Research Assistant in Wireless Sensor Systems and Machine Learning

About the role

We are seeking an outstanding Research Assistant to join the Sustainable and Intelligent Manufacturing team at the Department of Mechanical Engineering. You will join a diverse team of researchers with a focus on sustainability, advanced machining, manufacturing system modelling, additive manufacturing and digital technologies.

In this interdisciplinary project, you will work alongside researchers from three top UK Universities and collaborate with world-leading industrial partners to design and produce new methods and technologies for improving precision in machining high value products. The aim is to design sophisticated machine learning models and smart systems comprising of hardware and software for precision manufacturing. You will have access to state-of-the-art sensor systems for data collection and training machine learning models for detecting and predicting various behaviours in precision machining.

This is an excellent opportunity to apply your engineering and analytical skills and gain invaluable experience in a highly innovative project in collaboration with leading UK and international industrial partners.

About you

We welcome applicants with a diverse background and experiences who can show that they can add value to this project.

You need to be able to demonstrate your competency in two or more of the following:

• Familiarity with machining processes
• CAD and design for 3D printing/additive manufacturing
• Data Acquisition using National Instrument DAQs and microcontrollers
• Programming in Matlab/Python
• Deep learning methods such as GANs, CNN, LSTM
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Appropriate support and training will be provided for the successful candidate.

About us

You will join a diverse team of Postdoctoral and PhD researchers at the Sustainable and Intelligent Manufacturing team within the Digital, Manufacturing and Design Centre at the Faculty of Engineering and Design. The academics in the Centre are leading in the field of Manufacturing and Digitalisation with extensive links to the industry and academia.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering is dedicated to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for all to study and work in. We have a reputation for outstanding teaching, innovative research and collaborative links with industry. We have over 100 academic and research staff, 1000 undergraduate students and 200 postgraduate students. The Department holds an Athena SWAN silver award, is a leading research and teaching Department and has over 89% of staff being world-leading or internationally excellent in research.

What we can offer you:

• a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
• generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements
• an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities
• a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.

Find out more about our benefits.

We consider ourselves to be a 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.

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