Research Fellow in Meta Materials & Manufacturing

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Research Fellow in Meta Materials & Manufacturing

Salary: £33,045 - £38,026 per annum

Full time/ 12-month Fixed-term contract until June 2027

About the Role

The 4D Materials and Printing Lab in the Department of Engineering at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is seeking to recruit a highly motivated Research Fellow for the Meta-Shoes project funded through the EPSRC EMERGE RehabTech PBIAA Award. This Feasibility Impact Primer project is led by Nottingham Trent University in partnership with NHS Nottingham University Hospitals.

The project explores the development of advanced metamaterial-based wearable devices enabled by additive manufacturing to support next-generation rehabilitation technologies. The successful candidate will contribute to the design, modelling, 3D printing and experimental validation of customised metamaterial structures, working at the interface of engineering, healthcare innovation and translational research.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to work within NTU’s 4D Materials and Printing Lab and collaborate with clinicians and external stakeholders to develop prototype solutions with real-world healthcare relevance..

For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.

Interview Date: w/c 20th April 2026

About Us

The School of Science and Technology at NTU is an exciting multidisciplinary environment for learning, teaching and research, with some of the best facilities in the UK.

We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality teaching and diverse, real-world research. We specialise in biosciences, chemistry, computing and technology, as well as engineering, forensic science, mathematics, physics and sport science. This mix of traditional and modern subjects encourages and inspires future innovators.

In the Department of Engineering we deliver research and teaching in electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering and sport engineering. We are building a global reputation in areas including human performance and human factors, future materials and manufacturing, aerospace engineering, biomedical engineering, and robotics. We are working with industrial partners in technology, automotive, aerospace, marine, healthcare engineering, and with sports teams to help them beat world records.

For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact the project’s Principal Investigator Dr Mahdi Bodaghi at [email protected]

Join Us

• 30 - 35 days annual leave per year plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.
• Hybrid working - we encourage and offer a mixture of office working and working from home. You're empowered to define how you work best for the benefits of your stakeholders.
• Flexibility - take ownership over how you get your work done. We're open to different working patterns and approaches.
• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
• Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
• Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
• And a whole lot moreFind out more about the range of benefits we offer.

Come and be part of our success. Apply today.

Safe and Inclusive

At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system however, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. For more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route (e.g., Global Talent Visa). Please consult the Home Office website for further information.