Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Design sensor structures using nanomaterials and decide which material suits a target signal, such as a gas, a biomarker or a pressure change.
Plan and run fabrication steps in a clean lab, including deposition, patterning and surface functionalisation of nanomaterials.
Characterise sensor performance using lab instruments, recording sensitivity, response time, selectivity and stability.
Integrate the sensing element with readout electronics, signal processing and power circuits.
Calibrate and test sensors against reference standards and document results for review.
Work with chemists, materials scientists, software teams and product managers to move a prototype towards production.
Follow safety rules for handling nanomaterials and keep accurate lab records for audits and patent filings.
