Assistant Professor: Laser-Based Manufacturing & AI-Driven Processes

Coventry; Coventry; Remote; GBP 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Employers Pension Contribu-

30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holl

New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 ad

Life Assurance 4 x Salary

BUPA Cash Plan

CU Reward Scheme - Discounts

Job summary

Coventry University invites applications for an Assistant Professor (Research) in Laser-Based Manufacturing to advance intelligent laser processing, sensing, AI/ML and manufacturing data.

You will develop an independent research profile, publish high‑quality work, secure external funding, collaborate with academic and industrial partners, and supervise postgraduate researchers while contributing to the Centre's knowledge exchange activities.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in laser processing, manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science or engineering, applied physics, or closely related discipline.
• Experience in laser-based manufacturing technologies and process monitoring.
• Ability to secure research funding and publish high-quality research.

Responsibilities

• Develop independent research profile in laser-based manufacturing and AI/ML applications.
• Publish high-quality research and secure external funding.
• Collaborate with academic/industrial partners and supervise postgraduate researchers.
• Contribute to knowledge exchange and translational activities.

Skills

Laser-based manufacturing

Real-time monitoring

Data acquisition

AI/ML in manufacturing

Multidisciplinary teams

Education

PhD or equivalent in laser processing/manufacturing/engineering

Tools

Sensor systems

Job description

Coventry University invites applications for an Assistant Professor (Research) in Laser-Based Manufacturing to advance intelligent laser processing, sensing, AI/ML and manufacturing data.

You will develop an independent research profile, publish high‑quality work, secure external funding, collaborate with academic and industrial partners, and supervise postgraduate researchers while contributing to the Centre's knowledge exchange activities.