Cambridge SENSE Lab Research Assistant or Associate in Wearable Medical Devices (2026)
University of Cambridge
Professor Manohar Bance’s SENSE Lab at the University of Cambridge is hiring a full-time researcher in wearable medical devices, biomechanics, sensing or electronics. The one-year role is based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus; applications close 1 November 2026.
The University of Cambridge Department of Clinical Neurosciences is recruiting a Research Assistant or Postdoctoral Research Associate for SENSE Lab. The team is developing wearable devices that measure body and eye movement and pair with rehabilitation apps, with the aim of moving research prototypes toward clinical use. Funding is secured for a postdoctoral researcher for 12 months; an extension depends on further funding and project needs.
The lab welcomes applicants with experience in biomechanics, movement science, wearable sensing, signal processing or sensor data, and applicants with electronics, instrumentation, embedded systems or hardware prototyping skills. Work may include algorithms, device testing platforms, experiments, sensor and firmware integration, and medical device development. The exact duties will reflect the successful candidate’s skills. The role is full time and onsite at Cambridge Biomedical Campus.
Apply through the University of Cambridge Web Recruitment system using vacancy reference RR51415. Upload a CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria, and include referee details, including your most recent line manager. Questions about the role can be sent to Professor Manohar Bance or Dr Iwan Roberts through the addresses in the official advert. The closing date is 1 November 2026.
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Benefits
Cambridge lists £34,610 at Research Assistant level and £37,694–£46,049 at Research Associate level. The appointment is full time for one year, with a possible extension dependent on further funding and project requirements.
Eligibility summary
The university invites applicants with a strong academic background suited to wearable sensing, biomechanics, signal processing or electronic hardware. Appointment as a Research Associate (Grade 7) requires an awarded PhD; a candidate who has submitted but not yet received the degree is appointed as a Research Assistant (Grade 5) and moves to Research Associate after award. Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
Requirements
Relevant experience may include human movement or biomedical engineering; IMUs and other wearable sensors; experimental data collection; sensor fusion and algorithms; or PCB design, microcontrollers, embedded programming, hardware integration and biosignal instrumentation. The university also considers applicants whose background does not fit one profile exactly.
Documents required
Submit a CV, covering letter and referee details through the official recruitment system. One referee should be your most recent line manager. Quote vacancy reference RR51415.
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