Job description
The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Embedded Intelligence at
Loughborough University in partnership with Herriot Watt
University, Epigem, Taylor Hobson Ltd., Scitek Consultants Ltd.; the
National Physical Laboratory and the Manufacturing Technology Centre
Ltd. offers excellent conditions for PhD training. A formal partnership
allows ambitious and capable individuals to be selected for PhD
studentships on advanced topics at the cutting edge of science and
engineering.
Project Description
As high-value manufacturing reshapes the UK economy there is an increasing need for inspection and measurement systems that are capable of verifying large, expensive parts with strict tolerances. Good examples include the reel-to-reel production of thin film photovoltaic (PVs) structures, the verification of aerospace parts such as turbine blades, and the measurement of aspheric or freeform optical surfaces. Here, 100% inspection might require detection and measurement of sub-micron sized defects on components measuring several hundred millimetres or more. No instrumentation currently offers the dynamic range and throughput required for these tasks.
The overall aim of this project is to demonstrate novel optical instrumentation for high-resolution inspection and precision measurement of large engineered parts. An array of phase-locked coherent imaging systems will be arranged to synthesise a large numerical aperture. Additionally, efficient methods to process the recorded information will be investigated; first to identify regions of interest within the field of view and subsequently to measure imperfections with high-resolution.
The successful candidate will focus on the development of a system for inspection of reel-to-reel production of large area thin-film photovoltaic structures, in close collaboration with Epigem. It will also involve investigating coherent phase-locking methodologies (to enable aperture synthesis from the combination of multiple sensors, reference beams and illumination directions) and studying their relative performance for high-resolution, large-field surface profilometry.
EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Embedded Intelligence
This Centre, in collaboration with NPL and Epigem, offers an attractive package, including a tax free stipend of up to £17k pa, in addition to full University PhD registration fees (£4k pa) for British and EU candidates. Overseas applicants are expected to finance £14k pa, which is the residual annual PhD fees in excess of the home student fees. Additionally, there is a generous personal development budget of £10k for the specific training needs of the successful candidate. The Centre offers a unique 4-year Ph.D. programme, drawing on expertise in postgraduate teaching and research supervision in the fields of sensors, system design, embedded software and systems, manufacturing systems, novel manufacturing processing, applications engineering and systems services. The PhD candidate will be supported by state-of-the-art facilities at Loughborough University.
Job reference: 2015CDTEIMM3
• Application closing date: 30th November 2015
•Starting date: January 2016
Applications:
To submit your application for this position, please click here and complete Loughborough University's online registration form.
Please quote the reference number 2015CDTEIMM3 and include a well-formatted cover letter along with your professional CV. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
For research project enquiries, please contact Dr Pablo Ruiz, P.D.Ruiz@lboro.ac.uk
For application enquiries, please contact cdt-ei@lboro.ac.uk
Project Description
As high-value manufacturing reshapes the UK economy there is an increasing need for inspection and measurement systems that are capable of verifying large, expensive parts with strict tolerances. Good examples include the reel-to-reel production of thin film photovoltaic (PVs) structures, the verification of aerospace parts such as turbine blades, and the measurement of aspheric or freeform optical surfaces. Here, 100% inspection might require detection and measurement of sub-micron sized defects on components measuring several hundred millimetres or more. No instrumentation currently offers the dynamic range and throughput required for these tasks.
The overall aim of this project is to demonstrate novel optical instrumentation for high-resolution inspection and precision measurement of large engineered parts. An array of phase-locked coherent imaging systems will be arranged to synthesise a large numerical aperture. Additionally, efficient methods to process the recorded information will be investigated; first to identify regions of interest within the field of view and subsequently to measure imperfections with high-resolution.
The successful candidate will focus on the development of a system for inspection of reel-to-reel production of large area thin-film photovoltaic structures, in close collaboration with Epigem. It will also involve investigating coherent phase-locking methodologies (to enable aperture synthesis from the combination of multiple sensors, reference beams and illumination directions) and studying their relative performance for high-resolution, large-field surface profilometry.
EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Embedded Intelligence
This Centre, in collaboration with NPL and Epigem, offers an attractive package, including a tax free stipend of up to £17k pa, in addition to full University PhD registration fees (£4k pa) for British and EU candidates. Overseas applicants are expected to finance £14k pa, which is the residual annual PhD fees in excess of the home student fees. Additionally, there is a generous personal development budget of £10k for the specific training needs of the successful candidate. The Centre offers a unique 4-year Ph.D. programme, drawing on expertise in postgraduate teaching and research supervision in the fields of sensors, system design, embedded software and systems, manufacturing systems, novel manufacturing processing, applications engineering and systems services. The PhD candidate will be supported by state-of-the-art facilities at Loughborough University.
Job reference: 2015CDTEIMM3
• Application closing date: 30th November 2015
•Starting date: January 2016
Applications:
To submit your application for this position, please click here and complete Loughborough University's online registration form.
Please quote the reference number 2015CDTEIMM3 and include a well-formatted cover letter along with your professional CV. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
For research project enquiries, please contact Dr Pablo Ruiz, P.D.Ruiz@lboro.ac.uk
For application enquiries, please contact cdt-ei@lboro.ac.uk
Desired skills and experience
Essential
- A high calibre candidate with first or upper second class (2:1) degree in Electronic / Systems / Mechanical / Optical engineering or Physics is sought.
- Good analytical, numerical and experimental skills
- Software programming skills in Matlab
- Knowledge of optics, electronics, imaging systems and image processing
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- CAD and FEA
- Knowledge of linear systems theory
About the employer
Loughborough University is one of the UK’s leading universities – consistently placed within the Top 20.
Located on a 438 acre single-site campus, Loughborough has a world-wide reputation for excellence in teaching and research, strong links with industry, and unrivalled sporting achievement. A research-intensive university, Loughborough is world-renowned for the high calibre of research produced - three departments were rated number one in the country. Loughborough has also been awarded six Queen's Anniversary Prizes.
The Wolfson School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, was ranked among the UK top ten in this subject area in the REF 2014. Within the School, the Optical Engineering group has been awarded the 2000 Queen’s Anniversary prize for Further and Higher Education for its excellence.
Voted England’s Best Student Experience for six consecutive years, Loughborough is also recognised for supporting international students. Loughborough also won the Sunday Times University of the Year title (2008-09) and students rank us among the UK’s top institutions for student satisfaction.
Located on a 438 acre single-site campus, Loughborough has a world-wide reputation for excellence in teaching and research, strong links with industry, and unrivalled sporting achievement. A research-intensive university, Loughborough is world-renowned for the high calibre of research produced - three departments were rated number one in the country. Loughborough has also been awarded six Queen's Anniversary Prizes.
The Wolfson School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, was ranked among the UK top ten in this subject area in the REF 2014. Within the School, the Optical Engineering group has been awarded the 2000 Queen’s Anniversary prize for Further and Higher Education for its excellence.
Voted England’s Best Student Experience for six consecutive years, Loughborough is also recognised for supporting international students. Loughborough also won the Sunday Times University of the Year title (2008-09) and students rank us among the UK’s top institutions for student satisfaction.
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