Research Associate

Reference Number
- **ENG03259**
- Faculty / Department
- **Faculty of Engineering**
- Salary
- **£43,003 - £48,056 per annum**
- Location / Campus
- **South Kensington Campus - Hybrid**
- Contract Type / Work Pattern
- **Full time - Fixed term**
- Closing date
- **19-Sep-2024**

**About the role**:
As a staff member of the lab, the post holder will conduct research activities in Dr Lin’s lab and support general instrumentation for the related research projects. The post holder will particularly focus on the wing mechanosensation project. The post holder will also facilitate the day-to-day management of the laboratory. The post holder can start with SP16 before the PhD degree is confirmed.

**What you would be doing**:

- To prepare materials and supplies for experiments
- To take part in planning, execution and analyses of experiments
- To help maintain key lab equipment and tools
- To customize equipment and devices according to experimental needs
- To source parts and components for any instrumentation projects in the lab
- To keep accurate and comprehensive records of all laboratory procedures
- To prepare graphics for online media and lab presentations
- To assist the day-to-day management of the laboratory
- To support the supervision and training of undergraduate and postgraduate students in the lab
- To ensure that all work conducted in the laboratory complies with safety regulations and to maintain all relevant safety documentation (e.g. risk assessments, COSHH forms and training records)
- Provide advice to other staff and students.
- Attend relevant workshops and conferences as necessary.
- Develop contacts within the College and the wider community.
- Promote the reputation of the Group, the Department and the College.

**What we are looking for**:

- Have a masters degree (or equivalent) in engineering, robotics, experimental sciences. Although PhD degree is preferred.
- Practical experience in custom instrumentation
- Experience of dealing with insect care and specimen handling
- Practical experience in machine learning and/or computational work
- Experience in high-speed 3D kinematics and/or motion capture
- Previous experience working in a technical environment
- Experience in sourcing experimental & instrumental supplies
- Experience of technical support and evidence of responsibility

**What we can offer you**:

- The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution
- Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 38 days off a year)

**Further information**:
**This is a** **full time**,** fixed-term appointment for 13 months.**

**Available documents**:

- Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.
- Download: Research Assistant Or Associate Job Description.Pdf
- Download: Employee Benefits Booklet.Pdf

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

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