Job reference REQ260526
Date posted 29/07/2026
Application closing date 30/09/2026
Location Loughborough
Package Research Teaching and Enterprise grade 7 from £47,389 to £56,535; or grade 8 from £59,966 to £67,468 per annum. Subject to annual pay award.
Job description
Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
Full Time, Open ended, Campus based
Join us and be part of a vibrant community at Loughborough University.
About the University
At Loughborough, we strive for better, think differently, challenge convention and take action. We are passionate about finding solutions to the major problems faced by society and the planet, and we create opportunities for those with the drive, the ambition, and the determination to apply themselves in the pursuit of better.
About the Department
The Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering at Loughborough University is one of the largest and most successful engineering schools in the UK, consistently ranked among the top ten for our disciplines. We combine world-leading research with an outstanding student experience, underpinned by long-standing partnerships with industry, and by state-of-the-art facilities. Our collaborative and ambitious culture supports colleagues to excel across research, teaching and enterprise in support of the University Strategy, Creating Better Futures. Together.
The School wishes to appoint a Lecturer in Quantum Sensing and Emerging Technologies to strengthen its research and teaching in quantum-enabled technologies and future technologies. Our focus is the engineering, integration, validation and industrial deployment of quantum technologies rather than device fabrication: taking quantum-enabled sensing, instrumentation and measurement systems beyond proof-of-concept into robust, manufacturable practice across manufacturing, defence, healthcare, telecommunications and aerospace.
We welcome applications from candidates working across quantum sensing, quantum-enabled measurement and metrology, and the translation and industrial adoption of quantum technologies.
The successful candidate will build on the School’s capability in RF engineering, sensing, electronic instrumentation and advanced measurement, with significant scope for interdisciplinary collaboration across the University. This post forms part of the School’s long-term strategic investment in future and emerging engineering technologies.
About You
- You will have a PhD or equivalent research experience in quantum sensing, quantum metrology, quantum instrumentation, electronic/RF engineering, or a closely related field.
- You will have a track record of excellence in research, with publications in top journals and a trajectory towards international recognition. Experience in translating research into real-world applications or industrial contexts is particularly welcomed.
Why should you Apply?
With huge amount of variety in the role, there is an opportunity for you to develop and continually grow.
If this sounds like the right place, team and role for you please do get in touch. We’d love to hear from you.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor Anish Roy, via email to [email protected].
For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Application Process
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We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. If there are additional adjustments, you’d like to request please contact [email protected]. We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job.
Closing Date: 30 September 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Our Benefits
At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:
Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme.
Where you work - access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
Financial Wellbeing - competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities.
Support for you and those close to you - through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options.
Health and Wellbeing - discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support.
Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting.
Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.
