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Salary: £41,064 - £46,049Work hours: Office Hours Monday to Friday, Full Time Working as part of multi‑disciplinary teams, you will support the Principal Investigator in delivering research on MASER‑enabled RF, antenna, and free‑space microwave communication systems . You will design, model, and experimentally validate RF front‑ends, antenna systems, and downstream modulation and transmission architectures interfacing with a room‑temperature solid‑state MASER. Responsibilities include system‑level integration, free‑space communication measurements under varying environmental conditions, detailed performance analysis, and contributing to technical reports and high‑quality publications. You will work collaboratively with colleagues within the Photonics Technology Group, as well as wider academic and industrial partners. This role is fixed term from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027 (12 months) , with potential for extension depending on performance and the availability of further funding . ABOUT THE TEAM This research project is based within the School of Engineering, Physics and Mathematics at Northumbria University, working under the supervision of Dr Juna Sathian , Associate Professor and an expert in MASER and laser technologies. You will join the MASER research group within the Photonics Technology Group, a team conducting internationally recognised work in room‑temperature MASER‑enabled microwave communication systems, with recent outputs published in high‑impact journals. You will work closely with the existing MASER team, including current PhD researchers and Postdoctoral Research Associates, contributing to an active and collaborative research environment. The group maintains strong academic and industrial partnerships and offers excellent opportunities for technical development and career progression. ABOUT YOU Applicants should hold a PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline, and have demonstrable specialist expertise in RF and microwave engineering, antenna design and testing, free‑space microwave communication, and the analysis and reporting of experimental results. Further information about the requirements of the role is available in the ___. If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact, ___. To apply for this vacancy please click 'Apply Now' . Your application should include a covering letter and a CV. ABOUT US Join Northumbria University, a research-intensive institution unlocking potential and changing lives locally and globally. Named Times Higher Education's ___ in 2022 and ___ in 2025, we rank top 25 in the UK for research power. Discover more ___. With over 37,000 students from over 140 countries, we offer world-leading research, award-winning partnerships, and an outstanding student experience. We empower our exceptional staff, promoting a positive work-life balance and offering great benefits, including excellent pension schemes, flexible working, generous holiday entitlement and ___. Our Northumbria Values, co-created by our team, define who we are: Academic Excellence, Innovation, Inclusivity, Collaboration, and Ambition. Our Behaviours shape our work culture: We listen and learn, support one another, respect everyone, trust each other, and are bold. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne and London, we are an on-campus organisation and offer flexible hours and location where the role allows. We pride ourselves on diversity and inclusivity, holding numerous awards for gender and race equality, disability confidence, and research excellence. We also hold the HR Excellence in Research award for implementing the concordat supporting the career Development of Researchers and are members of the ___ initiative to deliver information and support to professional researchers. The University has implemented a range of flexible working arrangements, and we are happy to explore candidate requirements as part of the recruitment process. Apply now and join a community committed to transforming society and the economy. Explore "___, ___" page to learn more about our commitments and see our ___ for further details.

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU £14.70per hour + 1/3 shift allowance £19.60 Over time is time ½, time ½ and double time depending on when worked Temp to perm role Working hour week is 42 hours Monday to Thursday – 8pm – 7am ( 4 x 10.5 hour shifts with 2 x 20 min breaks) Newton Aycliffe location Once perm, you gain 24 days’ holiday plus statutory THE BUSINESS Our client based in Newton Aycliffe is seeking to appoint a Paint Sprayer to work a permanent night shift Monday to Thursday – 8pm – 7am. This is a temp to perm role following a successful probation period. The organisation has a strong local footprint in the Newton Aycliffe area and they are strategically placed with a good road network. The organisation has full in-house capabilities meaning they offer estimating, designing, detailing, specialist coats, installation and contract management. As a Welder specialising in Structural work, you will work in a state-of-the-art facility covering 90,000 sq. feet. The organisation also has a very healthy order book, they can offer role security and a chance to work on both local & national projects. They have also recently made a large £2.5M investment aimed at improving the automation of their site. Our client supplies structural steel and fabricated parts to serve the construction trade in the formation of institutions such as schools, hospitals, universities and MOD contracts. THE ROLE Prepare structural steel surfaces for coating by blasting, grinding, sanding, cleaning, and masking as required Apply protective and decorative coatings (e.g. primers, epoxies, intumescent and top coats) using airless, conventional, or HVLP spray equipment Read and interpret paint specifications, coating systems, and job drawings Mix paints and coatings to manufacturer specifications, ensuring correct ratios and viscosity Operate and maintain spray painting equipment, including routine cleaning and basic fault checks Monitor coating thickness and finish quality to meet project and QA requirements Identify and rectify coating defects such as runs, dry spray, pinholing, or poor adhesion Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, including safe handling of hazardous materials Maintain a clean and organised work area, including paint booths and storage areas Work collaboratively with blasters, fabricators, inspectors, and supervisors to meet production schedules Complete required documentation, including paint records, batch numbers, and quality check forms THE PERSON Proven experience as a spray painter within structural steel, heavy engineering, or industrial coatings Competent in applying primers, intermediate, and top coats using airless and conventional spray equipment Strong knowledge of surface preparation methods (abrasive blasting, mechanical prep, cleaning, masking) Ability to read and follow paint specifications, datasheets, and work instructions Experience achieving specified dry film thickness (DFT) and finish quality Ability to identify and correct common coating defects TO APPLY Please send your updated CV to Amy Laidler or apply direct by calling Westray Recruitment Group