Post-Doc Research Fellow â Applications of Ground Penetrating Radar (Fixed Term 3 years) (COMP082)

The School of Computing and Engineering at the University of West London is a dynamic and forward looking School with high quality teaching, student experience and research informed teaching at the top of its priority list. The School has strong links with local, national and international partners and employability of graduates is the key to courses that we offer. The School enjoys state-of-the-art equipment and continues to invest heavily in its improvement.

The post holder will contribute significantly to research, enterprise development and commercial training in the area of applications of Ground Penetrating Radar and other Non-destructive testing methods mainly in Environmental and Soil Engineering (trees and soil-tree roots interaction). The successful candidate is expected to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels including supervision of final year projects. In addition, the successful individual will contribute to new research fundraising activities of the School and will assist the Head of School and the School’s Head of Research and Enterprise in the developing School’s research and enterprise activities.

Candidates with strong numerical and mathematical modelling background in electromagnetic wave propagation and geophysics are particularly encouraged to apply.

Applicants must hold a PhD in a relevant field with a demonstrable track record of research within the field and also hold a recognised teaching qualification for Higher Education. For successful applicants without relevant teaching qualifications then they will join the UWL Academic Professional degree apprenticeship scheme supporting the UK government’s commitment to up skill the UK workforce.

The University of West London is a leading modern university specialising in the education and development of exceptional creative, business and service professionals.  We set ourselves apart by being a career focussed, professionally engaged, university of quality.  We have grown in both size and reputation and have been ranked the best modern University in London (The Times/The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018).  With the Elizabeth line opening we will be even more accessible, with Ealing 42 minutes away from Reading and 24 minutes from Liverpool Street.

Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing Monday 22 October 2018.

CVs without an online application will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 14 Oct 2018
Category: Academic