Senior Research Associate
1 week ago
Wolfson School of Mechanical Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering Advanced Assistive Visualization using XR (Augmented and Virtual Reality) Development This role will be recruited to either a Senior Research Associate or Research Associate depending on the pool of applicants we receive. Full time, Fixed Term until 30 June 2026 Loughborough University are funded as part of a £20m project led by Airbus to research and develop next generation advanced assistive visualization solutions involving eXtended Reality systems. The objective is to develop XR systems that provide accurate graphical overlays onto real manufacturing components. This will include designing operator tasking information overlays and virtual target markers to guide operators to perform manual operations such as sequenced drilling. Funding has been received to acquire state of the art AR/VR systems that will eventually be deployed in an Airbus factory environment.The previous post holder has developed fully reconfigurable XR software using Unity involving a set of user information displays to drive probably the World’s most advanced XR display. Loughborough has tested our system with facilities at UCL in readiness for integration at Airbus Broughton. Initial user evaluations trials have already started.We need someone to help develop new displays concepts and support integration at Airbus Broughton.For more information regarding the Senior Research Associate (grade 7) vacancy refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.For more information regarding the Research Associate (grade 6) vacancy refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.Informal EnquiriesInformal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Professor Roy S. Kalawsky, RAEng/Airbus Research Chair in Digital and Data Engineering Information Systems, Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering, by email R.S.Kalawsky@lboro.ac.uk or by telephone +44 (0)1509 225678.Closing Date: 8 December 2025 Our Benefits At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase schemeWhere you work – access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic ParkFinancial wellbeing – competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunitiesSupport for you and your family – on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options, and a range of family-friendly policiesHealth and wellbeing – discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing supportTravel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commutingDiscover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.
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Research Associate
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Loughborough, United Kingdom Loughborough University Full timeFull time, fixed term contracts (until 31 May 2027)Loughborough University is seeking to appoint a highly-motivated Research Associate to join the ESRC-funded £10m Centre for Early Mathematics Learning (CEML). CEML aims to transform research in early mathematics education by revealing new understanding of children's early mathematical learning, designing...
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Senior Research Associate
1 week ago
Loughborough, United Kingdom Loughborough University Full timeWolfson School of Mechanical Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering Advanced Assistive Visualization using XR (Augmented and Virtual Reality) Development This role will be recruited to either a Senior Research Associate or Research Associate depending on the pool of applicants we receive. Full time, Fixed Term until 30 June 2026 Loughborough University are...
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Senior Research Associate
1 week ago
Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom Loughborough University Full timeWolfson School of Mechanical Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering Advanced Assistive Visualization using XR (Augmented and Virtual Reality) Development This role will be recruited to either a Senior Research Associate or Research Associate depending on the pool of applicants we receive. Full time, Fixed Term until 30 June 2026 Loughborough University are...
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Research Associate in Open Book Futures
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Research Assistant
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Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom Loughborough University Full timeWolfson School of Mechanical Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering Advanced Assistive Visualization using XR (Augmented and Virtual Reality) Development This role will be recruited to either a Senior Research Associate or Research Associate depending on the pool of applicants we receive. Full time, Fixed Term until 30 June 2026 Loughborough...
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Senior Research Fellow
1 week ago
Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom Loughborough University Full timeWolfson School of Mechanical Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering Advanced Assistive Visualization using XR (Augmented and Virtual Reality) Development This role will be recruited to either a Senior Research Associate or Research Associate depending on the pool of applicants we receive. Full time, Fixed Term until 30 June 2026 Loughborough...
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Loughborough, United Kingdom Loughborough University Full time**School of Science** **This vacancy is for existing Loughborough Universtiy staff only** Applications are sought for a Research Associate in Severless Edge Computing. The role involves working on a research and development project funded by the Innovate UK in close collaboration with industry project partner as well as researchers within the School of...
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Research Associate Hope4ncds
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