Research Associate / Fellow in Digital Manufacturing (Fixed term - part time)

We are looking for a Research Associate / Fellow in Digital Manufacturing to join our friendly and inclusive team within Advanced Manufacturing at the University of Nottingham. 

Our team is world leading in advanced manufacturing, robotics, digitalization, and factory automation. As part of the research team, the role holder will contribute to the EPSRC funded Elastic Manufacturing Systems (EMS) project. The EMS project aims to develop and demonstrate a new concept of Elasticity in Manufacturing Systems. This will allow future manufacturing operations to be delivered as a service, based on dynamic resource requirements and provision. 

The successful candidate will contribute to the following areas: 

• Support the development of digital manufacturing 'apps', building on existing methods to contain and deploy apps, adapted and applied to operational technology environments. 
• Develop and enhance existing app prototypes, including an app for monitoring the energy consumption of manufacturing robotics.  

At the University of Nottingham, we are always pushing boundaries with our innovation. We believe that our people are the key to our success. We also understand that some candidates are reluctant to apply unless they tick every box of the criteria stated on an advert. However, if you do not tick every box but feel you have what it takes to be successful in this role, we would encourage you to make an application. 

This post is available immediately and offered on fixed term contract until 30 September 2024. Hours of work are 8–16 hours per week. Please specify in your covering letter the preferred number of hours.

In the covering letter, candidates should also briefly describe how they meet the person specification included in the role profile. 

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Svetan Ratchev email [email protected] . Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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