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Job Offer: Research Associate for Computational Fabrication:Job description:Job location: Manchester Job reference: SAE-025147 income: £36,024-£44,263 per annum depending on significant practice Faculty/Organisational Unit: Science and Engineering Job location: Oxford Road Job employment Type: Fixed Term Division/Team: Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering Hours Per Week: Full Time (1 FTE) Closing date: 03/05/2024 Contract Duration: 24 Months School/Directorate: School of Engineering location_onGet directions BACKGROUND This is a research project taken in the Digital Manufacturing Lab led by Prof. Charlie Wang. The project aims to a computational kernel to effectively generate optimised structure and toolpaths for robot-assisted additive manufacturing with dynamically changed material accumulation directions. This research will be conducted in the School of Engineering at the University of Manchester, and is funded by the University of Manchester and the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). Overall Purpose of the Job The function of the post-doctoral research associate is to engage in developing new computational algorithm and formulation for generating optimised toolpath and motion of machines while incorporating the manufacturing constraints. Candidate should have a PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering and strong research record in computational design, digital manufacturing, geometric processing, intelligent mechatronics, or robotics. Excellent expertise in C++ programming and mathematics formulation are expected. What you will get in return: » great market leading Pension scheme » Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme » Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays » Additional paid closure over the Christmas period » Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers As an equal opportunities employer we welcome candidates from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, discapability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit. Our University is positive about flexible working - you can find out morehere Hybrid working arrangements may be considered. Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries,accept CVs or applicationsfrom Recruitment Agencies. Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed toPeople.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk. Any CV's submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift. Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews: Name: Prof. Charlie Wang Email: changling.wang@manchester.ac.uk General information: Email:People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk Technical support: https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date. Skills:
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