Research Assistant in Design and Prototyping

1000scholars; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Newcastle University invites applications for a part-time research role within the RAPID project on real-time predictive monitoring of wheel-rail adhesion. You will contribute to the development of intelligent railway adhesion-management technology in collaboration with industrial and academic partners.

The position is fixed-term for 9 months at 18.5 hours per week, with a pro rata salary of £33,951 to £35,608 per annum. The role is based in Newcastle upon Tyne and led by Dr Sadegh Nadimi.

Qualifications

• Experience in a research project environment.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines and with external partners.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the RAPID project on real-time predictive monitoring of wheel-rail adhesion.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team led by Dr Sadegh Nadimi.
• Collaborate with industry partners and academic collaborators in field trials.

Skills

Research experience

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Job description

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

The Role

Newcastle University is seeking highly motivated researchers to join the RAPID (Real-time Predictive Monitoring of Particulate Flow for Industrial and Infrastructure Decision-making) project, an ambitious programme developing the next generation of intelligent railway adhesion-management technology.

RAPID is addressing one of the railway industry's most significant operational and safety challenges: the real-time prediction and optimisation of wheel-rail adhesion and sanding system performance. Working with industrial partner DB ESG, RSSB, and BrianRail, the project will advance a novel sensing and AI platform in field trials on operational railway infrastructure.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to technology with the potential to improve railway safety, reliability and sustainability worldwide.

The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team led by Dr Sadegh Nadimi.

Find out more about the Faculty of Science, Agriculture & Engineering here: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/sage/.

Find out more about our School of Engineering: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/engineering/.

Contact for the post is Dr Sadegh Nadimi: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/engineering/staff/profile/sadeghnadimi-shahraki.html.

This is a part-time position for 18.5 hours per week offered on a fixed-term basis for the duration of 9 months.

£33,951 to £35,608 per annum, pro rata.