Research Assistant in Ultrasonic Systems Architecture

Are you an embedded systems designer with experience looking to work in a vibrant small start-up? Do you have experience of sensing systems such ultrasonics? 

This 12-month opportunity is based within the Ultrasound Group, and the work is focussed on deploying beamforming strategies both architecturally and in software. You will use cross platform skills covering soft/hard processor systems, FPGA and GPU.

You will perform testing across the platforms, covering software simulation and verification through to laboratory deployed testing with phantoms. You will also need to have commercial awareness as commercial interaction including presentations to potential investors will be a critical aspect of the post.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance. 
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Prof. Steven Freear, Professor of Ultrasonics and Embedded Systems

Tel: +44(0)113 343 2076

Email: S.Freear@leeds.ac.uk

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