Manufacturing-Focused Computational Design Researcher

The University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employer contribution pension

29 days annual leave plus bank holdays

Ride to work and EV car scheme

Job summary

The University of Manchester invites applications for a Research Associate in Manufacturing-Oriented Computational Design in the Digital Manufacturing Lab, Manchester. The role focuses on developing a computational kernel to generate optimised structures and toolpaths for robot-assisted additive manufacturing with dynamically changed material accumulation directions.

You will conduct independent and collaborative research, publish results, and prepare external funding proposals.

Qualifications

• Have, or be about to obtain, a relevant PhD (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering / Industrial Engineering
• Specialist knowledge in computational design, advanced manufacturing, intelligent mechatronics or robotics
• Experience in C++ programming and mathematics formulation

Responsibilities

• Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research, with the assistance of a mentor if required
• Conduct individual and collaborative research projects
• Write up research work for publication
• Prepare proposals and applications to external bodies, e.g. for funding and contractual purposes
• Plan and manage own research activity in collaboration with others

Skills

C++ programming

Mathematics

Communication

Teamwork

Independence

Education

PhD in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Job description

The University of Manchester invites applications for a Research Associate in Manufacturing-Oriented Computational Design in the Digital Manufacturing Lab, Manchester. The role focuses on developing a computational kernel to generate optimised structures and toolpaths for robot-assisted additive manufacturing with dynamically changed material accumulation directions.

You will conduct independent and collaborative research, publish results, and prepare external funding proposals.