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Overview
There is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with the knowledge of fundamental mathematical and physical principles of acoustics to join a multi-disciplinary team working on research grant sponsored by the UK’s Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council to develop a theory for novel bio-inspired micromachine sensors to measure acoustical quantities that have not been measured before. This project is a collaboration between the Universities of Sheffield, Imperial College London and Southampton bringing together the expertise in acoustics, fluid dynamics, mathematics, microelectronics and civil engineering. The project is also supported by a robotic manufacturing company and key water utilities in the UK. A key aspect of the role is to support the development of the new theoretical base to understand the behaviour of the acoustic velocity vector (the gradient of the acoustic pressure) and higher-order acoustic pressure derivatives in an irregular waveguide filled with moving fluid. A main application of this technology is for the detection of wall defects and leaks in pressurised water pipes.
If you have a degree in Mathematics, Physical Science, or Engineering and a PhD (or equivalent experience) in the subject area close to acoustics or elastic wave propagation, you are encouraged to apply. Applicants who are about to submit their PhD thesis or awaiting their viva will be also considered.
Since the role involves significant collaborations with academic and industry partners outside Sheffield, you need to be willing and able to travel within the UK and overseas. You will also need to demonstrate good knowledge of mathematics, numerical modelling, fluid dynamics and signal processing and be a proficient user of a programming language, e.g. Python or Matlab.
Closing Date: 06/07/2025
Posted on 25th June 2025 in Careers in acoustics
