Fixed Term Contract until 30th of June 2024, 36.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
An exciting opportunity exists to join the Automation Systems Group, part of the world renowned WMG at the University of Warwick to work on the detailed specification, prototype design, development, documentation, maintenance and update of newly developed software products for the manufacturing engineering domain.
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In return we will provide you with a great range of benefits which include an attractive pension scheme, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas closure, some fantastic savings on a wide range of products and services, and excellent learning and development opportunities.
At WMG we are committed to supporting staff to achieve their potential. We currently hold the Athena SWAN Silver Award and the University of Warwick holds an Institutional Silver Award: a national initiative that recognizes the advancement of gender equality, representation, progression and success for all in academia. We are supportive of staff with caring responsibilities including a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare facilities. We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis, even where a position is advertised as full-time, unless there are operational or other objective reasons why it is not possible to do so.
Job Description
JOB PURPOSE
Undertake research to support the work of the Automation Systems Group and develop and enhance its reputation, both internally and externally by assisting the Project Leader and, where appropriate, project collaborators in the successful execution of the projects.
PROJECT SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
1. To carry out research on the relevant project: composable micro-factory component model that includes all physical and digital systems needed to support production functions, physical and digital interfaces needed to be composed with other micro-factories into macro-level systems.
2. To provide specialist technical recommendations, practical tools and design resolution advice for manufacturing and performance within the project, particularly on software development.
3. To share information with colleagues and produce recommendations.
4. To manage research aspects of the project including contributing to academic publications, technical reports and other presentations and dissemination methods
5. To assist with the development and delivery of teaching and training materials to disseminate the research findings in a format that will encourage successful implementation.
6. To identify, operate and install suitable equipment to support the project objectives. Carrying out suitable tests to evaluate the equipment performance effect on product to push forward the boundaries of current knowledge in each topic area.
7. To record and track the delivery of outputs during research & identify routes for achievement of targets.
DUTIES
Research and scholarship
1. Undertake basic research, for example by preparing, setting up, conducting and recording the outcome of experiments and field work, developing questionnaires and conducting surveys.
2. Conduct literature and database searches.
3. Continue to update knowledge and develop skills.
4. Write up results of own research.
5. Contribute to the production of research reports and publications.
Teaching and Learning Support
1. Assist in the supervision of student projects.
2. Give demonstrations to students.
3. Could be expected to contribute to introductory courses, for example on the use of research methods and equipment.
Administration and Other Activities
1. Participate in department life and may be required to attend departmental meetings.
2. Ensure compliance with health and safety in all aspects of work.
3. Work within budget constraints.
For further information about the University of Warwick, please read our University Further Particulars.
For further information about the department, please visit the departmental website.
Warwick is committed to building an organisation of mutual respect and dignity, promoting a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive working and learning environment. We recognise that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to be recognised, respected, and valued. Where possible, we go beyond legislation to provide a place where everyone can thrive, supporting all staff to achieve their full potential. We aspire to remove economic, social and cultural barriers that may otherwise prevent people from succeeding.
We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all communities regardless of culture, background, age, disability, sex/gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion/belief, or sexual or romantic orientation. To find out more about our social inclusion work at Warwick visit our webpages here.
The University of Warwick holds an Athena SWAN Silver award; a national initiative to promote gender equality for all staff and students. Further information about the work of the University in relation to Athena SWAN can be found at the following link: Athena Swan (warwick.ac.uk)
The University of Warwick is one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University alliance, whose aim is to become by 2025 an open, multicultural, confederated operation of connected campuses.
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Benefits and Rewards
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