Accelerated Knowledge Transfer Associate (AKT)

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Right to work: Please note that it will not be possible for the University to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship to the successful candidate for this position. Therefore, the appointable candidate will need to be eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the University, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Full-Time, Fixed-Term (3 months)

The Department of Physical Sciences and Engineering (PSE) at Royal Holloway, University of London comprises the subjects of Electronic Engineering, Earth Science, Physics and Astronomy. Due to the recent successful application to Innovate UK Accelerated Knowledge Transfer (AKT) scheme, we are now duly recruiting an AKT Associate to engage with the research project and affiliated company Nomad Neuroscience. The successful candidate must hold a relevant degree and will be expected to contribute to the development of the electronics and software required to deliver an ear (mastoid) mounted ECG sensor capable of accurately and reliably acquiring the ECG waveform. We are looking for a graduate with recent experience in biomedical applications of electronic engineering and Matlab software environment.

The successful candidate will be required to start immediately (no later than 13 November 2026) and will be primarily located in the Shilling building of our Egham campus. They may also be required to travel to other sites to work with the sponsoring company (Nomad Neuroscience Ltd.) an exciting start-up company specialising in medical stimulation devices. The post holder will report to the AKT Supervisor (Professor Steve Alty) and work closely with the stakeholder company and employees.

Electronic Engineering at Royal Holloway has a strong reputation for teaching and research with a diverse and growing student body. Our ranking among other departments of Electronic Engineering continues to rise, with the Guardian recently placing us 9 out of 58 departments.

Royal Holloway is committed to equality and diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at this level in the Department of Electronic Engineering within Royal Holloway, University of London. Royal Holloway recognises the importance of helping its employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements.

Royal Holloway offers a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

Generous annual leave entitlement

Training and Development opportunities

Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution

Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.

Free parking

This is a fixed-term post for 3 months only due to external funding, available from 13 November 2026 or possibly sooner. The post is based at our main campus in Egham but with occasional need to travel to other locations (i.e. Bagshot and Cambridge).

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Professor Steve Alty, by email: steve.alty@rhul.ac.uk or by telephone: 01784 276256.

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk

Please quote the reference: 1026-348

Closing Date: 23:59, 22 October 2026

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

We particularly welcome female applicants as they are under-represented at this level in Electronic Engineering within Royal Holloway, University of London.

Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and encourages applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, parental status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or trans status or history. More information on our structures and initiatives around EDI, including information on staff diversity networks, can be found on our Equality and Diversity Intranet page.