Organisation/Company: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Research Field: Engineering
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), First Stage Researcher (R1), Established Researcher (R3)
Country: United Kingdom
Application Deadline: 31 May 2025 - 00:00 (UTC)
Type of Contract: Other
Job Status: Part-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
We are searching for a dynamic and self-motivated researcher to work part-time on the development of new speciality optical fibre.
This research is part of a substantial £2.2M research grant funded by EPSRC, with a primary objective to create tailored optical fibre specifically for condition monitoring applications.
Successful candidates will engage in internationally recognized multidisciplinary research within the Mechanical Engineering department at the University of Southampton, collaborating closely with the Optoelectronics Research Centre. The project involves the innovation of new optical fibre, specifically designed for monitoring high-value composite materials, including Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP).
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
1. Experience in CO₂ laser processing, including glass 3D printing.
2. Experience with laser-based optical fibre drawing.
3. Experience in design, to tackle the manufacturing needs associated with speciality optical fibre development and integration, including CAD, CAM, control systems, and FEA.
Applicants are expected to demonstrate:
1. Willingness and ability to contribute to the supervision of postgraduate students.
2. Excellent communication and organizational skills, along with a proven track record in journal publications and conference presentations.
Join us in this exciting venture, where your expertise will contribute to advancing the field of optical fibre technology and its applications in condition monitoring.
This position is part-time, fixed-term (0.2FTE) until 31/05/2026.
For informal enquiries about the position, please contact Dr. Chris Holmes (email: ch10e09@soton.ac.uk).
Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded, the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given.
This role does not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. To explore alternative UK visa options, see gov.uk.
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