We seek high calibre highly motivated post-doctoral researchers to join our electronic textiles research program. The positions are funded by the EU (European Union) project: SoftIE – Materials for Sustainable Soft Technologies of Interconnected E-textiles, tackling a fundamental challenge; the lack of a robust connection and interconnects.

You will be based in the School of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) and be part of an EU project consortia developing new materials and processes to achieve sustainable interconnected e-textile systems.

You will work in the Printed Electronics and Materials Laboratory and other facilities. Comprehensive training and support will be provided by experienced users, enabling you to develop the skills necessary for the role. Prior experience with the equipment is not essential.

You will be invited to travel to project meetings and dissemination activities across the UK and EU. The role will also involve supporting junior research staff and contributing to the planning and delivery of group outreach activities. Reasonable adjustments will be made to support candidates for whom travel may present challenges.

You will help lead a work package within the project and develop routes to commercialisation for the work as well as strategies for intellectual property protection and exploitation.

The roles will involve research on the following topics.

To be successful with your application, you will need to demonstrate: 

Ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide, we’re bold, progressive and keen to push the boundaries. We encourage and support our researchers to pursue their research and engage in other activities, such as teaching, public engagement and enterprise, to build a rounded portfolio of accomplishments. Your success is our success, and it is in our interest to foster your development and support you to become the next generation of research leaders in your field. 

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. Athena SWAN silver award recognised, we’re committed to improving equality for women in science and engineering, so we’ll help you find a good work-life balance with flexible or even part-time working hours, with a workload adjusted accordingly. ECS provides a unique, friendly and supportive environment. We have a range of staff development programmes and a unique mentoring and wellbeing scheme. Visit https://www.ecs.soton.ac.uk/workinghere to find out more about working in ECS. 

The appointments are for an initial 1-year period with available funding for up to 3 years. Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Russel Torah (rnt@ecs.soton.ac.uk) and Dr Jessica Pereira (H.J.Pereira@soton.ac.uk).

Closing Date: 24 Jun 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £46,049 to £58,225 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 1 year

We seek high calibre highly motivated post-doctoral researchers to join our electronic textiles research program. The positions are funded by the EU (European Union) project: SoftIE – Materials for Sustainable Soft Technologies of Interconnected E-textiles, tackling a fundamental challenge; the lack of a robust connection and interconnects.

You will be based in the School of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) and be part of an EU project consortia developing new materials and processes to achieve sustainable interconnected e-textile systems.

You will work in the Printed Electronics and Materials Laboratory and other facilities. Comprehensive training and support will be provided by experienced users, enabling you to develop the skills necessary for the role. Prior experience with the equipment is not essential.

You will be invited to travel to project meetings and dissemination activities across the UK and EU. The role will also involve supporting junior research staff and contributing to the planning and delivery of group outreach activities. Reasonable adjustments will be made to support candidates for whom travel may present challenges.

The roles will involve research on the following topics.

To be successful with your application, you will need to demonstrate: 

Ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide, we’re bold, progressive and keen to push the boundaries. We encourage and support our researchers to pursue their research and engage in other activities, such as teaching, public engagement and enterprise, to build a rounded portfolio of accomplishments. Your success is our success, and it is in our interest to foster your development and support you to become the next generation of research leaders in your field. 

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. Athena SWAN silver award recognised, we’re committed to improving equality for women in science and engineering, so we’ll help you find a good work-life balance with flexible or even part-time working hours, with a workload adjusted accordingly. ECS provides a unique, friendly and supportive environment. We have a range of staff development programmes and a unique mentoring and wellbeing scheme. Visit https://www.ecs.soton.ac.uk/workinghere to find out more about working in ECS. 

The appointments are for an initial 1-year period with available funding for up to 3 years. Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Russel Torah (rnt@ecs.soton.ac.uk) and Dr Jessica Pereira (H.J.Pereira@soton.ac.uk). Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification.

Closing Date: 23 Jun 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £43,482 Per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 12 months

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Fellow to join this collaborative project and contribute to the development of next-generation acoustic sensing technologies for real-time atmospheric mapping. The project addresses a challenging scientific and engineering problem: how can atmospheric phenomena such as thermals, turbulence, wind shear, and vertical air motion be detected and characterised using airborne acoustic sensing?

The research aims to develop a low Size, Weight and Power (SWaP) sensing system that combines acoustic excitation, advanced signal processing, atmospheric flow physics, and data-driven modelling to infer atmospheric conditions from weak and often noisy measurements. The resulting technology will provide onboard situational awareness for autonomous and high-altitude aircraft, enabling improved endurance, efficiency, and resilience in complex atmospheric environments.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the design, modelling, testing, and validation of innovative sensing technologies, working closely with academic and industrial partners. The role will involve a combination of laboratory experimentation, acoustic measurements, instrumentation development, signal processing, atmospheric flow characterisation, data analysis, and participation in field and flight-test activities.

This position is particularly suited to researchers who enjoy solving complex analytical problems, developing new sensing methodologies, extracting meaningful information from challenging noisy data, and combining theory, modelling, and experimentation to advance scientific understanding.

Essential Criteria

• PhD (or equivalent professional experience) in Acoustics, Aeroacoustics, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Signal Processing, Applied Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, supported by a solid theoretical foundation.
• Strong background in acoustics engineering, sensing technologies, or related physical systems.
• Experience in designing, conducting, and analysing relevant experimental studies.
• Experience in analysing complex datasets and translating experimental observations into scientific or engineering insights.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaborative working skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within multidisciplinary research teams.

Desirable Criteria

Experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Signal processing, statistical inference, or system identification.
• Acoustic sensing, wave propagation, and noise control.
• Fluid dynamics, turbulence, and atmospheric flow phenomena.
• Experimental acoustics, advanced measurement techniques, and instrumentation development.
• Data analysis, modelling, uncertainty quantification, or sensor fusion.
• Acoustic characteristics and noise generation mechanisms of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
• Development of sensing technologies for aerospace, environmental, or atmospheric applications.

We are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate creativity in problem-solving, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to develop innovative research ideas. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to pioneering research at the intersection of acoustics, atmospheric science, sensing technologies, electronics, machine learning, and autonomous flight.

The anticipated start date is August 2026, although a later start date may be considered in exceptional circumstances.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Bahareh Zaghari at bahareh.zaghari@soton.ac.uk

Closing Date: 30 Jun 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term until 17/08/2029