Research Assistant (Aquaculture Farming)

Research Assistant (Aquaculture Farming)

School of Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies

Job Details

• Salary: £26,238 - £31,236 pro rata
• Contract type: Fixed Term up to 18 Months, depending on start date.
• Position: Part time
• Hours: 14.8 hours per week (2 days per week for first 6 months, then 1 day per week)
• Posted: 19/05/2026
• Reference: T02802

Job Description

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.

Visa

Due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post will not qualify for university sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.

Interview

Interviews will take place online via Microsoft Teams on 24 June 2026.

Benefits

• 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% on campus, 40% working from home.
• Flexi time scheme.
• Variety of provision to support staff with personal development and recognition.
• Range of family friendly benefits.
• Employee benefits platform providing discounts with 350+ retailers and access to health and wellbeing resources.