Research Assistant / Associate in Digital Underground Construction (Fixed Term)

£34866

University of Cambridge, Newtown, Cambridge

Full time
Temporary
Onsite working

Posted 1 day ago, 13 Nov | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 78b82652041e4197b6355650f6a1e63a

Full Job Description

A position is available in the Department of Engineering at the University of Cambridge for a Research Assistant/Associate to develop cutting-edge digital technologies and/or numerical tools for underground construction processes. The post holder will be located in West Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK. The successful candidate will join a major research project focused on Digital Underground Construction and work closely with both national and international academic and industry partners. The role involves the development of innovative solutions for applications such as tunnelling, deep excavations, and shaft construction.,

Designing and developing digital technologies (e.g., machine learning, digital twinning) and/or numerical methods (e.g., multi-physics modelling) aimed at optimising underground construction processes.
Leveraging the developed tools to enhance sustainability, productivity, and safety in construction projects.
Applying these advanced technologies to real-world construction challenges through collaboration with industry partners and the use of real-world project data.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to transformative research at the intersection of digital innovation and civil engineering. Applicants are expected to have (or be close to obtaining) a PhD in construction engineering, civil engineering, information engineering or cognate discipline. They should also have good written and spoken communication skills in English, a strong record of academic and/or professional achievement and previous experience of digital and/or numerical research work for underground construction.