Research Associate

Job title:

Research Associate

Company

University of Glasgow

Job description

Job PurposeTo make a leading contribution to the development of innovative radiation detector electronics and complementary systems for cutting-edge fundamental and applied nuclear physics research. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute towards two main projects (“Natural NDT-CE” under Dr David Mahon, and “Timepix for the Electron Ion Collider” under Dr Kenneth Livingston) and support the wider experimental research programme of the Nuclear & Hadron Physics research group.Main Duties and Responsibilities1. Take a leading role in the planning and conduct of assigned research individually or jointly in accordance with the project deliverables and Nuclear & Hadron Physics group research strategy.2. Lead the development of innovative electronics for a variety of particle detection systems based on ASIC and FPGA technologies.3. Lead the development of low-power electronics systems (including power and communications) for large-scale muon detectors (“Natural NDT”).4. Contribute to the development of Timepix readout electronics in collaboration with the Medipix collaboration at CERN and Nikhef.5. Survey current, commercial electronics solutions and research literature to understand the research challenges associated with the projects and the wider need of the Nuclear & Hadron Physics Research Group.6. Play a leading role in the group’s research and development into FPGA programming for detector readout and triggering systems.7. Support the integration of electronics systems (both hardware and firmware) with particle detection systems and data acquisition software.8. Establish and maintain your research profile and reputation and that of The University of Glasgow, School of Physics & Astronomy and Nuclear & Hadron Physics Research Group, including establishing and sustaining a track record of independent and joint publications of international quality in high profile/quality refereed journals, enhancing the research impact in terms of economic/societal benefit, and gathering indicators of esteem.9. Documentation of research and development in appropriate technical documents.10. Presentation of work at international and national collaboration meetings, conferences, internal and external seminars, colloquia and workshops to develop and enhance our research profile.11. Take a leading role in developing and maintaining collaborations with colleagues across the Nuclear & Hadron Physics Research Group, School of Physics & Astronomy, College of Science & Engineering, the University of Glasgow and wider community (e.g. Academic and Industrial Partners).12. Play a supporting role in the research and development undertaken by postgraduate students and nuclear technicians to ensure their effective development.13. Keep up to date with current knowledge and recent advances in the field/discipline.14. Engage in personal, professional and career development, to enhance both specialist and transferable skills in accordance with desired career trajectory.15. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by Project PIs or Head of School.16. Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, World Changers Together.QualificationsA1 Normally Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) with at least 2 years’ post-doctoral experience in a similar or related role(s), or alternatively possess the equivalent in professional qualifications and experience.Knowledge, Skills and ExperienceEssential:C1 A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of current issues and future directions within the field of high energy physics detector readout electronics.C2 Knowledge of relevant project-specific technical models, equipment and techniques, including printed circuit board design, embedded systems, signals processing, FPGA and VHDL programming.C3 Sufficient depth of relevant research experience, normally including sufficient postdoctoral experience in a related field, appropriate to an early career researcher.ExperienceEssential:E1 Proven ability to deliver quality outputs in a timely and efficient manner.E2 A track record of presentation and publication of research results in quality journals/conferences.E3 Experience making a leading contribution in academic activities for particle detector experiments/collaborations.E4 Ability to demonstrate a degree of independence as illustrated by identification of project objectives from assessment of the literature, design & analysis of experiments & drafting of papers.E5 Experience in undertaking independent research.Terms and ConditionsSalary will be Grade 7, £40,247 – £45,163 per annum.This post is full time (35 hours per week) and has funding until 30th September 2026.As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.Please note: that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa .As a valued member of our team, you can expect:1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension – pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/ , benefits and discount packages.3 A flexible approach to working.4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/ .We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/ .We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.Vacancy reference number: 162271Closing date: 3rd January 2025
Vacancy Ref : 162271 Close Date : 03-Jan-2025 23:45

Expected salary

£40247 – 45163 per year

Location

Glasgow

Job date

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 23:55:58 GMT

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