Postdoc in Sensing Wastewater for Public Health at Cranfield University Cranfield University in United Kingdom

Cranfield University is advertising a 24-month postdoctoral Research Fellow position in sensing wastewater for real-time public health monitoring.

The role sits in the Advanced Sensors Laboratory for Water-Environment-Health and is led by Professor Zhugen Yang. The project is part of a 5-year Leverhulme Research Leadership Award and focuses on developing the next generation of biosensing technologies for wastewater, with emphasis on single-cell and single-molecule detection.

Relevant research areas include biosensing, microfluidics, microbiology, environmental science, public health, and sensor development for wastewater surveillance and source tracking. The group’s work includes origami-paper microfluidic sensors and has received significant recognition.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should hold a doctoral degree or be close to completion in biosensing, microfluidics, environmental science, microbiology, or a related field. Strong experimental skills, experience with advanced instruments, and troubleshooting ability are expected. Collaboration and mentoring in interdisciplinary teams are desirable.

Funding and terms: the post is a fixed-term research position for 24 months, with a full-time starting salary normally in the range of £37,897 per annum.

Application deadline: 11 August 2026. Apply via the Cranfield University vacancies page using reference 5342. For informal enquiries, contact [email protected].