Organisation/Company UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE Research Field Engineering Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Country United Kingdom Application Deadline 18 Feb 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-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
Salary Range:£46,485 - £56,921 for Grade 8, £36,924 to£45,163 for Grade 7
FTE:1.0
Contract Type:Fixed Term (12 months)
Closing Date:18/02/2025
The Sensor Enabled Research & Control Hub (SEARCH) at the University of Strathclyde are seeking to recruit a Research Fellow to develop, manage and coordinate R&D activities and industrial deployment of quality-assurance (NDT&E) of additive manufacturing innovations within large multi-partner collaborative research projects.
SEARCH focuses on automated in-process inspection of high-value components at the point of manufacture, working alongside industrial partners in the Energy, Marine, Defence and Aerospace sectors. Featuring a new £2.1M laboratory and housing state-of-the-art equipment, SEARCH aims to deliver impact at pace and scale to key external partners.
The deployment of Metal Additive Manufacturing (MAM) in production has traditionally been limited by quality concerns, which can undermine overall cost-effectiveness. A key factor contributing to these challenges is the reliance on conventional post-built inspection methods. These methods typically occur as separate stages in the manufacturing process and are often performed only at the end of the production cycle. This approach not only limits productivity and throughput but also increases the likelihood of rework when defects are detected post-build.
To address these limitations, we are developing innovative in-process ultrasonic inspection techniques that operate directly at the point of joining and deposition. By detecting imperfections and flaws in real time as they occur, this approach minimizes rework, eliminates redundant mid-stage inspections, and ensures high-quality components are delivered right the first time.
You will form part of an amazing, diverse and inclusive team of talented people consisting of 8 academics, over 35 researchers/PhD Students and multiple technicians that provide specialist knowledge and technical expertise across a range of innovative technologies.
You’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary - Working alongside SEARCH colleagues you will research and develop the latest cutting-edge novel innovations in in-process inspection at the point of manufacture, post manufacture and with a view to industrial deployment.
Daily activities within the role will include one or more of the following depending on skills and experience:
* Lead the research and development of in-process inspection approaches for Metal Additive Manufacturing using high-temperature ultrasound.
* Contribute to the advancement of ultrasonic imaging particularly within challenging materials and components using signal processing, automated data and defect interpretation/sentencing and process control.
* Lead Advancement of automated inspection deployment strategies for industrial geometries through deployment in industrial settings and environments.
* Build internal and external network with academia and industry to identify opportunities for collaboration and projects.
* Attract funding by grant applications developmentSupervise research students and project students.
* Disseminate outputs in academic journal and conference publications.
You will be responsible for aspects related to enhancing the in-process inspection, imaging and defect detection/interpretation in additive manufacturing applications. You will be motivated by the aim of acquiring, interpreting and reporting scientific in-process inspection results to the supervision team, industrial stakeholders, and the overall project team. Scientific publication and dissemination of results will be required, through both academic journals and conferences.
To be considered for the role, you will have a good honours degree and PhD / higher degree (or equivalent professional experience) in appropriate discipline. (e.g. mechanical & electrical engineering, physics, automation); or have equivalent relevant experience in addition to a relevant Degree. You will have an ability to conduct individual research work, manage and supervise other researchers, disseminate results and be responsible for acquisition of funding (as PI/Co-I). You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to listen, engage and persuade and to present complex information in an accessible way to a range of audiences, and you will have the ability to work as part of a team, integrating with existing research team members and collaborating effectively with both academic and industrial partners.
You will be required to travel to partner sites for technical meetings and project demonstrations on a regular basis and, as such, applicants must be willing and able to travel. Applications from candidates with a valid UK driving license are therefore desirable.
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