Job Description

Salary range:

47,389 - 58,225

FTE:

1

Term:

Fixed (24 months)

Closing Date:

4 January 2026



Traditionally, the welding and inspection of such components are distinctly separate manufacturing processes. This ultimately limits productivity and throughput along with increased re-work if defects are only detected post-build. We are investigating novel in-process ultrasonic inspection directly at the point of joining and deposition. This allows detection of imperfections and flaws as they occur, reducing rework and removes redundant mid-stage inspections, delivering high-quality components right, first time.




You will form part of an amazing, diverse and inclusive team of talented people consisting of 8 academics, over 35 researchers/PhD Students and multiple technicians that provide specialist knowledge and technical expertise across a range of innovative technologies.




As a SEARCH Research Fellow, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary - Working alongside SEARCH colleagues you will research and develop the latest cutting-edge novel innovations in in-process inspection at the point of manufacture.




Daily activities within the role will include one or more of the following depending on skills and experience:


research in high-temperature phased array ultrasonics in-process phased array ultrasonic imaging during fusion welding signal processing, automated data and defect interpretation/sentencing translation of in-process inspection innovations to industrial partner sites and shopfloors.


For informal enquiries plese contact Professor Charles MacLeod (charles.macleod@strath.ac.uk)
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