Research Associate in Single-Photon LIDAR Technology

3 days ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom The University of Edinburgh Full time

Fixed term contract - temporary up to 11 months

Full time - 35 hours per week

The opportunity:

The School of Engineering seeks to appoint a Research Associate in Single-Photon LIDAR Technology. This Research Associate position will contribute to the project Compact, High-Resolution 3D Vision within the Institute for Integrated Micro and Nano Systems (IMNS) at the University of Edinburgh.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week), fixed-term basis for up to 11 months.

Your skills and attributes for success:

  • A good undergraduate degree and a PhD in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or related area
  • Experience in implementing image and/or signal processing algorithms in software and on FPGA, ideally in real-time applications
  • Capable of working collaboratively with researchers and industry professionals from different disciplines or technical background
  • Capable of working independently, exercising a high degree of initiative, and demonstrating a pro-active and flexible approach to work
  • Good communication skills: oral, writing and presentation of data

£39,347 to £46,974 per annum (Grade 7)



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