Our Mission Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. We are driven by our passionate belief in the transformational power of education and research to enable and empower our students, colleagues and partners and to improve the world around them. Our people are key to our success and each role contributes to the Group’s ongoing progress in communities around the world. An ambitious and innovative university, our research is designed to have real-world impact on society and tackle global challenges through our 18 challenge-led, interdisciplinary research centres. We enable high performing research teams and future research leaders to thrive and make an impact locally, regionally, nationally, and globally. The Role As Research Fellow within the Centre for Manufacturing and Materials you will undertake and play a lead role in the development of impactful research and consultancy activity. Developing and identifying new research objectives, proposals, and impact activities for your own or joint research, while contributing to REF impact rated nationally/internationally excellent. You will apply innovative research methods and extend the research portfolio including the publication of your research results and outcomes. Building internal and external networks for the exchange of information and future collaboration, sharing information, and identifying potential sources of funds will play a key part of this role. Contributing to teaching, learning and development programmes as appropriate, you will use research findings to inform curriculum development while assisting in the development of student research skills. Qualifications Required PhD (or equivalent) or professional experience equivalent to a PhD demonstrating an ability to carry-out independent research in digital manufacturing, AI applied to manufacturing or data sciences. Our Successful Candidate A highly motivated and experienced Research Fellow with demonstrable expert knowledge and understanding of data sciences and digital systems applied to laser based manufacturing, including experience contributing to the innovation and development of the field. An Advanced knowledge of research methods and techniques with demonstrable adherence to all regulations, you will have the ability to develop research objectives, projects, and proposals for own and joint research. Research sufficient to write up research and produce excellent, high-quality publications in high profile peer reviewed journals and present at national/international events, you will be committed to working collaboratively on research development, delivery and dissemination including interdisciplinary or cross-disciplinary research, public engagement, and knowledge exchange. The Benefits As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes: Excellent Employers Pension Contribution 38 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days 50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers New Electric Car Scheme Cycle To Work scheme Our Culture As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.