supporting Academic Research grade 6 from £35608
Wolfson School of Mechanical Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
Full Time, Fixed Term until March 2027
*Hybrid: 3 days in the office and 2 days remote
Join us and be part of a vibrant community at Loughborough University.
Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:
We’re on the lookout for an experienced research individual at a post-doctoral level. With experience in underwater acoustic data collection, signal processing and data management as well as conducting robust experimental design and implementation in both laboratory and in the marine sector.
Key Requirements:
- You’ll have a track record in underwater acoustic data analysis
- Experience in conducting experimental work both in the laboratory and participating in marine field work.
- Experience of working with technical instrumentation and associated regulatory requirements; for example UAV operation
- Work to tight deadlines and on multiple projects
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Have a PhD in a related subject or equivalent experience
Why should you apply?
With huge amount of variety in the role, there is an opportunity for you to develop and continually grow.
If this role sound of interest, we’d love to hear from you.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Paul Lepper via email to p.a.lepper@lboro.ac.uk
For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Closing Date: 08 April 2026
Our Benefits
At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:
Time off – generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme
Where you work – access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Financial wellbeing – competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities
Support for you and your family – on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options, and a range of family-friendly policies
Health and wellbeing – discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support
Travel and sustainability – access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting
Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.
Loughborough University is committed to allowing its employees to work dynamically with a combination of working on campus and remotely, where possible.
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