Jobs @ Department of Engineering

Reducing the environmental impact of the built environment requires more sustainable structural design. This means using better structural materials and using structural materials better. Achieving efficient, constructable solutions for floor systems that require both long spans and flexible service layouts has been a barrier to the adoption of new lower net carbon materials, such as engineered timber, in the commercial building sector worldwide. The aim of this project is thus to develop, test and produce design guidance for timber-hybrid cellular beam solutions for long-span floor systems.

During this research, you will use a combination of analytical, numerical and experimental research methods to understand the behaviour of timber-hybrid cellular beams and then use this understanding to inform design. You will have the opportunity to investigate novel timber-hybrid cellular beam concepts proposed by industrial partners and to develop your own design solutions.

You will be part of a supportive research group that embraces diversity and enables flexible working. We are centred in the new Civil Engineering Building which accommodates both state-of-the-art lab spaces and a vibrant community of research students, researchers, academics and more.

Applicants should have (or expect to obtain by the start date) at least a good 2.1 degree in an Engineering or related subject. Knowledge or experience of structural analysis, numerical modelling and/or experimental testing is desirable. Industrial experience is welcome but not expected. A background in timber engineering is similarly welcome but not expected.

EPSRC DTP studentships are fully-funded (fees and maintenance) for students eligible for Home fees. EU and international students may be considered for a small number of awards at the Home fees rate. Full eligibility criteria can be found via the following link; https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/finance/fees/what-my-fee-status

Applications should be submitted via the University of Cambridge Applicant Portal https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/egegpdpeg, with Dr Rob Foster identified as the potential supervisor. Applications may close early if the position is filled before the advertised date.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has received funding for one of three Hubs in Telecommunications, named 'Platform Driving the Ultimate Connectivity' (TITAN). The TITAN consortium comprises 16 UK universities, each with distinct domain expertise in telecommunications. The University of Cambridge, through its LiFi Research Centre (LRC), is leading TITAN. The aim of this Hub is to lay the foundations for the future 'network of networks' and to translate this research into emerging global standards, such as 6th generation (6G) wireless networks. Additionally, the University is involved in the second Telecoms Hub, 'All-Spectrum Connectivity' (HASC), which is led by the University of Oxford, along with several other publicly funded projects aligned with TITAN.

The TITAN Hub unit will be based within the Electrical Engineering Division at West Cambridge and we are seeking an experienced Research Coordinator to provide coordination support for all ongoing projects and management of the day-to-day operations of the LRC.

You will be responsible for the comprehensive management of all administrative and financial matters, overseeing recruitment processes, arranging travel and workshops, and acting as a Personal Assistant to the Principal Investigator (PI). You will also support the development of new project proposals stemming from the research in these projects.

Educated to degree level/Level 6 vocational qualification, or equivalent level of practical experience, you will be an experienced user of Microsoft Office, as well as proficient in the use of the LaTeX document preparation software, with excellent organisational skills. Previous administrative experience within a role in higher education, as well as an understanding of research coordination are essential. Ideally, this would have been gained from a background in a similar role in the University. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are also necessary pre-requisites for this role.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 March 2025 in the first instance.

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

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The closing date for applications is Monday 18 March 2024. If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact the HR Office at the Department of Engineering (hr-office@eng.cam.ac.uk, +44 (0)1223 332615).

Please quote reference NM40646 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Decarbonizing the global economy can only be achieved by reducing the carbon intensity of energy sources. A key to achieving this is reducing the techno-economic barriers to replacing fossil fuel usage with low carbon and renewable sources. Solutions which reduce plant costs, improve plant efficiency, and increase plant flexibility with other energy sources, are key to delivering the UK Net Zero target.

This project addresses this by developing design methods to improve the performance of turbomachines operating with non-conventional or 'advanced' fluids, which can be used to reduce energy demand and improve energy efficiency. These advanced fluids include dense-gases (such as organic vapours) and supercritical fluids (such as super-critical CO2) and are fundamental to low-carbon energy systems using Organic Rankine Cycles and sCO2 cycles. These systems are important for a range of technologies including Heat Recovery and CHP, Carbon Capture, Hydrogen Gas Turbines and Renewables. Advanced fluids can be used as working fluids for heat management systems and to augment the performance of a gas-turbine prime mover. By exploiting the very high-power densities achievable with high pressure advanced fluids, these systems can be relatively compact and therefore minimize overall system cost and size. The project will use high fidelity simulations (Direct Numerical and Large Eddy Simulation) to investigate turbomachinery flows with advanced fluids (such as super-critical CO2).

