Research Fellow

Job title:

Research Fellow

Company:

University College London

Job description

About usThe UCL Department of Computer Science is the leading computer science research department in the UK, ranked #1 in the most recent Research Excellence Framework. It carries out research, undergraduate, and postgraduate teaching across all areas of theoretical and applied computer science.About the roleThis is a Grade 7 position funded through Sri’s Royal Academy of Engineering chair in emerging technology grant funding. The purpose of the job is to help design and develop algorithms for the control and manipulation of our novel levitation based system called Acoustofab. AcoustoFab is a unique and scalable technology solution that allows for the contactless, cost-effective manipulation and movement of any material like inks, bio-samples, or chemicals for printing or lab-on-chip operations like pick and place, acting as a contactless pipette. Our system utilises targeted acoustic pressure for sonication and localised cleaning, contactless pick and place, and printing solid and/or liquid ink. In order to achieve the main aim of the project we identified three key objectives:1. System customisation: The main task here will be to design custom structures to allow integration of our AcoustoFab hardware in a plethora of application contexts and customise the software for operation.
2. Creation of Holography algorithms: Improving our holography algorithms to support these new integrations and make modifications to our algorithms to support the needs of the team. One such need could be for the algorithms to dynamically adjust frequency, phase and amplitude to work with both liquid and solid materials
3. Application-led development: Help us push the capabilities of the device forward, either by working in new control techniques, integrating new capabilities or tailoring the current ones to the needs of specific customers.
4. Testing and Documentation: Produce the documentation and tests required to ensure a healthy and sustained development of our solution. This can include internal documents describing the platforms capabilities, design and characteristics as well as guides/tutorials to chare with clients/end users.

About youWe are looking for an expert in holography techniques with some knowledge of operating phased-array of transducers specifically for acoustic levitation and some experience with real-time interfacing with hardware.We are particularly interested in staff members who bridge the gap between research and professional software development.What we offerWhat we offer:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionAs London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.To apply for the vacancy please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button.
If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact: s.subramanian@ucl.ac.ukAvailable documents

Expected salary

Location

North West London

Job date

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 01:31:43 GMT

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