Research Fellow in Wearable Technology for Pregnancy Monitoring
Develop innovative wearable sensors for placenta monitoring in pregnancy using optical and electrical technologies.
Best for:Best for PhD-qualified biomedical or electronic engineers with experience in sensor development, MRI-compatible instrumentation, and medical device compliance.
Overview
This position at the University of Nottingham offers an opportunity to design and implement cutting-edge wearable technology for monitoring pregnancy, with a focus on placenta health. The successful candidate will integrate optical and electrical sensors into wearable systems, conduct measurements on pregnant participants, and ensure compliance with medical device regulations. The role is based in the Electrical & Electronic Engineering department, within a leading research group specializing in optics, photonics, and healthcare applications. The project emphasizes hands-on development, data capture, and professional reporting, making it ideal for engineers with expertise in biomedical instrumentation and sensor technology.
What you'll do
- Design and develop wearable sensors for monitoring pregnancy, with a focus on placenta health.
- Integrate optical and electrical sensors into wearable systems for real-time data collection.
- Characterize and test sensors in MRI environments to ensure compatibility and safety.
- Conduct measurements on pregnant participants and ensure compliance with medical device regulations.
- Capture, record, and analyze data to professional standards for reporting and publication.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to embed new knowledge and drive project ownership.
- Work independently and as part of a team to achieve project milestones.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Electronic, Biomedical, or Optical Engineering or a related field
Language: English; proficiency required for professional communication and reporting
Instruction: English
- Development and implementation of instrumentation for pregnancy monitoring
- Application of fibre optic sensors in healthcare settings
- Design and implementation of MRI-compatible instrumentation
- Electronic circuit design and prototyping
- Understanding of medical device regulations and compliance standards
- Professional data capture, recording, and report writing
- Permission to work in the UK as required by UK Visas & Immigration
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-14
Applicants must complete their details through the university’s application portal. Specify preferred working hours if interested in part-time or job share arrangements. Applications are submitted via the provided external link. Direct inquiries should not be sent to the supervisor’s email.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Preferred working hours (if part-time or job share)
Contact
Steve Morgan· Professor
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