Research Assistant (fixed-term)

As part of a LEAP Digital Health Hub funded grant, this post will undertake research work within the Department of Computer Science to design, develop and validate an ear-based device ("earable") that is capable of measuring stress. 

The successful candidate will join a team of scientists, engineers and industrial partners. 

In this position, the researcher will take a leading role in the research and development, as well as coordinating with multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional teams. 

There will be significant opportunities for you to develop your understanding of hardware and software, as well as the chance to work with patient groups directly to realise the potential impact.

As a member of Research Staff at the University of Bath, you will be encouraged to take up a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per year.

This is a fixed-term position, with an expected five month duration. 

About you

You will be experienced with wearable devices, having worked on both software and hardware elements. You will also have:

• A degree in a relevant subject, e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Physics etc.
• Experience of analysing physiological signals
• Experience working with human participants, ideally including patient groups 
• A proactive approach to research and development
• Worked closely with multi-disciplinary stakeholders, including patient groups

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award . We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment  commitment.

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• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace  
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

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