Applicants should have (or expect to obtain by the start date) at least a good 2.1 degree, preferably at masters level, in an Engineering or related subject.

EPSRC iCASE studentships are fully-funded (fees and maintenance) for students eligible for Home fees. EU and international students may be considered for a small number of awards at the Home fees rate. Full eligibility criteria can be found via the following link; https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/finance/fees/what-my-fee-status

Applications should be submitted for the PhD in Engineering via the University of Cambridge Applicant Portal https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/egegpdpeg with Professor Andrew Wheeler identified as the potential supervisor.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

Engineering Interfaces to Efficiently Charge Catalysts

With the emergence of low-cost renewable energy sources and our societal push for decarbonization, it has become attractive to utilize renewable electrons to drive important industrial reactions such as ammonia synthesis and hydrogen production and to address issues related to sustainability such as emissions capture and conversion. However, conventional porous catalytic materials currently in use are designed for thermal processes, and they are inefficient in storing and using charges at the catalytic interface to affect reaction performance. Our research group has the capability to engineer these catalytic interfaces to improve electron transport and storage using a robust atom-by-atom deposition methodology inspired from thin film technologies such as Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) and Self-Assembled Monolayers (SAM). This methodology improves over conventional methods of incipient wetness that have issues related to large crystallite formation and irregular structures, leading to an inefficient use of materials.

In this studentship, you will engineer nanostructures and investigate their catalytic properties under charge modulation for reactions involving fuel generations. The theme, as you have noticed, is efficiency i.e. efficiency in utilizing materials and efficiency in storing energy. Therefore, your work will include both exciting proof of concept studies and wider exploratory studies related to industrial applications. The advancements you make will have a major impact on UK's pursuit for decarbonization. Throughout the studentship, we will develop the research objectives over time, with the central theme focusing on engineering interfaces. You will have the opportunity to work with world-class experts at Cambridge and at other national and international institutions.

Informal enquiries to tmo32@cam.ac.uk are warmly encouraged.

Lab website: http://onnlab.eng.cam.ac.uk/home

EPSRC DTP studentships are fully-funded (fees and maintenance) for students eligible for Home fees. EU and international students may be considered for a small number of awards at the Home fees rate. Full eligibility criteria can be found via the following link; https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/finance/fees/what-my-fee-status

Applications should be submitted via the University of Cambridge Applicant Portal https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/egegpdpeg, with Tzia Ming Onn identified as the potential supervisor. Applications may close early if the position is filled before the advertised date.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

Applications are invited for two Research Laboratory Technicians to join the Civil Engineering Division, which supports world-leading research and teaching. Both roles are offered on an initial three-year fixed-term basis. One of the positions available will have a focus on soil mechanics, the other focussing on structural engineering, although the team supports activities across both areas.

The roles, which are part of Division D, have been created to provide maintenance and technical support to ensure the smooth running of the NRFIS geotechnical laboratories in the Civil Engineering Building. The roles will offer a variety of responsibilities, including working with academics and researchers to manufacture and prepare specimens, providing technical advice to students/researchers on the design of experiments, supporting students/researchers and others in practical sessions, maintaining state-of-art equipment and contributing towards ensuring safety regulations are followed. There may be an opportunity to work on research projects taking place within the geotechnical group.

The Research Laboratory Technicians will be required to work flexibly across the week to accommodate the different durations of tests and experimental schedules. They will be expected to act with a high level of independence and to work proactively and on their own initiative.

The successful candidate will have practical experience in the safe use of machine tools and hand tools and experience in providing training and knowledge of specialised geotechnical laboratory activities and equipment would be an advantage. You should have a standard of education/qualification equitable to degree/level 6, or an equivalent level of practical experience. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential for this role, together with the ability to understand and explain diverse technical and design problems to researchers/students.

Fixed-term: The funds for these posts are available for 3 years in the first instance.

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

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If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact the HR Office at the Department of Engineering (hroffice@eng.cam.ac.uk, +44 (0)1223 332615).

Please quote reference NM40593 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

We are looking for an experienced IT Support Technician to join the Department of Engineering's Information and Computing Services group (ICS) at the Department's site in Trumpington Street.

ICS provides IT and AV services that underpin the Department's world-leading teaching and research, as well as the administration that supports them. ICS comprises approximately 30 IT professionals, working in teams focused on user support, infrastructure, AV, research support and DevOps.

