Ultrasonic NDT Research Associate: 3D Microstructure Imaging

University of Bristol; West of England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Bristol is seeking a Research Associate to contribute to a project on 3D ultrasonic imaging for characterising local microstructural locations in polycrystalline materials. The role focuses on optimisation and validation of ultrasonic methods, with exposure to a multidisciplinary environment spanning materials science, signal processing, and imaging.

You will perform experimental testing and generate datasets to support numerical modelling and ultrasonic measurements, leveraging a

Qualifications

• PhD (or near completion) in Materials Science, Engineering, Physics, or a closely related field.
• Experience in ultrasonic non-destructive testing.
• Hands-on experience with conventional microstructure characterisation methods such as EBSD.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Ultrasonic imaging

Non-destructive testing

Data analysis

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

PhD in Materials Science/Engineering/Physics

Tools

EBSD

Job description

University of Bristol is seeking a Research Associate to contribute to a project on 3D ultrasonic imaging for characterising local microstructural locations in polycrystalline materials. The role focuses on optimisation and validation of ultrasonic methods, with exposure to a multidisciplinary environment spanning materials science, signal processing, and imaging.

You will perform experimental testing and generate datasets to support numerical modelling and ultrasonic measurements, leveraging a