Research Assistant (Aquaculture Farming), North East

This UK-ISPF-funded project develops a microbubble aeration prototype for aquaculture. It will design, build, and test an upscaled generator, evaluating dissolved oxygen (DO) levels. CFD modelling will support aerator design using data from prior laboratory work at Teesside University. An AI-integrated prototype will then be tested at Welham Park Trout Farm.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct research in line with the project plan.
• Support project coordination and management.
• Liaise with project partners in the UK and Malaysia.
• Work independently and collaboratively, demonstrating strong research skills.
• Represent the project at internal and external events.
• Comply with Health and Safety policies.

Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post will not qualify for university sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.

Please note that the University may ask you to participate in a number of selection activities as part of the recruitment process for this vacancy.

If you are shortlisted, your interview will take place online, via Microsoft Teams.

Interviews will take place on 24 June 2026.

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• A holiday entitlement of 185 hours (25 days), increasing to 28 and 30 days after 3- and 5-years'service respectively, plus bank holidays. Entitlement is pro rata for part-time/fractional posts.
• Additional leave over the Christmas and New Year period during the Christmas closure
• Special leave to support a range of circumstances.
• Hybrid working arrangements: 60 percent On Campus 40 percent Working from home
• Flexi time scheme
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