As Principal IT Support Technician, you will join the helpdesk and desktop support team headed by the IT Support Team Leader. The Support Team is responsible for front-line IT services and provides first- and second-tier support to users in the Department of Engineering, working closely with colleagues within the Support Team and across the ICS group. Alongside your core support work, you will have the opportunity to work on special projects and services, and to contribute to IT planning.

With users comprising students, academics and professional staff, this is a busy and dynamic environment, and you will be exposed to a wide range of technologies. You should enjoy interacting with customers and have a desire to progress your technical skills through your work and through the training and development opportunities available to members of ICS. The IT Support Team is the face of IT in the Department for many users, and it must respond quickly, communicate effectively and provide high levels of service. Ideally, you will have demonstratable skills and experience with:

• Delivering customer-facing IT services and support
• Computer configuration management and deployment tools
• Troubleshooting PC hardware and software issues
• Proactively investigating issues and determining fixes
• Defining, carrying out and documenting small projects
• Contributing to standard procedures and support documentation
• Microsoft Windows, Office and all Microsoft 365 products

Experience with any/all of networking (DNS, DHCP), Linux (CentOS, Ubuntu), Macs, Active Directory and Windows Server would be advantage.

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If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact the HR Office at the Department of Engineering (hr-office@eng.cam.ac.uk, 01223 332615).

Please quote reference NM40583 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

We wish to recruit a Research Associate / Senior Research Associates in the Department of Engineering, to work on the EPSRC programme grant "Transforming networks - building an intelligent optical infrastructure (TRANSNET)".

Optical networks underpin the global digital communications infrastructure, and the next-generation digital infrastructure needs more than raw capacity. The aim of TRANSNET is to create an adaptive intelligent optical network that is able to dynamically provide capacity where and when it is needed. It is envisaged that machine learning (ML) will become ubiquitous in future optical networks, at all levels of design and operation, from digital coding, equalisation and impairment mitigation, through to monitoring, fault prediction and identification, and signal restoration, traffic pattern prediction and resource planning.

The post holder will be located in West Cambridge Cambridgeshire, UK.

The key responsibilities and duties are research into intelligent optical networking through the use of machine learning, liaising with project partners and the mentoring of research students.

Candidates should have a PhD degree in Engineering or a related scientific discipline.

Candidates should have experience of experimental research including applying machine learning algorithms to optical fibre communication systems and knowledge of digital coherent transceivers and associated digital signal processing. They should have a demonstrable ability to communicate with academic and industrial partners, a record of publishing high quality research in high quality journals and at the leading conferences in the field. In addition they should be able to demonstrate the ability to collaborate broadly within the field and support and mentor research students.

Appointment at Senior Research Associate level is dependent on significant experience as a postdoctoral research associate or equivalent, with proven impact from authored publications.

Salary Ranges:
Research Associate: £36,024 - £44,263
Senior Research Associate: £45,585 - £57,696

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

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Please ensure that you upload (1) your Curriculum Vitae (CV), (2) a Covering Letter in which you should indicate your research interests and explain how your skills would contribute to Research Theme 4 within the TRANSNET project and (3) a research publication list in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. Please submit your application by midnight on the closing date.

If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact Seb Savory (sjs1001@cam.ac.uk). For queries related to the application process please contact Sue Murkett, by email on sm330@cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference NM40024 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Two positions exist, for a Research Assistant/Associate in the Department of Engineering, to work on a reactor-physics based assessment of the role of uncertainty in a severe nuclear accident.

The post-holders will be located in Central Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK.

The key responsibilities and duties are: completing a review of relevant existing literature; continually updating knowledge and understanding of relevant modelling and uncertainty quantification methods; development and validation of suitable reactor - and multi-physics models of a 4-loop Westinghouse PWR; application of suitable uncertainty quantification methodologies to enable the impact of uncertainties on the progression of loss of coolant accidents to be assessed; writing research publications and attending conferences; writing reports and participating in meetings with project partners.

Additional responsibilities include: assisting in the supervision of student projects; assisting in the development of student research skills; planning and delivering seminars relating to research area.

The successful applicants will have or be very near to completing a PhD in Nuclear Engineering or a related subject (or have equivalent experience). They will have knowledge and experience of nuclear reactor simulation work - both reactor and multi-physics simulation - and of uncertainty quantification work. They will ideally have experience of using the UK reactor physics codes WIMS and PANTHER and of using the RELAP5 transient and accident analysis code. They will have experience of managing their own workload and a track record of authoring high-quality academic publications.

Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD (or equivalent experience). Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will be appointed at Research Assistant level, which will be amended to Research Associate once the PhD has been awarded.

Salary Ranges: Research Assistant: £29,605 - £33,966 Research Associate: £36,024 - £44,263

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 December 2024 in the first instance.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering letter in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. Please submit your application by midnight on the closing date.

If you have any questions of a technical nature about this vacancy, please contact Professor Geoff Parks, email: gtp10@cam.ac.uk. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Jo Boyle, email jb780@cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference NM40534 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Applications are invited for a Principal Technician (Electronics) to join the Distributed Information and Automation Laboratory (DIAL) at the Institute of Manufacturing (IfM) in Division E. The post is part of a new and large research hub focused on assisting UK manufacturers with exploiting digital technologies to extract intelligence from their manufacturing and supply chain data.

The main responsibilities of the post will include the design and build of low cost digital solutions, implementing them as demonstrations at IfM, visiting companies to help them implement the solutions, and assessing the effectiveness of the solutions.

You should have relevant experience in developing systems with low-cost components and be fully familiar with specialised electronics workshop activity and equipment e.g. micro computing platforms Raspberry Pi, Arduino; and software e.g. python. In addition, an understanding of wireless computing environments is required and experience of having worked in industry or knowledge of the manufacturing industry would be beneficial.

Applicants should be educated to degree level / level 6 vocational qualification or an equivalent level of practical experience. You should be able to design, specify and manufacture, as appropriate, a range of electronic parts/systems to a high degree of precision. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential, together with the ability to understand and explain diverse technical and design problems to researchers and industry contacts.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 30 September 2025 in the first instance.

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

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If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact the HR Office at the Department of Engineering (hr-office@eng.cam.ac.uk, 01223 332615).

Please quote reference NM40535 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Two positions are available, for Research Assistants in the Department of Engineering, to work on the Aviation Impact Accelerator project led by Professor Robert Miller.

The post holder will be located in the Whittle Laboratory, West Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK.

Climate neutral aviation is possible, however, there is no silver bullet and to achieve it a whole system approach is required considering technology, infrastructure, business models, investment and policy. The Aviation Impact Accelerator (AIA) is a multidisciplinary international group of academics and practitioners drawing on a broad range of expertise assembled by the University of Cambridge, to develop an interactive, evidence-based tool to allow decision-makers to map, understand, and embark on the pathways towards sustainable flight.

Key responsibilities and duties include: investigating technologies for climate neutral aviation; contributing to academic and accessible outputs including articles and papers; developing system models of aviation; working closely with AIA team and external partners; promoting diverse participation and achievement in Engineering, including supporting the annual CDT Women in Aerospace event; supporting liaison and collaboration external organisations; participating in networks for the exchange of information; planning and managing your own research activity in collaboration with others.

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree or have obtained one by the time the position commences. A master's degree is desirable. We are looking for self-motivated individuals who have recently graduated with interests in a range of areas including economics (around the energy transition and technoeconomic analysis), energy transition policy, aviation engineering (aircraft modelling, fuel production, electrical systems, aviation operations or systems, airport design and operations) and data visualisation. The ideal candidates would be interested in one or more of these areas but would also have an interest in working with people across the multidisciplinary AIA team. We will also be looking for candidates who are self-motivated, have good communication skills and are interested in outreach in the aviation sector.

This fellowship offers the opportunity to explore a career in aviation and academia while getting the chance to interact with stakeholders in industry, government, and civil society. Post-holders can expect support in exploring their next career goals. It has never been more important to bring together diverse experiences and thinking to tackle the global challenge of climate change, and to demonstrate how innovative thinking can help design a better future.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.

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Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering letter in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. Please submit your application by midnight on the closing date.

