We are seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineer to join our innovative BioPhotoVoltaic (BPV) project at the Department of Biochemistry, under the supervision of Professor Howe and Dr. Bombelli. This full-time, fixed-term position is funded by a BBSRC-FoF grant, starting December 1st, 2024, and ending December 31st, 2025.
The selected candidate will play a crucial role in advancing BPV technology by merging electrical engineering expertise with biological systems to develop cutting-edge, sustainable energy solutions. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary team at the forefront of renewable energy research.
Responsibilities:
1. Develop and test BPV-driven electronic devices tailored to commercial partner needs.
2. Design and prototype integrated circuits, focusing on components like peak-power trackers, energy harvesters, current/voltage converters, and capacitors.
3. Reverse-engineer existing circuits as necessary.
Qualifications:
1. Strong understanding of small-scale electrical engineering, particularly with power requirements in the sub-milliwatt range.
2. Experience in designing and prototyping integrated circuits.
3. Programming knowledge is an asset but not essential.
4. A PhD is preferred, but equivalent experience and qualifications will be considered.
About the BioPhotoVoltaic (BPV) Project:
BPV technology harnesses the power of photosynthetic microorganisms to convert solar energy into electrical energy. The ideal applications for BPVs include powering electronic devices with low energy consumption in off-grid and indoor environments, particularly in the growing field of the Internet of Things (IoT). For example, one of our recent studies demonstrated that BPVs could continuously power a commercial microprocessor (Arm Cortex M0+) for over six months.
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