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Offer: Research Associate in People-Led Digitalisation (Fixed Term):Job description:Job location: Bath The automotive sector is looking at the wider scale use of virtual prototyping & validation to reduce product development cycles. Technical challenges, as well as people & organisation challenges need to be dealt with. As engineers when we talk about digitalisation we tend to focus on the tools & techniques. By contrast, when you try to implement digitalisation, the main barriers are often around the people & culture. This raises a few questions: How do we address the people & cultural barriers and help the sector move into a digital future more easily? What do we need to do to better manage digital transformation within an organisation? Should we design the tools and techniques differently to facilitate this? About the function Our industrial partners want to place people at the core and move from a mindset of people ?operating the equipment' to one where we are ?equipping the operator,' & in doing so unlocking their potential. Our hypothesis is that, regardless of the manufacturing sector & company size, a common process leading to digitally engaged people is achievable in practice. The purpose of the research positions advertised will be to work with industry and our wider stakeholders to investigate this hypothesis. You can find out further details about the project in the job description below. About you Our ideal applicant will have skills/interest in adoption of digital tools/technologies within the automotive sector. You will also have: » A PhD degree in subject area of direct relevance for the project, or equivalent significant significant practice & professional qualification » Excellent oral, interpersonal & written communication skills » capability to organise & prioritise own workload to meet required deadlines » practice/high consciousness of digital tools & techniques within the manufacturing sector » An consciousness of latest developments in the field of research & in research design It would be beneficial to be familiar with change management/human factors & have an knowledge the human challenges connected with the digital tools. This exciting function will place you at the heart of ourresearch centre, within a group of researchers championing different sectors, aimed at transforming the impacts of digitalisation within manufacturing. Find out more about Digital Product Developmenthere. For informal enquires Contact Us by DrNic Zhang(qz254@bath.ac.uk). This position is fixed term from February 2022 for an expected duration of 37 months. We are happy to consider part time or job share arrangements. What we can offer you: Our campusis surrounded by beautiful countryside, & the City of Bath with its historic charm and social activity only a short distance away creates an excellent environment. We are: » a family friendly workplace » 39 days (pro rata) holiday (annual leave, discretionary days & bank holidays) » open to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit you and the University. » recognising of the talents of our diverse workforce through an excellentcompensate package » encouraging of your personal & professionaldevelopment Find out fromour staffwhat makes the University of Bath a great place to work. Follow us@UniofBathand@UniofBathJobson Twitter for more information. We aim to be an inclusive university, where difference is celebrated , respected & encouraged. We truly believe that diversity of practice, perspectives, and backgrounds leads to a better environment for our employees and students, creating a learning environment & organisational culture that enhanceshealth & wellbeing across our community. We are very proud to have recently receivedAmbassadors for Autism certification&are an accredited Discapability Confident Leader. Skills:
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