If you have any questions about this vacancy which are of a technical nature, please contact Beth Barker (beth.barker@cisl.cam.ac.uk). If you have a query related to the application process, please email Juliet Teather: jet63@cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference NM40530 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

A position exists, for a Research Associate in the Additive Microstructure Engineering (AddME) Laboratory at the Department of Engineering. The role is to carry out experiments to investigate the recyclability of metal powders used in laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) processes. The post holder will be located in Central Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK. The key responsibilities and duties are to characterize powder spreadability during LPBF and the microstructure of metal alloys produced by LPBF using proprietary technologies which have been developed by the AddME Lab group. The equipment required to carry out such experiments is already available in the group, but requires updating since it has not been used since 2021. The role holder is expected to support and maintain the University's national and international reputation for excellence in research and teaching by producing high quality results which will be published in peer-reviewed journals and disseminate at national and international conferences. They will also assist with writing reports for funding bodies and with grant administration. The role holder is expected to work and interact with other members of the research group and with our industrial partners. They will contribute to seminars and to take part in the research group's broader research activities. The skills, qualifications and experience required to perform the role include experimental research experience in powder metallurgy processes and microstructure analysis of metals and metal alloys, expertise in machine design and control, and knowledge of laser powder bed fusion processes. The applicant will have obtained or be close to obtaining a PhD in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science.

Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will be appointed at Research Assistant level, which will be amended to Research Associate once the PhD has been awarded.

Salary Ranges: Research Assistant: £29,605 - £33,966 Research Associate: £36,024 - £44,263

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 March 2025 in the first instance.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) inclusive of publication list and a covering letter in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. Please submit your application by midnight on the closing date.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact: Elizabeth Howard, Divisional Coordinator on eh301@cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference NM40477 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

A position exists, for a Research Assistant/Associate in the Department of Engineering, to work on Optical Wireless Communication. Please refer to the HR7 for specific details of the role.

The post holder will be located in West Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK.

The key responsibilities and duties are:

-Research and scholarship: develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research; conduct individual and collaborative research projects; write up research work for presentation and publication; assist in the preparation of proposals and applications to external bodies, e.g. for funding and contractual purposes. -Teaching and learning support: may assist in the supervision of student projects; provide limited supervision/instruction to classes. -Liaison and networking: liaise with colleagues and students; build internal and external contacts and participate in networks for the exchange of information and to form relationships for future collaboration. -Planning and organising: plan the use of research resources, laboratories and workshops as appropriate.

The skills, qualifications and experience required to perform the role are:

-Holds (or be close to obtaining) a PhD in a relevant specialist subject which includes: Optical wireless communication, Fibre optics, Wireless communication, Communication signal processing, and Photonics. -A significant track record in the field of Optical wireless communication, optical fibre, photonics, or radio communication (i.e. publications, presentations, etc.). -Willingness to contribute to the wider activities of the group by participating in seminars, co-supervising students and taking part in outreach activities. -Highly developed written and oral communication skills in English, excellent presentation, organisational and problem-solving skills. -Self-motivated to achieve research objectives and ability to work effectively and independently as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will be appointed at Research Assistant level, which will be amended to Research Associate once the PhD has been awarded.

Salary Ranges: Research Assistant: £29,605 - £33,966 Research Associate: £36,024 - £44,263

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 March 2025 in the first instance.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering letter in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. Please submit your application by midnight on the closing date.

If you have any questions of a technical nature about this vacancy please contact Dr Iman Tavakkolnia it360@cam.ac.uk or the application process, please contact: Sue Murkett, email sm330@eng.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference NM40448 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Two positions exist, for Research Assistants/Associates in the Department of Engineering, to work on Optical Wireless Communication and Signal Processing. Please refer to the HR7 for specific details of the roles.

The post holders will be located in West Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK.

The key responsibilities and duties are:

• Research and scholarship: develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research; conduct individual and collaborative research projects; write up research work for presentation and publication; assist in the preparation of proposals and applications to external bodies, e.g. for funding and contractual purposes.
  
• Teaching and learning support: may assist in the supervision of student projects; provide limited supervision/instruction to classes.
  
• Liaison and networking: liaise with colleagues and students; build internal and external contacts and participate in networks for the exchange of information and to form relationships for future collaboration.
  
• Planning and organising: plan the use of research resources, laboratories and workshops as appropriate.
  

The skills, qualifications and experience required to perform the role are:

• Holds (or be close to obtaining) a PhD in a relevant specialist subject which includes: Optical wireless communication, radio frequency (RF) communications, fibre optics, signal processing for communications, and photonics.
• A significant track record in the field of optical wireless communication, RF communications, optical fibre or photonics (i.e. high-impact journal publications, talks and presentations, etc.).
  
• Willingness to contribute to the wider activities of the group by participating in seminars, co-supervising students and taking part in outreach activities.
  
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills in English, excellent presentation, organisational and problem-solving skills.
  
