Research Assistant/Research Fellow

3 weeks ago


Cambridge Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Brunel University London Full time

To model and carry out computer-based simulations of power ultrasound transducers using software such as COMSOL, ANSYS, etc

Location: Cambridge, Granta Park

Salary: Grade R1

Research Assistant: £32,982 to £34,980 with potential to progress to £36,024 per annum.

Research Fellow: £37,099 to £41,732 with potential to progress to £44,263 per annum.

Contract Type: Full-time, Fixed-term

Brunel Innovation Centre (BIC) is looking for a Researcher with expertise in Power Ultrasonics and/or Sonochemistry to join our team in Cambridge. We are seeking to appoint a Research Assistant/ Research Fellow (dependent on experience) to deliver and lead our collaborative research projects.

BIC is a world class research and technology centre (established in 2009) that sits between the knowledge base and industry offering high quality research in an innovative environment; focused on non-destructive testing, condition and structural health monitoring, power ultrasonics and allied technologies. For more info on BIC, please visit . A collaboration between Brunel University London and TWI Ltd , BIC has been awarded funding (Innovate UK, EPSRC and H2020) to work with companies across Europe and UK in the energy, aerospace and construction & engineering sectors.

The post will involve work in the following fields:

  • To model and carry out computer-based simulations of power ultrasound transducers using software such as COMSOL, ANSYS, etc.
  • To conduct research on Power Ultrasonic and Sonochemistry applications.
  • To apply high power ultrasonics to house 3D printing concrete applications i.e. apply ultrasound to concrete, concrete pipes for de-clogging.
  • To apply high power ultrasonics to support material manufacturing processes i.e. welding, additive manufacturing and casting.
  • To apply high power ultrasonics for various other applications such as icing removal as well as medical applications such as ultrasonic therapy
  • Optimization of the Centre’s Power Ultrasonic system including ultrasonic transducers, signal generators and power amplifiers.

The role may also involve the application of high power ultrasonics for:

  • Material processing during manufacturing (i.e. composites, additive manufacturing).
  • 3D printing concrete applications

The successful candidate will have:

  • An undergraduate or graduate qualification in Electrical, Mechanical or any other similar background with specialization in areas such as Acoustics, ultrasound, structural health monitoring or equivalent
  • Evidence of sufficient knowledge in the above-mentioned discipline and of research methods.
  • Experience of the application of high-power sonication in research (simulations, hands-on, etc.).
  • Strong expertise in different modelling software related to application of Power Ultrasonics in different applications (additive manufacturing, 3D printing, etc).
  • Experience on Data acquisition and measurements of ultrasonic, vibration signals for inspection or/and monitoring.
  • Strong mathematical and theoretical background on vibrations and control, acoustics/ultrasonics
  • Experience delivering and ideally leading collaborative research projects (EPSRC, InnovateUK, H2020)
  • Good communication and presentation skills and the ability to draft research papers for publication in academic journals and/or combination of industrial experience and/or training.
  • A high level of initiative and an ability to work both collaboratively and independently. Team player and willingness to work on different projects.
  • Results-oriented approach, be self-driven with a positive outlook and a clear focus on high quality work.

Closing date for applications: 25 April 2024

For further details about the post including the Job Description and Person Specification and to apply please visit

If you have any technical issues please contact us at: hrsystems@brunel.ac.uk

Brunel University London has a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Our aim is to promote and achieve a fully inclusive workforce to reflect our community.

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