Research Associate

Contract Type: Fixed Term - 22 Months

Are you a scientific researcher, with a PhD (or equivalent experience) in Electronic Engineering? Do you have experience in writing and publishing high quality academic publications and knowledge of undertaking scientific research and analysis? 

If so this full-time, fixed term role as Research Associate, may be ideal. 

We seek a talented and motivated postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Photonics Team, School of Engineering at the University of Kent for fixed term project work. This project is funded by an Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) programme “AFCAD (Advanced Fuel Cells for Aviation Decarbonization)” No.10097017, led by industrial partner ZeroAvia. 

This presents a great opportunity for individuals to pioneer the development of cutting-edge optical sensing technologies and engage in collaborative ventures with industrial partners for comprehensive technology validation.

The position demands a substantial degree of self-management, complemented by regular progress meetings under the guidance of the primary supervisor, Dr Chao Wang, and co-supervisor, Dr Bo Li. An adept problem-solving mindset is essential for achieving project deliverables, and the role entails devising and executing work plans that culminate in the drafting and subsequent submission of manuscripts to esteemed academic journals.

As a Research Associate you will:

• Undertake autonomous research on the project, liaising and consulting regularly with the PI, project partners and stakeholders
• Produce high quality, publishable research relevant to the project objectives
• Prepare regular progress reports for presentation to the project management team
• Contribute to the intellectual development of the project
• Help and advise postgraduate students and undergraduate students with cognate research projects at the request of the principal investigator

To be successful in this role you will have:

• PhD/equivalent and/or equivalent experience in Electronic Engineering with Photonics experience
• Experience in optical fibre sensors and optical fibre systems
• Experience in fabricating prototypes to validate designs experimentally
• Experience in drafting, editing and submitting research articles as main author 
• Excellent team working, self-management and organisational skills 

Please click the 'Apply' link, above, to view the full job description and to apply for this post.

If you require further information regarding the application process, please contact:

People Services Team on peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting ref number CEMS-268-24

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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.

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