• Self-motivated to achieve research objectives, capability of creative thinking and ability to work effectively and independently as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  

Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will be appointed at Research Assistant level, which will be amended to Research Associate once the PhD has been awarded.

Salary Ranges:
Research Assistant: £29,605 - £33,966
Research Associate: £36,024 - £44,263

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 March 2025 in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Please upload your CV, a covering letter, one page research plan, a publication list, with a brief description of your contribution to each, in the Upload section of the online application. Additional documents uploaded but not requested will not be considered. Submit your application by midnight on the closing date.

For questions about this vacancy contact Dr Iman Tavakkolnia: it360@cam.ac.uk. For questions on the application process, contact: Sue Murkett, sm330@eng.cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference NM40458 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

We are looking for an adventurous researcher to explore Monte Carlo methods for radiation transport (as part of the EPSRC grant, MaThRad). The Cambridge Nuclear Energy group is developing a modern, modifiable radiation transport code, SCONE. We are looking for software developers/researchers with experience of implementing physical models who are keen to understand radiation transport and Monte Carlo code development. The ideal candidate will work within a team to improve SCONE whilst also contributing ideas to expand the application of Monte Carlo methods.

Areas of interest include Monte Carlo applied to reactor multi-physics (static and dynamic), radiation shielding and variance reduction, medical physics and charged particle transport, and algorithmic acceleration techniques. Researchers will have significant freedom in deciding their preferred direction.

This position includes the possibility to undertake an academic or industrial placement with one of our 26 partners. Among others, partners include: MIT, Tsinghua University, EPFL, Jacobs, UCLH, NASA, CEA, EDF Energy, Rolls Royce, CCFE.

The successful candidate must have or be close to obtaining a PhD in Physics or Nuclear Engineering, preferably in the fields of Reactor Physics and Radiation Transport Modelling Methods. They should have a strong mathematical foundation in Monte Carlo methods, proven ability of their application, demonstrated software development skills and an ability to work in a team. Applicants with a related background should provide evidence of their versatility.

Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will be appointed at Research Assistant level, which will be amended to Research Associate once the PhD has been awarded.

Salary Ranges: Research Assistant: £29,605 - £33,966 Research Associate: £36,024 - £44,263

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 36 months in the first instance.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering letter in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. Please submit your application by midnight on the closing date.

If you have any questions of a technical nature about this position, please contact Prof Eugene Shwageraus (es607@cam.ac.uk) or if they concern the application process, contact Mrs Jo Boyle (jb780@cam.ac.uk)

Please quote reference NM40429 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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We are looking for a PhD student to work with Prof. Matthew Juniper and Dr. Alexandros Kontogiannis (EPSRC post-doctoral Fellow) on Physics-enhanced velocimetry of Flow Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Flow-MRI). Flow-MRI simultaneously measures all three velocity components of a flow in three spatial dimensions and one time dimension. This data contains high quality information about the flow but suffers from a low signal-to-noise ratio and the need for time-consuming post-processing. We will enhance the spatial and temporal resolution of Flow-MRI images by combining high quality Flow-MRI data with high quality prior information: that the flow obeys conservation of mass and momentum.

We achieve this by assimilating data directly into a Finite Element computational fluid dynamics (CFD) code using adjoint-accelerated Bayesian Inference. We have proven this concept in steady laminar flows and are searching for a PhD student to work with us to extend this method to periodic and turbulent flows. The expected outcome will be a step-change improvement in Flow-MRI image quality for 3D time-evolving flows. We estimate from our previous work that, by imposing high quality priors, equivalent information can be extracted from around 100 times less data than current methods.

In this project we will collaborate with the School of Clinical Medicine and the Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology Department at Cambridge. We may also collaborate with colleagues at Stanford and Purdue in the USA. This project would suit a student with strong skills in mathematics, numerical analysis, or programming, and an interest in fluid mechanics.

EPSRC DTP studentships are fully-funded (fees and maintenance) for students eligible for Home fees. EU and international students may be considered for a small number of awards at the Home fees rate. Full eligibility criteria can be found via the following link; https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/finance/fees/what-my-fee-status

Applicants should have strong skills in mathematics, numerical analysis, or programming, and an interest in fluid mechanics. They should have (or expect to obtain by the start date) a degree in an appropriate subject.

To apply for this studentship, please send your two page CV and course transcripts (if available) to Prof. Matthew Juniper to arrive no later than 20th February 2024. Applications may close early if the position is filled before this date.

