Research Associate in Vibro-Acoustic Sensing

Are you experienced in using applied maths to model an acoustic problem and analyse data? Do you enjoy working collaboratively?

This role offers an exciting opportunity to apply your modelling and analytical skills in building and testing an acoustic monitoring tool to detect hidden defects in sewer pipes as a part of the EU multi-institutional project AI:LINERS. The work will be carried out in collaboration with Eindhoven University of Technology, KWB Kompetenzzentrum Wasser Berlin, water utilities companies in Germany and Spain, and some other EU companies providing water infrastructure inspection tools. Working in well known internationally acoustic group at the University of Sheffield, you will embark on developing an approach of remote acoustic sensing of defects invisible for classical imagery inspections (e.g. CCTV) in sewer pipes treated with CIPP lining employing powerful semi-analytical and hybrid (numerical+analytical) acoustic simulations. During the project lifetime, there will be an opportunity to materialise this approach in the form of the acoustic sensing technology and test it in the UK national research facility ICAIR and underground assets of the EU water utility companies. The project is funded by Horizon Europe (HORIZON) and it will involve regular research visits to the project partners in the EU.

Next steps in the recruitment process

It is anticipated that the selection process will take place in late July or early August. This will consist of interview and lab tour at the University of Sheffield for short listed candidates. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage in late July. If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact mac-recruitment@sheffield.ac.uk

Our vision and strategic plan

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What we offer

• A minimum of 41 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.
• Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
• Generous pension scheme.
• A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.
• A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women’s and Parent’s networks).
• Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
• A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; integrated with our Academic Career Pathways.
• A range of generous family-friendly policies
  • paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies
  • support for those going through the menopause
  • paid time off and support for fertility treatment
  • and more

More details can be found on our benefits page: sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits (opens in a new window).

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.