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Research Associate / Senior Research Associate in Human-Computer Interaction / Digital Fabrication

University of Bristol - Faculty of Engineering

Location: Bristol
Salary: £37,099 to £46,974 Grade I/J, per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 16th September 2024
Closes: 13th October 2024
Job Ref: ACAD107335

Salary:

Grade I £37,099 - £42,978; 

Grade J £41,732 - £46,974 per annum

The role

The Faculty of Engineering is looking to recruit a skilled and motivated Research Associate or Senior Research Associate role to join the pro² network+ team. You will bring skills and expertise in digital device production, from a range of possible backgrounds that could include human-computer interaction, IoT or embedded device design, electronic engineering or digital manufacturing. The pro² network+ is an EPSRC-funded network that aims to improve the transition process from prototype to product for digital devices. We are helping to form and inform a community of people who share the common goal of accelerating the production of digital devices that can improve our everyday lives.

This is an 18-month position, with the possibility of extension depending on funding availability and performance. The 18-month term begins on the date the successful candidate starts the role.

The successful candidate will be offered a position as either a Research Associate (I) or a Senior Research Associate (J), depending on their skills, qualifications, and experience.

What will you be doing?

This role will work with the pro² network+, a leading team of experts across UK Universities, to collect, synthesise and publish research on the current landscape of approaches to device-building, and future opportunities for new approaches.

The post holder will comprehensively map existing device-building tools and techniques with particular attention to the challenges of low-volume manufacturing which are a key focus area for the pro² network+.

A second key deliverable for this position is to identify new standards that could be used to ensure compatibility and interoperability across a range of low volume components and manufacturing infrastructure. There will also be opportunities to identify and explore new tools and techniques for device prototyping and production, especially with regard to low-volume production.

In addition to the above key duties, you will also be expected to publish research findings in high-impact conferences and journals, present results at seminars, and contribute to the preparation of grant proposals to secure additional research funding.

You should apply if

Candidates should have the following qualifications and experience:

  • A PhD or working towards a PhD in a relevant discipline including computer science, software engineering, electronic engineering, embedded systems or manufacturing.
  • Knowledge around the challenges of fabricating digital devices.
  • Well-developed analytical skills including the ability to find, interpret, and summarise qualitative and quantitative data.
  • Ability to communicate complex information clearly, both orally and through the written word.

Additionally candidates for a grade J position would be expected to have:

  • Specialist knowledge in digital device prototyping, production and fabrication.
  • Knowledge around the challenges of producing digital devices at low volumes.
  • Experience of drafting policy briefs or reports for multiple stakeholders.

Additional information

To find out more about what it's like to work in the Faculty of Engineering, and how the Faculty supports people to achieve their potential, please see our staff blog:

https://engineeringincludesme.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/

For informal queries please contact Mike Fraser, mike.fraser@bristol.ac.uk

Interviews are anticipated to take place on Tuesday, 22nd October. 

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