Organisation/Company: University College Cork
Department: HR Research
Research Field: Engineering » Other
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Positions: Postdoc Positions
Country: Ireland
Application Deadline: 13 Dec 2024 - 12:00 (Europe/Dublin)
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
The position is funded to develop an Advanced Shelter Concept through the Research Ireland Future Innovator Prize Programme. The challenge is to replace the commercial canvas-truss-based shelter with a self-supportive large-scale modular shelter for the Irish Defence Forces. A rapid and simple assembly/disassembly lightweight shelter that is easily portable is required but is not available in the market and in the prior art, and the design should consider modularity, technology integration, sustainability, and adverse weather conditions.
The candidate will be fully involved in challenge validation, solution concept development, impact pathway, and proactive engagement with Irish Defence Forces, as well as supporting the draft of the research report to the funding body. The candidate is expected to investigate the origami folding pattern, material selection, and bonding methods, as well as looking after the UCC Procurement for purchasing consumable materials. The post duration is 3 months initially, but with a possibility to extend for another 9 months.
Project Title: Development of a self-supportive large-scale modular shelter for rapid deployment and folding using origamied-canvas (Ori-Can Shelter)
Key Duties and Responsibilities
* To work under the direction of the Principal Investigator/Project Leader.
* To provide assistance in conducting research activities, including planning, organizing, conducting, and communicating research studies within the overall scope of a research project.
* To coordinate and perform a variety of independent and team activities involved in the collection, analysis, documentation, and some interpretation of information/results.
* To undertake tasks which may include recording results and preparing technical reports including conclusions and recommendations. To coordinate the development of forms, questionnaires, and the application of qualitative and quantitative research techniques; write procedures manuals for data collection and coding.
* To present information on research progress and outcomes to others responsible for the research project.
* To provide guidance as required to any support staff and/or research students assisting with the research project, as agreed with the Principal Investigator/Grant holder.
* Ideally to contribute to the publication of findings.
* To confer with the Principal Investigator in developing plans for research projects and to discuss the interpretation of results and the preparation of manuscripts for publication.
* To perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Specific Requirements
* A graduate qualification in a field of discipline relevant to the area of investigation i.e. BSc or MSc.
* Some research experience is desirable.
* Good report writing and presentation skills.
* Previous laboratory experience and practices are desired.
* Good analytical skills and computer skills.
* An ability to work independently to a tight schedule.
* Capability of working effectively within a team to achieve results.
* Evidence of excellent organisational and communication skills.
* High levels of initiative are encouraged.
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