Research Assistant - Engineering & Physical Sciences

Please note, this post is fixed-term until 31 March 2026 and full-time at 1 FTE.

Are you passionate about Engineering and Automation and interested in shaping the future of agricultural automation and data visualisation and analytics? We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant to join our innovative SoilSensor project team, perfect for a technically minded person looking to gain hands-on experience in sensors for agricultural.

The Project

The CERES LinCam funded project SoilSensor, aims to develop commercial opportunities for a hand-held, user-friendly sensor for measurement of key plant nutrients. The project has a chemistry and an engineering strand working in unison in developing a sensor that will be fit-for-purpose and eventually result in a spin out.

The Role

Working alongside Dr Faiz Iqbal and Dr Aleksandar Radu and colleagues from SoilSensor team, you'll:

• Support trials of sensor data acquisition in agricultural environments
• Develop, Maintain and test software systems for sensor data acquisition and visualisation
• Document findings and contribute to research outputs
• Participate in a dynamic research environment

What We're Looking For

• First Degree with preferred master’s graduate with Engineering background and experience of sensor integration and dashboard development
• Programming skills in C++/Python
• Experience with Automation related sensor and controller based customised projects
• Interest in agricultural automation systems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

This is a particularly excellent opportunity for candidates looking to gain practical experience in sensor and automation aspects for data gathering and visualisation in an agricultural environment. You'll be part of an ambitious team working on real-world solutions that are shaping the future of Soil.

For more information or an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Dr Faiz Iqbal, Senior Lecturer of Mechanical Engineering at fiqbal@lincoln.ac.uk.

Further details:

• Job Description and Person Specification

You can find out more about working at Lincoln, and everything that we have to offer, at: https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/jobopportunities/

We strive for a diverse workforce with the very best employees and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. The University encourages applications from underrepresented groups inclusive of Black, Asian and other minoritised/marginalised ethnic groups, all gender identities and expressions from the LGBTQIA+ community, candidates with a disability, and those that practise different faiths and beliefs, to enhance our One Community where we strive to be kind, patient, and supportive of each other.

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Closing Date: Wednesday 19 March 2025
Interview Date: Tuesday 01 April 2025

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