Overview
Research Assistant (KP13161) – Bath, BA2 7AY
About the role
We are seeking a Research Assistant to help contribute further development of the BathMat—an inflatable medical device designed to assist in the safe repositioning of ICU patients. This EPSRC-funded proof-of-concept research project will integrate a pressure-sensing system to the device, that can accurately identify and eliminate pressure hotspots, allowing automated repositioning of patients and real-time monitoring.Â
This will reduce the risk of pressure ulcers and improving patient comfort. This research has the potential to revolutionise ICU patient handling, improving safety, efficiency, and outcomes for some of the most critically ill individuals.
About you:Â
As a research assistant on this project you will:Â
- Support the optimisation of the BathMat prototype for scalable productionÂ
- Refine the pressure-sensing system, calibration and control algorithmsÂ
- Contribute to the durability testing and validation to meet ICU clinical standardsÂ
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, clinicians, and researchers.Â
We are looking for someone with:
- A background in biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related fieldÂ
- Experience with sensor technologies, data analysis, or medical device developmentÂ
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detailÂ
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
Further Information:
This role is offered on a part-time (29.2 hours per week), fixed term basis until the 30th September 2026.Â
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dr Alex Lunt, Senior Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering at ajgl20@bath.ac.uk.
We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.
We’re very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.Â
What we can offer you:
We’re continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:
- Free counselling services through Health Assured
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Staff discount at Team Bath gym
- Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
- Staff discount on language courses
- Generous employer contributory pension schemes
- Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
- A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
- Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
- Local discounts and more
- A family-friendly workplaceÂ
- An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
- Relocation allowance
- Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
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Closing Date: 16 Nov 2025
Department: Education & Research
Salary: £31,236 to £37,694
