Job Title: Research Associate in Systems Simulation
School: School of Computing, Engineering and Intelligent Systems
Campus: Magee
Salary: £29,636 - £40,995
Fixed term until 31/03/2025
Closing Date: 8 December 2022 at 23:59
Reference Number: 15762

- ABOUT US -

We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland.

Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer.

- THE ROLE -

The postholder will conduct high quality research and commercialisation activities within the Cognitive Robotics Laboratory, and Intelligent Systems Research Centre. Including defining and scoping potential applied research projects and delivering excellent applied research in collaboration with academic and industry partners.

- ABOUT YOU -

- A Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or cognate discipline.

- Experience of 3D modelling such as CAD, Blender, SolidWorks or equivalent.

- Experience in simulation software, FlexSim, AnyLogic, Simio, Simul8, Siemens or equivalents.

- Experience in simulation workflow i.e. tuning simulations by varying their discretization, constitutive equations, and solver parameters.

- Evidence of experience in programming or scripting languages.

- BENEFITS -

- Competitive salary.

- Generous annual leave entitlement promoting a healthy work/life balance - plus, an additional 15 days per year when the university is closed.

- Enrolment in USS pension scheme - employer contribution of 21.1%.

- An environment that supports flexible working and allows you to balance both work and home life.

- An open and inclusive environment that celebrates and welcomes diversity.

- Onsite and discounted sports/gym facilities (3 months free gym membership at either the Jordanstown, Coleraine, or Magee Campus).

- Cycle to Work Scheme.

- Exposure to the very latest in cutting edge technologies including Dell, Aruba, Checkpoint, and Avaya, feeding your passion for IT.

- Autonomy in your role to make impactful decisions and changes to company processes.

The School of Computing, Engineering & Intelligent Systems holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality. You can read more about what this means on our University website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.

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The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.