Research Associate - Preston, United Kingdom - University of Central Lancashire

University of Central Lancashire
University of Central Lancashire
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Preston, United Kingdom

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Description

Job Reference
1252-23


Date Posted
Friday 15 March 2024


Application Closing Date
Sunday 7 April 2024


Location
Preston Campus


Salary
(£33,966 - £39,347)


Basis
Full Time


Contract Type
Fixed Term for 18 months


Job Category / Type
Academic / Research


School / Service
School of Engineering and Computing


Hours
37 hours per week


Interview Date
To be confirmed


Job details:


Duties and responsibilities:


  • To develop a magnetic actuation setup for microrobotic control.
  • To develop a system for imaging and tracking microrobots and bacteria based on visual feedback.
  • To conduct research toward a new platform of microrobots for drug delivery.
  • To conduct experiments on control of microrobots.
  • To conduct process simulation and design and optimisations.
  • To conduct tests and analyse the data.
  • To ensure the validity and reliability of data at all times.
  • To maintain highly organised and accurate record of all findings and developments.
  • To assist with the writing of reports and proposals.
  • To present findings to colleagues and students.
  • To provide advice to other staff and students.
  • To assist with the publication of findings.
  • To attend relevant workshops and conferences as necessary.
  • To conduct test in the collaborators lab.
  • To contribute to the development of interdisciplinary research and scholarship across the School.
  • To provide teaching support/presentations to undergraduate/postgraduate sessions, where relevant to research skills and interests.

Essential requirements:

  • PhD in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or a discipline relevant to the post.
  • Experience of research in microrobotics, magnetic actuation and image tracking.
  • Ability to contribute to publications and reports through excellent academic research writing skills.
  • Ability to work alone and carry out a arrange of research tasks autonomously and also to work as part of a team.

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