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Research Assistant
Grade E (£27, - £28, p.a. pro rata)
Full time/Fixed-term - 10 months
About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists to join the Automated Distribution & Manufacturing Centre’s (ADMC) academic team, part of the Nottingham Trent University. ADMC’s Research & Innovation team has critical mass to address the challenges in digitalisation and automation in the manufacturing and distribution sectors.
With exceptional research facilities, and a multi-disciplinary approach to working directly with industrial collaborators, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your professional reputation in the area of industrial automation and digitalisation.
A talented individual is sought to explore radical improvements through adoption of artificial intelligence technologies to the manufacturing and distribution processes in collaboration with partner industries. You will have a good honours degree and have a serious appetite to engage with collaborating industry partners to deliver applied research projects. It is expected that the candidate to have solid grounding in areas of artificial intelligence, data collection and application development.
For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.
Interview date: w/c 11th May
About Us
The School of Science and Technology at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is an exciting multidisciplinary environment for learning, teaching and research, with some of the best facilities in the UK.
We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality teaching and diverse, real-world research. We specialise in biosciences, chemistry, computing and technology, as well as engineering, forensic science, mathematics, physics and sport science. This mix of traditional and modern subjects encourages and inspires future innovators.
In the Department of Engineering we deliver research and teaching in electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering and sport engineering. We are building a global reputation in areas including human performance and human factors, future materials, biomedical engineering, and robotics. We are working with industrial partners in technology, automotive, aircraft, marine, healthcare engineering, and with sports teams to help them beat world records.
For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Professor Daniel Vera ().
Join Us
1. Hybrid working - we encourage and offer a mixture of office working and working from home. You're empowered to define how you work best for the benefits of your stakeholders.
2. Flexibility - take ownership over how you get your work done. We're open to different working patterns and approaches.
3. 35 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.
4. Annual Health Insurance or Private Medical Insurance
5. Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
6. Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
7. Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
8. And a whole lot more…Find out more about the we offer.
Come and be part of our success.
Safe and Inclusive
At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.
Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system however, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. For more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the for further information.
Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.