Research Assistant in Mechanical Engineering for Advanced Manufacturing Systems (x2 positions)

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Sheffield, ENGLAND
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 10 Mar 2024

Do you hold a good honours degree in Engineering or a related subject and are curious about the potential of a research career?We have an exciting opportunity in the Department of Automatic Control & Systems Engineering for two Research Assistants in Mechanical Engineering for Advanced Manufacturing Systems. You will contribute directly to and play an active role in mechanical engineering, contributing to the digital manufacturing activities of the Department with the Airbus/RAEng Chair.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills inCAS software for 3D modelling and simulations, using your knowledge of mechatronics, automation, fixturing, actuator design, and robotics to further the project’s goals and aims in a leading advanced manufacturing environment.

You will develop the chance to learn about advanced manufacturing’s research environment in one of the subject’s leading departments, working shoulder-to-shoulder with experts leading cutting-edge research.

This is a full-time position, but we are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University.

We’re one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. The University’s Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

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