Research Assistant (Mobile Application Development and IoT Integration)

About the role

The Department of Computing & Informatics is seeking to appoint three talented and enthusiastic Research Assistants who will join the “Smart Accessible Carbon Monoxide Alarm” project, under the direction of the Principal Investigator, Prof. Marios Angelopoulos. The positions will be suitable for any profile in computer science, engineering, mathematics, statistics or from other science disciplines with knowledge in IoT technologies, embedded operating systems, microelectronics and mobile applications.  

The successful candidates will need to be MSc holders in one of the listed areas and will develop a working prototype of the accessibility module for carbon monoxide alarms with integrated IoT features and smartphone integration, incorporating findings and recommendations from a previously conducted feasibility study. The roles of the Research Assistants is to contribute to the delivery of the project in terms of planning, designing, and developing a fully-operational prototype of the smart accessible CO alarm.

These positions do not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route within the UK Visa and Immigration Service's Points Based System.  Therefore, BU will not be able to sponsor individuals who require permission to work to carry out these positions. For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job

Two posts (focusing on IoT development) are available on part time (18.5 hours per week/0.5 FTE) fixed term basis for 10 months from May 2025.

One post (focusing on mobile application development and IoT integration) is available on full time fixed term basis for 10 months from May 2025.

For further information about the position, please contact:

Prof. Marios Angelopoulos at mangelopoulos@bournemouth.ac.uk

About the department

Our vibrant Faculty of Science & Technology encompasses a wide range of disciplines across six departments: Archaeology & Anthropology, Computing & Informatics, Creative Technology, Design & Engineering, Life & Environmental Sciences, and Psychology. The breadth of subject areas means our cutting-edge research is delivering real benefits to the environment, our economy, health and improving cyber security. Our staff are given the opportunity to travel the world to contribute their expertise to expeditions and projects being led by other academic institutions and private organisations, as well as taking the lead on their own research projects, is helping us to understand our past, protect and preserve our environment for the future and support creative and digital industries to grow and develop.

About us

Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.

BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment.  We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society.  To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

A job description for this position is available at the top of this page.

If you require this in a different format, please contact us at: 

hrvacancies@bournemouth.ac.uk

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