Research Associate in Engineering

Full time, Fixed term until 30 June 2023

Teesside University is an ambitious and enterprising university for a focused and pragmatic global new generation. Focused on making a real difference to the lives of people and the success of businesses and the economy.

Our corporate strategy sets out our intentions to drive academic ambition and deliver excellence for our students, partners and the communities we serve. It positions Teesside as a high-performing global university anchored in the Tees Valley providing aspiration to our community and learning opportunities for all.

We have taken a leading role over a prolonged period in employer engagement, the enhancement of learning and the student experience, impactful research, staff and leadership development, employer workforce development, as well as social, cultural and community enrichment.  Through these significant strengths and a commitment to achieving excellence in all areas, Teesside University transforms lives and economies.

The role will involve working with an established research centre within the School. The successful candidate will work with, and be responsible to, the designated PI of the project on a day-to-day basis to increase and sustain research activity through assisting in running funded research projects, project supervision and income generation.

You must have a PhD degree in Engineering or business related to digital discipline, plus relevant technical, professional or specialist knowledge in Engineering and IT.  The ability to engage in development of IT related to decarbonisation agenda with AI and ML knowledge is also essential, as is a working knowledge of IT systems design.

The successful candidate will have strong analytical and research skills and a proven ability to plan and prioritise research and resources. You will be self-directed, team orientated, and skilled in liaising with a range of collaborators, internally and externally.

The Tees Valley is an enjoyable place to live – in the heart of the North of England’s coastline and countryside, with easy access to Durham, Newcastle and York.

This post is available on a full-time or job share basis.  (If you wish to apply on a job share basis you must state this on your application).

Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post may not qualify for University sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.

For further details of this and other research posts, please refer to our website at: https://www.tees.ac.uk/researchjobs/

Closing date:   12 December 2021