University of Nottingham
Research Associate/Fellow (Fixed term)
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Area
Engineering
Location
Jubilee Campus
Salary
£32,080 to £47,389 per annum, depending on skills and experience (minimum £35608 with relevant PhD). Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.
Closing Date
Sunday 01 November 2026
Reference
ENG2474826
Job Description/Role Profile
This post is part of the EPSRC Programme Grant “Dialling Up Performance for On Demand Manufacturing”. This project aims to develop a TOOLKIT to enable the rapid formulation of 3D printable materials into products. This toolkit will be composed of an integrated suite of software and experimental tools and will be informed by the collection of data en route to the development of advanced 3D printed products. The focus of this specific role is the development of software tools that support the development of TOOLKIT: to develop and use machine learning and other computational tools to predict 3D printing outcomes. This will require the collection and curation of relevant experimental and simulation data, the development of automated computational screening tools and the development of analytical methods that can be used to support decision making. This is an interdisciplinary collaboration that will require working with teams in Strathclyde, Loughborough and Nottingham to create a usable open source platform for automating the 3D printing workflow.
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As part of the role, you will aid in writing publications, present research at national and international conferences and liaise with collaborators. You will be given support to develop and shape your future career, and hence this position may be particularly attractive to those looking to develop their research independence and leadership skills in a supportive and team-oriented environment.
Requirements
- (or about to complete) a PhD in engineering, data science or equivalent degree
- Experience in coding in scientific languages and packages
- Experience in 3D printing and computational modelling (desirable)
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a team to tight deadlines
The CV and/or cover letter should clearly exemplify how you meet the criteria highlighted herein and in the Role Profile and describe your motivation for applying for this position.
Job Details
- Duration: 18 months
- Location: Faculty of Engineering at the University of Nottingham
- Start Date: 1st November 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter
- Hours: Full time (36.25 hours/week)
- Flexible Working: Possible to support those with specific requirements
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Informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof Ricky Wildman (ricky.wildman@nottingham.ac.uk). Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
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We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) employer. Increasing the diversity of our community is extremely important to us and we are committed to the aims of Disability Confident Scheme.
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