Job Description and Person Specification (HR5) Job Description Academic Electronics and Computer Science Unit/Department: Post Title: Senior Research Fellow ERE TAE MSA CAO Career Pathway and Level: 5 Academic Posts Non-Academic Posts ERE Category Education Academic Research Teaching Enterprise Development x Post Responsible to Stephen Beeby (level 7) (and Level): Posts Responsible for N/A (and Level): Job Purpose: To undertake research in accordance with the SPHERE and WARNSS projects under the supervision of Prof. S P. Beeby. The research involves the development of energy harvesting or inductive power transfer based power supplies for wearable applications and RF powered sensors for rail applications. The researcher will form part of a significant team working in the area of e-textiles and energy harvesting and will be working closely with external partners. Also involves leadership, management and engagement activities. Key Accountabilities/Primary Responsibilities (6-10 bullet points % Time maximum) Plan and deliver high quality research within the following areas, project 65% managing the research activity, sustaining a personal research plan, and supervising and taking responsibility for the research team. To evaluate commercial RF energy harvesting modules and design RF powered sensors for rail applications. To investigate inductive power transfer for wearable applications. To optimise fabrication processes, fabricate and test antennas for RF energy harvesting. Establish a national reputation by sustaining the regular dissemination of 5% findings through leading peer-reviewed publications, presenting results at conferences, or exhibiting work at other appropriate events. Plan and develop innovative research proposals and projects. Identify sources 5% of research funding and secure funds through bids and growing reputation.
Job Description and Person Specification (HR5) Job Description Academic Unit/Department: Electronics and Computer Science Post Title: Senior Research Fellow Career Pathway and Level: ERE TAE MSA CAO 5 ERE Category Academic Posts Non-Academic Posts Academic Research Teaching Enterprise Education Development x Post Responsible to (and Level): Posts Responsible for (and Level): Stephen Beeby (level 7) N/A Job Purpose: To undertake research in accordance with the SPHERE and WARNSS projects under the supervision of Prof. S P. Beeby. The research involves the development of energy harvesting or inductive power transfer based power supplies for wearable applications and RF powered sensors for rail applications. The researcher will form part of a significant team working in the area of e-textiles and energy harvesting and will be working closely with external partners. Also involves leadership, management and engagement activities. Key Accountabilities/Primary Responsibilities (6-10 bullet points maximum) Plan and deliver high quality research within the following areas, project managing the research activity, sustaining a personal research plan, and supervising and taking responsibility for the research team. To evaluate commercial RF energy harvesting modules and design RF powered sensors for rail applications. To investigate inductive power transfer for wearable applications. To optimise fabrication processes, fabricate and test antennas for RF energy harvesting. Establish a national reputation by sustaining the regular dissemination of findings through leading peer-reviewed publications, presenting results at conferences, or exhibiting work at other appropriate events. Plan and develop innovative research proposals and projects. Identify sources of research funding and secure funds through bids and growing reputation. % Time 65% 5% 5%