Student Technologist
Manchester Metropolitan University, City Centre, Manchester
Student Technologist
£13
Manchester Metropolitan University, City Centre, Manchester
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 14 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 6d2e2d757d92491b94741bb4a3764884
Location ref: City Centre, Manchester
Full Job Description
The current opportunity is available for current Manchester Met students, to apply you must be based in the UK for the duration of the role. This role is to support the development of a prototype for a musical instrument to be used in healthcare environments. You will build, test and troubleshoot the design iteratively alongside a lead researcher. The device will use microcontrollers, sensors and other components, and a strong knowledge of working with this hardware and related software is essential. It would also be useful if you have worked with audio in interactive tech before, and/or have experience of 3D printing. The successful student will need to attend regular check in meetings. They will also be asked to support the documentation of the build. Dates: 23 November 2026 - 31 January 2027 (with the exception of 21 December 2026 to 3 January 2027) There will be a briefing on Wednesday 25 November 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm Hours of Work: 14 hours per week, flexible around studies., Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
This role is only open to current Manchester Met Students who meet the following requirements - Essential:
- Demonstrable experience of working with microcontrollers, sensors, other components, signal processing and coding for specific projects
- Basic electronics skills, including reading sensor data and assembling circuits
- Reliable, independent working, with good communication when you are stuck or need guidance
- Ability to treat any project information, data and unpublished ideas confidentially
- Working methodically to meet agreed project milestones. Desirable:
- Interest in or experience of working with audio, samples, midi, OSC, and gesture
- Experience of 3D printing
- Familiar with an iterative process of building, testing and revising towards a finished prototype
- Studying a relevant subject, such as Computer Science, Electronics, Engineering, Games Technology, or a related discipline (students from other areas with relevant skills are welcome to apply)