Research Assistant/associate in Embedded Systems - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Newcastle University

Newcastle University
Newcastle University
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Description

Salary:


Research Assistant:
£30,619 to £32,411 per annum


Research Associate:
£33,348 to £35,308 per annum

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits.

We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.


Closing Date: 19 July 2023

The Role


Do you have a prior research background in embedded systems design and electronic engineering? The Engineering department at Newcastle University could be the place for you.


The Microsystems Research Group is seeking to appoint a highly motivated researcher to support the School of Engineering's EPSRC IAA project on "Commercialization of our non-intrusive, autonomous smart water metering infrastructure for flow measurement and leak monitoring".

The Microsystems Group is prominent in the UK.

It has an international reputation for world-leading research across microelectronics design and computer systems engineering with seven academic members, 10+ Research Assistants/Associates and 20+ PhD students.


This project aims to commercialise our non-intrusive and self-contained water metering infrastructure for flow measurement and to adapt our technology to monitor leaks within a water distribution system.

We have already designed and developed a reference infrastructure for smart water metering (a demonstration prototype was created with NWG and tested on our in-house testbed, TRL6), which still requires further development and testing to become a commercial solution.


We are committed to building and maintaining a fair and inclusive working environment and we would be happy to discuss arrangements for flexible and/or blended working.

The appointment is fixed-term, tenable for 12 months in the first instance from 1st July 2023. The position is available on a full-time basis (37 hours per week).

Key Accountabilities
Work on the different tasks in the research project to generate deliverables in a timely manner and meet the project objectives
Provide active intellectual contributions to the research project by ways of, e.g., planning for implementation, generating new ideas, and conducting lab experiments
Prepare clear, well-written reports and draft scientific papers to meet the requirements of high-impact journals on time according to the project timeline set out by the Principal Investigator
Present research findings at conferences or through publications in reputable outlets appropriate to the discipline

The Person

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Sufficient knowledge and research experience in embedded systems design and electronic engineering
Knowledge of hardware/software co-design applied in embedded systems
Knowledge of energy-efficient/low-power design principles
Knowledge of low-power embedded systems design, e.g. energy harvesting systems
Experience in PCB design and programming languages, such as C/C++
Ability to program microcontrollers (e.g. Texas Instrument MSP430 series)
Desirable
A developing track record of peer-reviewed publications in internationally recognised journals and conferences and experience in presenting to the national and international research community
Relevant industry experience in presenting research at national and international conferences

Attributes and Behaviours
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Excellent interpersonal skills to build trust and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to manage research data and maintain records in a professional manner for research projects
Capacity for original thought and initiating new research ideas
Willing to learn and expand your research area and carry out challenging research studies
Maintaining a high level of professional conduct and ethics in research
Committed to embedding the values of equality and diversity in all aspects of your work
Demonstrable commitment to our values of academic excellence; ambition; social responsibility and accountability
Desirable
Industrial experience


Qualifications:

A Bachelors or Masters degree in a discipline closely related to the discipline
Desirable
A PhD (or nearing completion) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering and Communication

Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.


At Newcastle University we hold a silver Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality.

We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC.

In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.


Requisition ID: 25526
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