Job id: 124765. Salary: £45,031 - £52,514 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance.
Posted: 09 September 2025. Closing date: 14 September 2025.
Business unit: Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sci. Department: Engineering.
Contact details: Nicola Bailey. nicola.bailey@kcl.ac.uk
Location: Strand Campus. Category: Research.
About us
The position will be based in the Engineering Department at King’s College London. The recently re-founded Department is rapidly expanding into a world-class research and teaching department. It consists of new state-of-the-art lab facilities located in the heart of London. We are a dynamic Department with a diverse team of academics, PDRAs, and PhDs.
About the role
We are seeking a highly motivated researcher, holding a PhD degree in engineering or related discipline, that has experience and is interested in developing bespoke assistive technology for people with a limb difference or limb impairment, to enable them to partake in sports.
The candidate will work with prosthetic users to develop assistive technology, from e-powered rowing boats, to sport specific prosthetic devices and assistive technology for use in space. PPI engagement and co-creation will be critical during the project.
The project is funded by an Impact Award, and will be located at King’s College London, in collaboration with the University of Bath.
This is a part-time post (averaging 14 hours per week), offered on a fixed term contract until July 2026.
About you
To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:
Essential criteria
1. Hold a PhD Degree in Engineering or equivalent
2. Demonstrable experience in designing and testing of prototypes
3. Experience of working with mechatronic systems
4. Excellent oral, interpersonal and written communication skills
5. Familiarity with the facilities in the engineering department to manufacture prototypes
Desirable criteria
1. Experience in dissemination of work (e.g. publications, conference presentations)
2. Experience in writing ethical applications
3. Experience in research involving human participation
Downloading a copy of our Job Description
Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply Now”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.
* Please note that this is a PhD level role but candidates who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting award of their PhDs will be considered. In these circumstances the appointment will be made at Grade 5, spine point 30 with the title of Research Assistant. Upon confirmation of the award of the PhD, the job title will become Research Associate and the salary will increase to Grade 6.
Further Information
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