Research Assistant in high-speed DAQ for Laser Absorption Tomography
Research Assistant in high-speed DAQ for Laser Absorption Tomography
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Job Description
Grade UE06: 34610 - 39906 per annum pro rata
CSE / School of Engineering
Part-Time: 9 hours per week
Fixed Term: 1st September 2025 31st December 2025
The School of Engineering seeks to appoint a Research Associate in high-speed DAQ for Laser Absorption Tomography. This Research Associate position will contribute to the Laser Imaging of Turbine Engine Combustion Species within the Institute for Data Imaging and Communications at the University of Edinburgh. This role is UE06 and is available on a fixed-term basis for up to 4 months.
We are looking for a Research Assistant to undertake research related to FPGA and DAQ. This will entail both independent research work and working in collaboration with other researchers on LITECS project. The successful candidate will proactively engage with collaborating researchers to identify fruitful lines of research in this area with a view to understanding defining and quantifying important factors in FPGA and DAQ.
The Opportunity:
This Research Assistant position will contribute to the Laser Imaging of Turbine Engine Combustion Species (LITECS) which is funded by EPSRC Programme Grant and in collaboration with colleagues at University of Strathclyde University of Manchester University of Sheffield and Loughborough University.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- DAQ system
- FPGA and Verilog HDL
- ARM or related RISC processors coding
- Hardware/software interface programming
- Spectroscopic signal processing
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Application Information
Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- Cover letter
As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- A competitive salary.
- An exciting positive creative challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits such as a generous holiday entitlement competitive pension schemes staff discounts and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on ourstaff benefits page(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.
Championing equality diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on ourright to work webpages(opens new browser tab).
The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 18th August 2025.
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Employment Type
Part-Time
