Research Associate (Engineering Dynamics and Signal Processing)

University of Bath - Mechanical Engineering

Location:	Bath
Salary:	£38,784 to £46,049 Grade 7
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On:	13th April 2026
Closes:	26th April 2026
Job Ref:	KP13410

About the role

We are seeking a Research Associate to join us in contributing to an exciting, project in Engineering Dynamics and Signal Processing.

This role sits within the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath.

Duties will include

As a Research Associate, you will play a key role in

• Designing and executing laboratory experiments,
• Integrating sensing hardware
• Capturing high-quality data under controlled vibration loading
• Building experience in engineering dynamics
• Signal processing
• Applied research

This is an exciting position that will allow the successful candidate to gain valuable experience in engineering dynamics.

About the candidate

We are looking for someone who can bring strong technical expertise, curiosity, and a collaborative approach to this project.

You will have:

• A PhD in a relevant STEM discipline (e.g. Mechanical/Electrical/Civil Engineering, or similar), or equivalent professional experience at doctoral level.
• Knowledge of dynamics and/or signal processing.
• Experience with experimental testing, data acquisition, or laboratory-based research.
• Ability to organise your own workload and contribute effectively to project milestones.
• Clear communication skills, enabling you to work productively with academic and industrial teams.
• Proficiency in relevant computational tools (e.g. MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, or equivalent).

Experience with non-contact sensing methods, or AI-based pattern recognition, would be helpful but not essential.

Further Information

This role is offered on a full time (36.5 hours per week) fixed term basis from 01 July 2026 to 30 September 2026

For an informal conversation about the position please contact Dr Marios Impraimakis on mi595@bath.ac.uk or Dr Ariadne Justi Bertolin on adljb20@bath.ac.uk