1354 research associate research assistant jobs found

Applications are invited for a Post-doctoral Research Associate/Research Assistant position in Ultrafast Microscopy of Functional Materials in the group of Prof. Akshay Rao at the Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge (http://www.rao.oe.phy.cam.ac.uk/). We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic candidate with a strong background in ultrafast spectroscopy/microscopy. To be successful in this role you should have: 1. A PhD or be about to obtain your PhD in Physics, Chemistry or a related area, and should have demonstrated excellency in multi-disciplinary research projects. 2. An interest in designing and constructing novel ultrafast experiments and a strong background in non-linear optics, the photophysics of semiconductor and solid-state systems Experience with ultra-short pulse generation, time-resolved microscopy, pulse shaping techniques, high-speed data acquisition and optical holography/tomography would be a plus. The group has a broad research...

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in the development and use of optical microscopy to study electrochemical process in battery electrode materials. The successful candidates will work between the groups of Prof. Akshay Rao (http://www.rao.oe.phy.cam.ac.uk/) and Prof. Dame Clare Grey (https://www.ch.cam.ac.uk/group/grey/index), and build on our recent advances is developing optical microscopy to study ion dynamics, phase transitions and degradation in battery electrodes [References 1-3]. The project is part of the Faraday Institution Degradation Project (https://degradationproject.com/) and will involve close collaboration with consortium members across the UK. The ideal candidate should have a PhD or be about to obtain a PhD in Chemistry, Physics or a related area, and a strong background in optical microscopy, electrochemistry and battery materials. A strong track record of high-quality research and an excellent publication record publication are...

NTU Novena Campus, Singapore time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago job requisition id R00011666 Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine invites applications for: Temporary Research Assistant/Associate in the laboratory of Assistant Professor Lee Eng Sing A Temporary Research Associate / Research Assistant is required for two concurrent research projects. The first project aims to identify community mobilisers for immunisation and understand decision-making factors to receive vaccinations. The second project is a multi-arm randomised controlled trial looking at different interventions for reducing the development of cardiovascular disease. Job responsibilities: Ensure all work processes meet the ethical standards of the University, Singapore Good Clinical Practice Guidelines and other applicable regulatory and ethical requirements Assist...

Date:  22-Jan-2023 Location:  DENTISTRY, Kent Ridge Campus, SG Company:  National University of Singapore Job Description The Faculty of Dentistry at the National University of Singapore invites applications for the position of a Research Assistant/Research Associate/Post-doctoral fellow to support clinical translational research in oral biofilms and periodontal health. The candidate must possess a Bachelor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Sciences (DDS) with a least 2 years research experience in Oral Microbiology.  The Research Assistant/Research Associate/Post-doctoral Fellow will be a part of a team that will look at biofilm adhesion onto arbitrary substrates and its washout resistance.  The duties will include:  Liaise with manufacturers to design and produce microfluidic devices  to quantify biofilm washout resistance Collect, analyse, and interpret experimental results Draft reports and...

Date:  25-Jan-2023 Location:  SPECIALTY RESEARCH INST/CTRS, Kent Ridge Campus, SG Company:  National University of Singapore The Singapore Center for Environmental Life Sciences at the National University of Singapore (SCELSE-NUS) is recruiting a full-time Research Assistant/Associate to work under the supervision of A/Prof. Yann Felix Boucher. Job Description Daily lab management tasks such as inventory of supplies and samples, preparing culture media and solutions, autoclaving materials, ordering supplies and maintaining bacterial cultures and stocks Operate and maintain an anaerobic culture chamber Perform molecular biology and microbiology experiments as directed Manage metagenome and isolate databases To perform other related duties, incidental to the work described herein. Requirements B.Sc. and/or M.Sc. in Microbiology or related field Excellent writing and...

PCA Engineers Limited (PCA) and Cambridge University's Whittle Laboratory have secured funding for a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project to develop and enable the commercialisation of a novel low-cost, high-efficiency turbine for Waste Heat Recovery systems. The 2-year project involves the manufacture of a turbine design, and the design, assembly and commissioning of an experimental rig on which to test a baseline and a redesigned turbine. PCA and Cambridge University are looking to recruit a graduate to work as an Associate on this project. Ideally, the Associate will be an engineer with turbomachinery or aerothermodynamics as their key area of expertise, combined with at least an entry level knowledge of structural mechanics, electrical machinery and manufacturing. The position is for a fixed term of 24 months, with the opportunity of further employment with PCA once the project concludes. The successful candidate will be employed by Cambridge University and will...

Summary This clinical research coordinator (CRC) position may provide study coordination for multiple clinical research studies depending on complexity that range from moderate to complex. Coordinator experience and mastery of all job duties from the CRC-Technician position on the Michigan Medicine CRC Career Ladder is required. This position should be able to perform tasks and make decisions independently, consistently, and accurately, and demonstrate that they have achieved a moderate level of expertise in all their skills and abilities resulting in high quality work. It is presumed that this position is able to apply their skills to a broad range of different types of clinical studies, navigate available resources appropriately, effectively use all tools and job aids at their disposal and operate e-clinical technologies with a reasonable degree of proficiency. This position can perform the majority of tasks independently and perform quality checks of their work. They also...

