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Research Fellow
Smart Electronic Materials & Systems
Location:
Highfield Campus
Salary:
£30,395 to £37,345
per annum
Full Time Fixed Term (36 months)
Closing Date:
Tuesday 02 July 2019
Interview Date:
Tuesday 20 August 2019
Reference:
1103919FP-R
Condition
monitoring and prognostics is a growth area, combining machine learning
techniques and data mining with real-time data from multiple sources. However,
sensors for tribological applications are still in their infancy. This position
is part of a larger project aiming to bridge this gap by developing next-generation
electrostatic sensors that will dynamically map the evolution of charge on
tribological surfaces, allowing the health of mechanical systems to be
monitored at a much more fundamental level, giving improved health monitoring
and prediction.
Specifically,
this part of the project will develop a linear array of miniature sensors for
dynamically mapping surface charge for onward integration into a data analysis
system to evaluate the sensitivity and resolution of these new sensors.
Main roles and responsibilities
Joining
a multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will be responsible for the
design and testing of novel miniature sensor arrays for surface charge
measurement over small distances. The data from these sensors would train the
machine learning algorithms developed by colleagues in computer science on the
project.
They
would also be expected to assist in correlating the sensor data with other
measurements taken from the same area such as topography, work function, XPS
and SEM or microCT imaging to build forensic correlative images for robust
detection of surface health and remaining life of surface.
The
applicant should have a relevant PhD* in electronics or physics or related science
areas. They are likely to have an experimental background, together with
experience of designing instrumentation systems or analog circuits. Some
experience of surface analysis techniques and knowledge of Tribology and/or
material science/surface engineering is desirable. They will work in a team of
three PDRAs being recruited to this EPSRC funded project. There is an
opportunity to become involved in PhD supervision as well as undergraduate and
graduate projects associated with this area.
About the University
The University of Southampton is an institution in the top one per cent of world universities* and one of the UK’s top 15 research-intensive universities. We have an international reputation for research, teaching and enterprise and hold an Athena SWAN Silver award.
About the Faculty
You
will join a leading Engineering Faculty with an excellent record of
collaborative research with industry and academic institutions in the UK and
abroad. The Faculty offers exceptional research facilities, including a world
class clean room for microengineering, and hosta nCATS, the National Centre for
Advanced Tribology at Southampton.
*QS
World University Rankings 2012-13
* Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded, the title of Research Assistant will be assigned.
Application Procedure
You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The
application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you
need any assistance, please call Geraldine Lewis (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23
8059 3462. Please quote reference 1103919FP-R on all correspondence.
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