Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Manufacturing Metrology

Please note, this post is fixed-term for 24 months and full-time at 1 FTE.
Closing Date: Tuesday 25 February 2025
Interview Date: Tuesday 11 March 2025

A Post-Doctoral Research Associate (PDRA) position has become available at the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Lincoln.

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic PDRA to join our team and contribute to a cutting-edge research project funded by The Royal Society. This exciting project will involve the application of machine learning techniques, optical metrology, and advanced manufacturing techniques to develop in-process measurement methods. You will collaborate with a diverse, international team to lead research projects integrating sensors, optics, mechatronics, and algorithms to achieve in-process monitoring of manufacturing processes. You will investigate the fundamental mechanics of different manufacturing processes, optical imaging theories and applications of machine learning algorithms. Your goal is to develop an in-process metrology system for manufacturing process monitoring, contributing to the advancement of manufacturing metrology.

You will have, or will soon obtain, a PhD in manufacturing, optics, computer science, data science or a related field. You will have previous experience dealing with manufacturing, metrology and data processes. This includes knowledge of the development of hardware and software.

If you would like further information or an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Samuel Liu, Senior Lecturer in Engineering and Manufacturing, at SaLiu@lincoln.ac.uk.

Further details:

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