Ultrasonic NDE Research Associate – 3D Imaging

University of Bristol; Bristol; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ultrasonics and Non-Destructive Testing (UNDT) research group at the University of Bristol invites applications for a Research Associate to contribute to a project on 3D ultrasonic imaging for characterisation of critical microstructural locations in polycrystalline materials.

The role focuses on optimising and validating ultrasonic microstructural characterisation methods, performing experimental material testing, and generating datasets to support numerical modelling and ultrasonic

Qualifications

• PhD (or near completion) in Materials Science, Engineering, Physics, or a closely related field.
• Research experience in ultrasonic non-destructive testing.
• Hands-on experience in conventional microstructure characterisation methods (e.g. Electron Back-Scattered Diffraction).

Responsibilities

• Optimise and validate ultrasonic microstructural characterisation methods.
• Perform experimental material testing generating datasets to support numerical modelling and ultrasonic measurements.

Skills

Ultrasonic NDT research

Material testing experience

Microstructure characterisation

Education

PhD in related field

Job description

The Ultrasonics and Non-Destructive Testing (UNDT) research group at the University of Bristol invites applications for a Research Associate to contribute to a project on 3D ultrasonic imaging for characterisation of critical microstructural locations in polycrystalline materials.

The role focuses on optimising and validating ultrasonic microstructural characterisation methods, performing experimental material testing, and generating datasets to support numerical modelling and ultrasonic