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Research Associate, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Technology

Employer
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
Location
Preston, United Kingdom
Salary
Grade: G (£30,395 – 35,211)
Closing date
9 Apr 2019

Job Details

Application closing date 09/04/2019
Location Preston Campus
Salary Grade: G (£30,395 – 35,211)
Job category/type Academic, Research

Job description

The University of Central Lancashire is looking to appoint a research associate to conduct research into applied unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology for aerospace applications in areas such as 'civic drone use' and 'improving public health and safety'. The successful appointee will be based within UCLan's Engineering School and will work with industry partners and UAV end users to gather requirements, research, develop and demonstrate novel UAV and to a lesser extent UXV technology solutions. Publication of research findings is essential, and the major focus of the role is to ensure research is adopted and used, gathering evidence of impact.

A good working knowledge of UAV systems, components, technology and operating rules and procedures is required, in order to develop integrated systems including sensor integration and software design. Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes will also be an advantage. The role will involve supporting delivery of proof of concept technology demonstrations. Candidates with industrial as well as academic backgrounds will be considered provided an appetite and track record of research is demonstrated.

The successful applicant will have a post graduate qualification in Engineering plus relevant professional qualifications or PhD in a related area.

Self-motivated and confident, the successful applicant will have a good analytical, mathematical & programming ability as well as being able to write high quality publications for internationally recognised journals.

For further information please contact Prof Darren Ansell, Aerospace Engineering Lead at the University of Central Lancashire, 01772 895304.

Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based in Preston.

Please apply online; if you cannot apply online please contact Human Resources on 01772 892324 and quote the reference number. CVs will not be considered unless accompanies by a completed application form.

School/Service: School of Engineering
Hours: Full Time (37.00 hours per week - 1.0FTE)
Basis: Fixed Term contract for 2 years
Interview Date: To be confirmed

Job Description / Person Specification
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Company

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) was founded in Preston in 1828 as the Institution for the Diffusion of Knowledge.  Since those early days it has transitioned into one of the UK’s leading, modern universities with a student body comprising some 120 nations and an overall learning community approaching 38,000. 

Throughout its development ‘Ex solo ad solem’, or in translation, ‘From the Earth to the Sun’, has been its motto – helping talented people from all walks of life to make the most of their potential. Staff at UCLan pride themselves on putting the needs of students at the centre of everything they do and in 2014 this shared core value was highlighted when the University achieved IIP Gold status.   

In 2015 the Centre for World University Rankings placed UCLan in the top 3.8 percent of all worldwide universities and over the coming years UCLan’s £200 million Campus Masterplan development will create a truly world-class educational environment that will propel the University to new levels of excellence. 

Company info
Telephone
+(44)01772893799
Location
VERNON ROAD
PRESTON
LANCASHIRE
PR1 2HE
United Kingdom

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