Research Associate in Soft and Resilient Machines

3 weeks ago


Sheffield, United Kingdom University of Sheffield Full time

The post provides a rare opportunity to contribute to research and development of transformative soft-matter resilient machines which can withstand damage and conditions disturbances. This project proposes an approach for resilient machines that uniquely unifies three lines of research: soft-matter engineering, autonomous systems, and chemical engineering.
- Design, model and develop fluidic soft-matter devices.
- Develop and implement fluidic-based control systems.
- Perform evaluation of the robotic platform on the benchtop.
- Collaborate with the internal and overseas collaborators of the EPSRC project on design principles, methodology implementation and development of use cases and demonstrator development, test the developed system and obtain feedback from stakeholders.
- Report research results quarterly to the advisory board of this EPSRC project.
- Write high quality journal papers, research reports, progress reports, and meet any other reporting obligations.
- Prepare and give presentations, reporting research results and related work.
- Co-ordinate and liaise with other members of the research group over work progress.
- Develop and test hardware and software regularly to achieve required project objectives.
- Assist in the supervision of undergraduate, Masters and PhD projects in related areas.
- As a member of staff you will be encouraged to make ethical decisions in your role, embedding the University sustainability strategy into your working activities wherever possible.

Any other duties, commensurate with the grade of the post.

We’re one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. The University’s Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.



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