Researcher in Advanced Sensor Technology

Location: The Advanced Food Innovation Centre

Fixed term - 12 months

Full time, 37 hours

Closing date: 13/03/2025 at 23:30

Sheffield Hallam University are recruiting for a Researcher in Advanced Sensor Technology to support the acquisition of a range of environmental and operational data in the digitisation of food manufacturing processes for processing using applied AI techniques. We anticipate the successful applicant will develop novel sensing approaches to combine with machine learning algorithms to solve real-world problems in food manufacturing.

You will have sound knowledge in electronic engineering, embedded systems design, and Internet-of-Things / Industry 4.0 technologies. Knowledge of computer science principles and modern AI approaches in computer vision and / or time series analysis is a plus.

The position requires strong teamwork and communication skills, reliability, attention to detail, effective time management, and the ability to independently lead their own programme of research.

You will have an MSc and ideally have a PhD (or working towards) or the equivalent experience, in Electronic Engineering or Computer Systems Engineering including a firm grounding in developing sensor systems. Candidates with excellent engineering, computational and quantitative skills matching the above approaches are also encouraged to apply.

Sheffield Hallam University has a proud history of driving regional social and economic development. Organisations from diverse sectors choose to collaborate with us because of our flexible, innovation-driven approach, cutting-edge research, state-of-the-art facilities, and talented staff and students.

Sheffield Hallam emphasises both fundamental and applied research. The University currently has 15 research centres  and institutes, many of national and international renown, including the Advanced Food Innovation Centre (AFIC). AFIC drives problem-led, collaborative research, innovation, and knowledge exchange to deliver sustainable, healthier food systems. As a hub for multi-disciplinary expertise, AFIC connects food engineering, food science and technology, nutrition, AI, digital technologies, materials, leadership and management, supply chain, public health, policy, environmental science, business, psychology, and the creative arts.

We offer a diverse range of benefits and opportunities to pursue a rewarding and fulfilling career in a supportive environment.

You will be contractually enrolled into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) – one of the largest and most generous defined benefit pension schemes in the country.

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If you are, or have been, a recent member of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) directly prior to joining us, you can choose to opt out of the TPS and remain in the USS. Please contact the Pensions team  to discuss options available.

For this job, we particularly welcome applications from minority ethnic applicants who are underrepresented in this area/ this type of job at Sheffield Hallam.

The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international applicants in this role; this will depend on a number of factors specific to the individual applicant.

We welcome applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements.

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