Please note that any offer of funding will be conditional on securing a place as a PhD student. Candidates will need to apply separately for admission through the University's Graduate Admissions application portal; this can be done before or after applying for this funding opportunity. The applicant portal can be accessed via: www.graduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/egegpdpeg. The final deadline for PhD applications is 16 May 2024, although it is advisable to apply earlier than this.

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We are seeking for a Research Assistant/Associate in Data Science to join the Centre for Industrial Sustainability within the Department of Engineering, to work on the SEEBEYOND project which aims to motivate food companies improve environmental performance beyond legal compliance. The project is funded by the Environment Agency and Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).

The post holder will be based in West Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK.

The role offers a distinct opportunity to develop real-world solutions to environmental sustainability with cutting-edge transdisciplinary research. The post holder will provide technical expertise to address the specific project needs through analysing the structure of databases using knowledge graphs and graph algorithms. This will create a suitable framework for constructing a standardised data structure to develop a scalable solution to helping food companies report environmental performance more efficiently and transparently. Please see the HR7 Further Information document for the Key Responsibilities of the role.

The ideal candidate should possess (or be close to obtaining) a PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline and demonstrate:

¿ Research/work experience in structuring, analysing and harmonising databases
¿ Knowledge of and experience in graph-based representation models (e.g. graph
representation learning, ontology)
¿ Knowledge and experience in Python, XML and other relevant programming languages
¿ Track-record of high-quality publications
¿ Excellent verbal and written communication skills
¿ Transdisciplinary research experience

Salary Ranges: Research Assistant: £29,605 - £33,966; Research Associate: £36,024 - £44,263

Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will be appointed at Research Assistant level, which will be amended to Research Associate once the PhD has been awarded.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post will be available for 18 months in the first instance. There is a possibility to extend the contract based on the availability of further funding.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering letter (including publication list) in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. Please submit your application by midnight on the closing date.

If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact Dr Lili Jia (email: lj340@cam.ac.uk) for queries of a technical nature related to the role or Frances Bycroft (email frances.bycroft@admin.cam.ac.uk) for queries about the application process.

Please quote reference NM40409 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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A fully paid PhD studentship is offered at the Cambridge University Engineering Department in the area of nuclear reactor core analysis methods development. It is offered under Industrial Cooperative Awards in Science & Technology (iCASE) scheme of the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) in collaboration with EDF Energy, the owner and operator of the UK nuclear reactor fleet.

The safety and operational performance of reactor cores relies on simulation tools which are used, with appropriate uncertainties, to set operating limits and determine operational practices on the nuclear fuel and the reactor core. Improved accuracy of tools as well as understanding of their deficiencies can ensure safety margins are appropriately set and allow more flexible and less constrained operation, contributing directly to cost reduction of nuclear power.

Industry standard simulation tools generally use simplified representations of neutron angular scattering. In general, this approach is successful but would be expected to have limitations in areas of strong absorbers or abrupt changes in material properties such as the core-reflector interface. This project seeks to clarify the origins of errors associated with the existing approaches and outline what improvements could be expected from the use of more sophisticated scattering treatment models.

EPSRC iCASE studentships are fully-funded (fees and maintenance) for students eligible for Home fees only. Full eligibility criteria can be found via the following link; https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/finance/fees/what-my-fee-status

The project is expected to involve a blend of physics model and computer code development, as well as comparison of these models with measured plant data to resolve the questions above.

A successful candidate will have physics or engineering undergraduate degree with strong affinity to computational modelling.

Applications should be submitted via the University of Cambridge Applicant Portal https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/egegpdpeg/apply, with Eugene Shwageraus identified as the potential supervisor. Applications may close early if the position is filled before the advertised date.

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A position exists, for a Research Assistant/Associate in the Department of Engineering, to work on High Speed Fan Stability in Distortion.

You would develop key technologies to help the next generation of high-speed axial fans operate in the highly distorted flow conditions seen in embedded engine designs.

Our collaboration with Rolls-Royce has recently identified that the use of casing treatments over just part of the annulus can have a non-linear benefit on fan stability. You would lead the efforts in the soon to be completed National Centre of Propulsion and Power at the Whittle Laboratory to explore this and other problems with high-speed experiments.

The post holder will be located at the Whittle Laboratory, Cambridgeshire, UK.

