Technical specialist in Engineered Silk Manufacturing and Optical Fibre Technologies
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Job Description
This position is a Technical Specialist for Engineered Silk Manufacturing and Optical Fibre Technologies, focusing on developing a novel manufacturing platform for microstructured optical fibres using engineered silk. Key responsibilities include establishing, operating, and maintaining experimental manufacturing systems, designing and building bespoke equipment, and assisting with research activities. Candidates should have practical technical skills and experience in laboratory, manufacturing, engineering, or technical development environments.
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Key Responsibilities
- Join the HOLLOW SILK project, an ambitious research project funded by the Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA) through its Universal Fabricators programme.
- HOLLOW SILK aims to develop a novel manufacturing platform based on engineered silk, for the production of microstructured optical fibres.
- By combining expertise in biomaterials, fibre manufacturing, chemistry, photonics and engineering, the project will establish innovative routes to advanced materials and structures that are difficult, or even impossible, to achieve using conventional manufacturing technologies.
Requirements
- We are looking for an enthusiastic and practical individual with strong technical skills and a passion for hands-on problem solving.
- Experience in laboratory, manufacturing, engineering or technical development environments will be highly valued, particularly in areas such as materials processing, instrumentation, automation, prototyping or process development.
- Candidates may come from a range of backgrounds, including industry, research organisations, apprenticeships or higher education.
- Familiarity with programming or scripting for automation, equipment control or data acquisition would be advantageous but is not essential.
- Above all, we are looking for someone who enjoys hands-on problem solving and is excited by the challenge of helping translate cutting-edge research into scalable manufacturing technologies.
- Please refer to the job description and person specification below for full details of the role and candidate requirements.
About This Position
When do applications close for this position?
Applications for Technical specialist in Engineered Silk Manufacturing and Optical Fibre Technologies at University of Bath close on 1 November 2026. Make sure your application reaches the university's recruitment system before the deadline — late submissions are generally not accepted.
What does this position pay?
The advertised salary for this role is GBP 31,236 – 31,236. The final offer within the band depends on qualifications and experience, as set by University of Bath's enterprise agreement.
Where is this position based?
The position is based at University of Bath, in Bath, GB. Check the job description above for flexible or hybrid arrangements.
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