Location: | Bath |
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Salary: | £35,333 to £42,155 Grade 7, per annum |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 25th January 2023 |
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Closes: | 26th February 2023 |
Job Ref: | CF10233 |
We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Associate to undertake research into the use of Frequency Scanning Interferometry (FSI) in providing feedback signals for the control of high precision of robot-enabled manufacture.
The main aim of the project is to set up a dynamic model of the FSI system (OPTIMUM) supplied by the National Physical Laboratory (NPL). The work will involve the integration of the system all the way through to preparing a final report and submitting a paper to a peer-reviewed journal for open access publication. Further details can be found within the job description.
You will be working as part of a team and would cover all aspects of the project however, a willingness to learn new techniques is essential.
About you
You will have a PhD degree in a subject area of direct relevance for the project, or equivalent significant relevant experience and professional qualification. You will also need:
Further information
This role is fixed term starting March 2023 with an expected end date of 31 May 2025.
For informal enquires please contact Prof Patrick Keogh, by email; enspsk@bath.ac.uk
The Department of Mechanical Engineering undertakes internationally leading research across many areas. Specifically, the Centre for Power Transmission and Motion Control leads in fluid power, CFD/FEA, actuation, robotics control, and the dynamics and control of electro-mechanical systems
What we can offer you:
We aim to be an inclusive university, where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups such as Black, Asian and Ethnic and disabled people, and value the positive impact that will have on our teams.
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We are an equal opportunities employer and have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations. We have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award.
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