Research Associate/Fellow in Intelligent Robotics and Automation for Aerospace Assembly (fixed term) (ENG218518)

Applications are invited for the above post at the Centre for Aerospace Manufacturing (CAM) within Advanced Manufacturing, Faculty of Engineering. 

This post will focus on the development of advanced automation, intelligent robotics, sensing and vision, and context aware end-effector systems. Applicants will engage with an ambitious platform development and testing programme that is robust, well maintained, well documented and managed. The successful candidate will develop new concepts and prototype industrial systems, perform extensive technology testing and evaluation against set requirements and prepare prototype systems for subsequent higher Technology Readiness Level (TRL) applications. 

It will be part of the researcher’s responsibility to interact with both research partners and industrial partners (as well as their supply chain) to drive the development and implementation of these new technologies. This post may involve travel to partner sites across Europe.

Candidates must have an understanding, and preferably direct experience, of one or more of the following areas:

Robotics and automation controlAutomated manufacturing and assembly processesControl system developmentFlexible reconfigurable systems and toolingMetrology and sensing systemsMachine visionSystems engineering involving the coupling or embedding of large software projects to hardwareSignificant programming knowledge in C++/ .Net / PLC control systems/ robot control software (or similar

Key tasks for the post will include:

Development and implementation of new concepts for automated assemblyTesting and validation of technology demonstratorsManagement of automated assembly systems development and validationLiaison with industrial and academic partners and technology suppliersReporting to key stakeholdersDissemination of research through publications, presentations, poster displays and workshops

Candidates must hold (or expect to shortly receive) a PhD or equivalent in an appropriate field. They should be confident, have excellent R&D and communication skills and the ability to work in a team. Experience of working with UK and EU industries is preferred.

This full time post is offered on a fixed term contract for 2 years. Job share arrangements may be considered. 

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Alison Turner, email Alison.Turner@nottingham.ac.uk or Prof Svetan Ratchev, email svetan.ratchev@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 13 Aug 2018
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)