Contract Type: Fixed term until 31st July 2021
Working Pattern: Full time
As Research Associate, you will be working on the research and development of novel Thermal Metrology systems across different applications. These may include thermal imaging cameras, radiation thermometers and emissivity measuring instruments. The aim is generally to create instruments that can elucidate the understanding of the relationship between thermal trends/fields and variability within the manufacturing process. The work will involve the evaluation of various sensing technologies, and their suitability for high quality thermal imaging and metrology within the industrial environment. In this post, there is a particular focus on our fibreoptic thermal metrology. The development of appropriate experimental techniques and methodologies, both within the laboratory environment and “in the field” at partner sites, will form a key part of the work. Design work will require the development of suitable analysis software and mechanical 3D CAD design.
Within the role you will be developing new sensing and associated research. This will involve collaboration with researchers from other disciplines and key stakeholders in industry. You will work effectively as part of project teams, conducting full literature reviews and reporting findings through presentations and technical reports. The role will involve regular travel to partner companies/research institutes in the UK.
You will be a member of the Sensor Systems Group, we aim to revolutionise quantitative thermal imaging and temperature measurement, particularly within advanced manufacturing, energy and healthcare. You will support our aim to push beyond the current state-of-the-art in achieving new levels of sensitivity and accuracy in optical sensing.
The Department is respected internationally for its many important contributions in the field of electronic and electrical engineering (www.shef.ac.uk/eee). We currently have 46 academic staff, including 22 Professors, and a student community of approximately 800 comprising undergraduate, postgraduate taught and research students. Our teaching is underpinned by research at the leading edge, with world-class laboratories available to undergraduates and postgraduates. The Department is organised into three research areas: Semiconductor Materials and Devices, Communications, and Electrical Machines and Drives. Further details on each of the research areas can be accessed via the above Departmental web link. The Department has been awarded an Athena Swan Bronze Award, for its support of representation of Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Mathematics.
We are seeking candidates with a PhD (or equivalent experience) in electronics, material science, engineering, physical science or any other relevant discipline. Experience in developing software related to instrumentation with a strong knowledge of fibre optics is essential.
We’re one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. The University’s Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development.
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