Research Associate in Electronic Engineering

Post Type: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed Term - 36 Months

Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Tuesday 28 February 2023  (unless otherwise stated)

The University of Kent is seeking to appoint a talented and motivated postdoctoral Research Associate in Electronic Engineering to undertake a project entitled “Automatic quality assessment of waste plastic bales through hybrid sensing and data driven modelling” funded by EPSRC. The post-holder will work closely with the academic to develop a hybrid sensing unit and data driven models to assess the quality of waste plastic bales. 

As a Reasearch Associate in Electronic Engineering you will:

• Review and assess the existing technologies and standards for quality assessment of waste plastic bales
• Establish the electronic hardware of the hybrid sensing unit
• Design and implement signal processing/image processing/machine learning algorithms
• Establish and evaluate the prototype system in laboratory and industrial environments
• Contribute to the supervision of research students working in the same project team

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A BEng and PhD in electronic engineering, computer engineering, automation and instrumentation or a related discipline
• A strong relevant research background demonstrated by a track record of high quality publications and successful completion of previous projects
• Experience of capacitive and optical sensing sytem design
• Experience of developing signal processing/image processing/machine learning algorithms for material identification or other applications
• A willingness to work on both electronic hardware and computer software
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an effective team member

Further details:   

Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

The University of Kent values diversity and promotes equality at all levels.

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