A position exists, for a Research Assistant/Associate in the Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, to work on multiple cross-disciplinary projects within the context of sustainable and resilient infrastructure. The successful candidate will join a large dynamic team of researchers working on different challenges. The key responsibilities are driving, planning and conducting innovative research within their own area of expertise as well as broader areas in collaboration with others; consolidating, integrating, producing and disseminating research outputs from multiple projects; developing new and strategic research initiatives and opportunities; developing research training activities, collaborating with academic and industry partners and leading and managing multiple research activities. The post holder will be located in the Civil Engineering Building, West Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK. Applicants must have (or be close to obtaining) a PhD in Civil...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a postdoctoral position at the Institute of Astronomy, funded by the Leverhulme Centre for Life in the Universe. The post-holder will work collaboratively between the groups of Dr. Amy Bonsor, Institute of Astronomy, Dr Paul Rimmer, Battcock Institute, Cavendish Laboratory and Dr. Auriol Rae, Department of Earth Sciences. For the present position, interest and expertise in delivery of cometary material to early Earth, either from an astronomical perspective (dynamical expertise), from a planetary science perspective (impact processes) or from a chemistry perspective (chemical kinetics) and ideally an interest in the interdisciplinary connections between these domains. In addition to leadership of core projects in this area, applicants are encouraged to develop independent research programs, in particular those that contribute to the broader aims of the Leverhulme Centre. The preferred candidate will have a PhD (or be near to completion)...

A position exists, for a Research Assistant/Associate in the Department of Engineering, to work on AI for Additive Manufacturing. The post holder will be located in West Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK. Additive manufacturing, commonly also known as 3D printing, offers virtually limitless opportunities to make devices by controlling geometry, material composition, and processing conditions at every point in an object. The wider adoption of additive manufacturing is limited, though, by challenges including manufacturing process errors, poor design for additive manufacturing, lack of trained staff, and material quality. This project will involve using AI to address these challenges, for instance by using camera and other sensor data to correct and prevent manufacturing errors in additive processes. There will also be diverse opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations. The key responsibilities and duties are research, planning and organising, and liaison and networking....

The post is funded by UKRI project, AVATAR. You will have the opportunity of working within one of the world leading research groups on structural integrity and health monitoring. The research will be part of a H2020 European project for digital twining for transformative air vehicle with IoT sensors.         Job listing information Reference ENG02481 Date posted 23 January 2023 Closing date 22 February 2023 Job summary The post is funded by UKRI project, AVATAR. You will have the opportunity of working within one of the world leading research groups on structural integrity and health monitoring. The research will be part of a H2020 European project for digital twining for transformative air vehicle with IoT sensors. Duties and responsibilities You will be developing a digital twin based on the in-service and continuous data gathered by multiple sensors (strain, temperature, pressure),...

Applications are invited for the post of Research Assistant/Associate in the Department of Aeronautics. You will have the exciting opportunity to work on a cutting-edge project to develop the tools for designing the next generation of more efficient offshore wind farms, funded by EPSRC. This will involve performing novel experiments for wind-turbine wakes using the state-of-the-art equipment and facilities within the Department of Aeronautics.... Job listing information Reference ENG02458 Date posted 23 January 2023 Closing date 22 February 2023 Job summary Applications are invited for the post of Research Assistant/Associate in the Department of Aeronautics. You will have the exciting opportunity to work on a cutting-edge project to develop the tools for designing the next generation of more efficient offshore wind farms, funded by EPSRC. This will involve performing novel experiments for wind-turbine wakes using the...

Job description This role will provide maternity leave cover to ensure seamless, ongoing data collection on a well-established project whose aim is to test the acceptability and feasibility of using digital measures in autistic adolescents and adults, in comparison with neurotypical populations. The post-holder will work closely with other researchers, both at King’s and other UK/European sites, and will be exposed to leading international researchers.  This project will provide extensive experience and  an important stepping-stone for a researcher interested in further projects at King’s and within autism research more generally.   The post-holder will be expected to recruit participants into the study and oversee remote and in-person data collection of both passive and active (questionnaire) data.   The post-holder will be expected to show initiative, problem-solving, a sensitivity to patient needs and preferences in capturing...

Job description The King’s India Institute at King’s College London invites applications for a Research Assistant (Masters level) or Research Associate (PhD level) in trade and business and economics.   The post will be based in the research team of Dr Sunil Mitra Kumar (King’s India Institute) and Dr Kamini Gupta (King’s Business School) at KCL’s Strand Campus in central London as part of a 3-year project Enablers and Obstacles for UK-India Trade: Banks and Diasporas (UKIT- ENOB) funded by the Economic and Social Research Council and Indian Council of Social Science Research.   UKIT-ENOB aims to understand key enablers and obstacles to UK-India trade from the perspective of small export-oriented firms in India. Key project collaborators also include India-based Primary Investigator Dr Prateek Gupta (IIM, Bangalore) as well as non-academic partner FICCI UK. The project focuses on understanding macro questions...