The key responsibilities and duties are:

• Experimentally develop improvements to fan stability under a range of distortion conditions
• Design and commissioning of experimental hardware
• Developing and running concepts
• Comparison with CFD or other low-order design methods
• Determining first order understanding of flow physics
• Scoping a future high-speed fan testing capability at the National Centre of Propulsion and Power.
• Writing research publications and attending conferences
• Writing project reports and attending meetings with project partners

The skills, qualifications and experience required to perform the role are:

• Knowledge in turbomachinery aerodynamics
• Expertise in experimental testing in wind tunnels or rotating rigs
• Experience of managing own work load and working with initiative
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience of CFD simulations in turbomachinery
• Experience of working with industry

Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will be appointed at Research Assistant level, which will be amended to Research Associate once the PhD has been awarded.

To collaborate with the Rolls-Royce Defence Business, there may be a requirement for an individual to hold a level of National Security Vetting (NSV). If the requirement is identified, Rolls-Royce will support the application for NSV if the individual does not currently already have this in place. Given this requirement, this role is restricted to UK, EU and Commonwealth nationals only. Additionally, applicants must not hold dual US citizenship.

This is a re-advertisement. Previous applicants need not apply.

Salary Ranges: Research Assistant: £29,605 - £33,966 Research Associate: £36,024 - £44,263

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 36 months in the first instance.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering letter in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. Please submit your application by midnight on the closing date.

If you have any questions of a technical nature related to the role contact James Taylor at jvt24@cam.ac.uk, or the application process, please contact: Juliet Teather email jet63@eng.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference NM40375 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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Applications are invited for the post of part-time Teaching Office Administrator based with the Faculty Board and Teaching Office at the Department of Engineering's site in central Cambridge. This office is one of the busiest in the Department and administers all aspects of undergraduate teaching (from registration to issuing course material). The office is responsible for the integration of teaching functions across the Department's divisions, and also those of other faculties with which the Department shares courses.

By providing full administrative support to a Chair of Examiners, you will play an important part in ensuring that the examining of the Department's students is executed to a consistently high standard. You will also support the senior members of the Teaching Office and will have various specific areas of responsibility, which include coordinating the casual worker system for managing demonstrators and others associated with delivery of our teaching programme and playing a role in the monitoring and allowance of student extensions.

The successful candidate will be educated to at least A-level standard, or possess an equivalent level of practical experience. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work as part of a team are essential. You will have relevant administrative experience, preferably including committee work, with a good standard of numeracy and IT literacy, which includes experience of working with Microsoft Office.

If you think you are the right candidate for this role, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits of working at Cambridge include:

• Competitive rates of pay with automatic service-related pay progression and annual cost of living increases;
• Generous annual leave allowance of 36 days paid leave (pro rata including bank holidays);
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities;
• Generous maternity, adoption and shared parental leave entitlement and other family friendly schemes (e.g. workplace nurseries and salary exchange schemes for childcare);
• An auto-enrolment pension scheme , with a generous employer contribution;
• Travel benefits and retail discounts at over 2,000 local and national stores;
• Schemes to support with relocation / the provision of accommodation

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If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact the HR Office at the Department of Engineering (hr-office@eng.cam.ac.uk, 01223 332615).

Please quote reference NM40340 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

A position exists, for a Research Assistant/Associate in the Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, to work on multiple cross-disciplinary projects within the context of sustainable and resilient infrastructure. The successful candidate will join a large dynamic team of researchers working on different challenges.

The key responsibilities are driving, planning and conducting innovative research within own area of expertise as well as broader areas in collaboration with others; consolidating, integrating, producing and disseminating research outputs from multiple projects; developing new and strategic research initiatives and opportunities; develop research training activities, collaborating with academic and industry partners and leading and managing multiple research activities.

The post holder will be located in The Civil Engineering Building, West Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK.

Applicants must have (or be close to obtaining) a PhD in Civil Engineering or a relevant discipline; to have excellent leadership, management, communication, organisational and problem solving skills; to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and to engage with industry partners.

Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will be appointed at Research Assistant level, which will be amended to Research Associate once the PhD has been awarded.

Salary Ranges: Research Assistant: £29,605 - £33,966 Research Associate: £36,024 - £44,263.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) including your list of publications, a covering letter and a brief overview of your proposed research in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. Please submit your application by midnight on the closing date.

If you have any questions about this vacancy please contact Professor Abir Al-Tabbaa (aa22@cam.ac.uk) for queries of a technical nature related to the role or please contact Mrs Sue Stocks (sms98@cam.ac.uk ) for queries about the application process.

Please quote reference NM40362 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.