Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
Full Time, Fixed term for 12 months
Join us and be part of a vibrant community at Loughborough University.
Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:
This Fellowship offers an opportunity for a recently completed engineering PhD candidate to receive 12 months of tailored support to start to develop and establish a research career. The Fellow will have an appropriate Loughborough University academic sponsor to support and guide them; they will work as part of the Centre for Biological Engineering.
Fellows must be undertaking work derived from their own research questions and ideas, which will provide a strong underpinning for such as an external Fellowship application or full time RTE position in the future. During the Fellowship, the holder will be encouraged to apply for an appropriate externally funded Fellowship for researchers in the early career stages, to be based at Loughborough University, and to commence at the conclusion of this Doctoral Fellowship.
About the University
Universities are one of this country’s greatest assets. We’re educators, employers, innovators and pioneers. We shape culture and society.
At Loughborough, we strive for better, think differently, challenge convention and take action. We are passionate about finding solutions to the major problems faced by society and the planet, and we create opportunities for those with the drive, the ambition, and the determination to apply themselves in the pursuit of better.
The candidate needs to have experience in:
- Candidates must have submitted their thesis, been examined, and passed before the Doctoral Fellowship begins; they must be within 2 years of their PhD examination.
- Recent active research in high dimensionality multi-parametric synthetic cell cluster generation and Flow Cytometry data analysis development.
- Experience of authoring original work, in the highest quality referred academic journals and / or substantial technical reports for industry.
- Experience of presenting research work at international scientific conferences.
- Experience of acquiring, curating and analysing data derived from analytical techniques.
- Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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 sounds like the right place, team and role for you please do get in touch. We’d love to hear from you.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Jon Petzing (email at [email protected]) or Dr Laura Justham (email at [email protected]).
For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Application Process
For further support with your application, please refer to our application guidance, which includes some top tips to help you when completing your application.
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. If there are additional adjustments, you’d like to request please contact Jon or Laura. We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job.
Closing Date: 27 July 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
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 those close to you - through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options.
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.