Date:  09-Jan-2023 Location:  SPECIALTY RESEARCH INST/CTRS, Kent Ridge Campus, SG Company:  National University of Singapore Job Description The Atmospheric Dispersion Team in SNRSI focuses on the modelling and assessment of radioactive pollutant dispersion through the atmosphere. Our objective is to better understand the dispersion pathways of radioactive pollutants over Singapore and its surrounding regions. To achieve that, our team leverages on state-of-the-art numerical models and data analysis techniques. SNRSI offers a good opportunity for developing your research capabilities and data analysis techniques. Join the team and you will embark on the research of numerical dispersion modelling and in-depth data analysis, and play a part for the safety of Singapore. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Conduct research on atmospheric dispersion modelling and data analysis; Publish paper in peer-reviewed...

JOB OPENING ID 229412 WORKING TITLE Research Assistant Professor/Research Associate Professor/Research Professor JOB TITLE RESEARCH PROFESSOR WORK LOCATION Ann Arbor Campus Ann Arbor, MI FULL/PART TIME Full-Time REGULAR/TEMPORARY Regular FLSA STATUS Exempt ORGANIZATIONAL GROUP Medical School DEPARTMENT MM Radiation Oncology - AA POSTING BEGIN/END DATE 1/19/2023 - 2/01/2023 CAREER INTEREST Primary How to Apply   Candidates should submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae including 3-5 references to the Associate Chair for Physics in the Department of Radiation Oncology.  The materials should include a description of the candidate’s interest and involvement in research, service, teaching, and DEI projects.  The materials should be addressed to:   Martha M. Matuszak, Ph.D., FAAPM Laurie Snow Research Professor Professor and Associate Chair for Physics Director of the Physics...

We are excited to announce a new opening for a Research Assistant/Associate position at Cambridge University as part of S2UPPlant: Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging from Plants. S2UPPlant is a NERC-funded interdisciplinary research project which aims to produce and characterise new compostable materials from natural feedstocks, with the highest potential for industrial scale-up and a rigorous assessment of their environmental and economic impact and changes required for widespread adoption. The outcomes will be an improved scientific understanding of naturally derived plastics and a suite of prototype materials suitable for emerging markets in compostable films and fibres. The position available is in the following research area: Fabrication and Characterisation Plastic Packaging from Natural Feedstocks: manufacture of films and fibres from cellulose nanofibrils and characterising mechanical properties and smart functional properties relevant to their use in food packaging....

The Faculty of Education at the University of Cambridge is looking to appoint a full-time Research Assistant/Associate to work within PEDAL (the Faculty of Education's research centre for play in education, development and learning) providing research support for projects investigating the role of play in schools, with a specific focus on the influence of playful pedagogy. The holder of this post will be a key part of the team (funded by the LEGO Foundation) and will work closely with Professor Sara Baker in the Play in Schools research group. They will be involved in a range of projects relating to playful pedagogy. The projects include early years educators, teachers and teaching assistants, with a focus on early years and primary education. Writing academic papers will be a core responsibility of the post, alongside broader communication of research findings with the public. Applicants will have a PhD (or be close to completion) in developmental psychology, education, or...

Applications are invited for a researcher position in the laboratory of Dr Catherine Lindon at the Department of Pharmacology, University of Cambridge. We are seeking a motivated cell biologist to undertake studies of the mode of action of novel tools for Targeted Protein Degradation (TPD). Small molecule PROTACs harnessing the cellular ubiquitination machinery to destroy targets of clinical importance are at the forefront of a revolution in therapeutic strategies, yet there are still many parameters of the relevant ubiquitination pathways that are not well understood. This study is a great opportunity to gain experience in a novel and rapidly expanding field and to contribute to important and timely research questions about how PROTACs find and ubiquitinate their targets, and what cellular factors modify the success of TPD strategies. This knowledge will feed into therapeutic strategies of the future. More information about the laboratory is available...

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Research Assistant/Associate to join our Spoken Language Processing (SLP) project team within the virtual Automated Language Teaching and Assessment (ALTA) Institute in the Department of Engineering. You will extend our research into automatic assessment and feedback for learning spoken English as an additional language. We work on real-life free speaking and conversational exams and practice tests, funded and closely collaborating with Cambridge University Press and Assessment (CUP&A). The post holder will be located in Central Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK. The key responsibilities and duties are to design and develop appropriate methodologies to address the above research objectives. This will involve planning and managing their own research activity and liaising with colleagues in the Speech Research Group at Cambridge and with the partner groups in ALTA and CUP&A. The skills, qualifications and experience...