University of Cambridge
Research Assistant in Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Grade
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Research Assistant in the Department of Engineering
A position exists, for a Research Assistant in the Department of Engineering, to work on Advanced Manufacturing and Materials.
The post holder will be located in Central Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK.
The Key Responsibilities And Duties Are
- Undertake basic research; for example, by preparing, setting up, conducting and recording the outcome of laser powder bed fusion, mechanical testing, and/or microstructure analysis of metal samples.
- Custodianship of specific instrumentation, including upgrades, calibration, maintenance and performance checks.
- Continue to update knowledge, develop skills, and adapt to new research directions and equipment set up in the research group.
- Analyse and interpret the results of own research and generate original ideas based on outcomes; and contribute to the production of research reports and publications.
- Develop laboratory protocols of best practice and contribute to a safe and organised research environment, including organising and stocking of consumables.
- Assist in the supervision of student projects.
- Make internal and external contacts to develop knowledge and understanding and form relationships for future collaboration, co-ordinate own work with that of others to avoid conflict, and contribute to the planning of research projects.
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The Skills, Qualifications And Experience Required To Perform The Role Are:
- A Bachelor Degree in Mechatronics/Mechanical Engineering/Materials Science or equivalent
- Working knowledge of Matlab/Python or equivalent. Experience with programming microcontrollers and with machine learning/AI is a plus.
- Being familiar with laser powder bed fusion processes.
- A proven ability to communicate with academic and industrial partners both in speaking and in writing.
- Ability to manage own workload and to work on multiple tasks in parallel.
Salary Range
Research Assistant: £33,002 - £35,608
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.
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Please ensure that you submit your Curriculum Vitae (CV), a 1-page covering letter to describe how your profile matches the job requirements, and names and contact details of at least 2 referees who could provide a recommendation letter on your behalf. Documents should be uploaded in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. Please submit your application by midnight on the closing date.
If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact: Elizabeth Howard, Divisional Coordinator, eh301@cam.ac.uk
Please quote reference NM50665 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
Equality, Diversity And Inclusion
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
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