Research Associate/Fellow in Optical Metrology (Fixed-term, Part-time)

Location: Jubilee Campus Salary: Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance. We are looking for a Research Associate / Fellow in Optical Metrology to join our friendly and inclusive team, within Advanced Manufacturing at the University of Nottingham.   Our team is world leading in metrology, advanced manufacturing, robotics, digitalization, and factory automation. As part of the research team, the successful candidate will contribute to the Made Smarter Innovation - Research Centre for Connected Factories. The "Connected Factories" Made Smarter Centre aims to deliver a platform for next generation resilient connected manufacturing services. It will allow future manufacturing operations to be delivered by ubiquitous production units that can be easily repurposed, relocated and redeployed in response to changing market demand.  The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to in-process metrology; by using integrated metrology and real-time process monitoring the project aims to detect process non-conformance/anomalies with respect to standard operating instructions.  At the University of Nottingham, we are always pushing boundaries with our innovation. We believe that our people are the key to our success. We also understand that some candidates are reluctant to apply unless they tick every box of the criteria stated on an advert. However, providing you have  PhD (or near completion), if you do not tick every box but feel you have what it takes to be successful in this role, we would encourage you to make an application.  This post is available immediately and offered on a fixed-term, part-time contract for 6 months or until 31 March 2025, whichever comes first. Hours of work are 12–20 hours per week. Please specify in your covering letter the preferred number of hours. Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role. In the covering letter, candidates should also briefly describe how they meet the person specification included in the role profile. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Samanta Piano email samanta.piano@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. Further details: Job Description/Role Profile Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. Learn more about the university commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We are delighted to share that we are the first university to have achieved Athena Swan Gold Award. We want you to succeed in our recruitment process and have published Candidate Guidance for you to access information and support on application and interview process. We offer a range of benefits, visit Your Benefits website to learn what we can offer you. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe and we want to make your transition to living in the UK as smooth as possible. Visit the Moving to Nottingham page to find out more. Your application will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as set out by UK Visas & Immigration.