About the job

Aston University is seeking a highly motivated Research Fellow to join the Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies (AiPT) and contribute to the Horizon Europe-funded ECSTATIC project, which focuses on engineered combined sensing and telecommunications architectures for tectonic and infrastructure characterisation. The role involves developing and implementing advanced data analytics and machine learning techniques for processing sensing signals obtained from advanced fibre-optic communication systems, with responsibilities including event classification, data fusion, real-time event detection, and infrastructure monitoring. The successful candidate will work across multiple work packages, collaborating with researchers and stakeholders, and contribute to the development of cutting-edge optical sensing solutions. This position provides excellent training and development opportunities, a generous leave scheme, family-friendly policies, access to on-site gym and pool facilities, and the possibility of Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.