Research Associate for Manufacturing-Oriented Computational Design

The University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in research and education is seeking a post-doctoral research associate to develop algorithms for optimised structures in additive manufacturing. Ideal candidates will possess a PhD in Mechanical Engineering and excellent C++ skills. This role offers a strong pension scheme, health services, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Market leading Pension scheme

Employee health and wellbeing services

Exceptional annual leave entitlement

Paid closure over Christmas

Local and national discounts

Qualifications

• Strong research record in computational design, topology optimisation, and advanced manufacturing.
• Excellent skills in mathematical formulation.

Responsibilities

• Develop new computational algorithms and formulations for optimised structures and toolpaths.
• Incorporate manufacturing constraints into research.

Skills

C++ programming

Computational design

Topology optimisation

Advanced manufacturing

Intelligent mechatronics

Robotics

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Background

This is a research project taken in the Digital Manufacturing Lab led by Prof. Charlie Wang. The project aims to a computational kernel to effectively generate optimised structure and toolpaths for robot-assisted additive manufacturing with dynamically changed material accumulation directions. This research will be conducted in the School of Engineering at the University of Manchester, and is funded by the University of Manchester and the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

Overview

The post-doctoral research associate will engage in developing new computational algorithms and formulations for generating optimised structure and toolpaths while incorporating manufacturing constraints.

Qualifications

The candidate should have a PhD in Mechanical Engineering and a strong research record in computational design, topology optimisation, advanced manufacturing, intelligent mechatronics, or robotics. Excellent skills in C++ programming and mathematical formulation are expected.

What you will get in return

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working - you can find out more here. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies. Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Prof Charlie Wang
Email: [e-mail]

General enquiries:
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Closing information: This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.