JOB DESCRIPTION & PERSON SPECIFICATION for

KTP ASSOCIATE (RESEARCHER) - COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTING

1. JOB INFORMATION

Post Title: 3D Scanners KTP Associate Researcher

Grade: 7
Salary Range: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and
experience, plus circa £5,500 to fund personal training and development
Term: 35 Months Fixed Term Contract
Ref No: REQ006172

The role of the KTP Associate typically includes the duties and responsibilities itemised
below. Additionally, any specific features of this post are summarised within the section
headed “Job Purpose”.

2. JOB DESCRIPTION

.1 Purpose

To work under the supervision of a university academic and the KTP industrial partner 3D
Scanners Ltd to lead the KTP research project objectives including all reporting back to
IUK/KTP, the University and the industrial partner, ensuring objectives and reporting are
timely and in line with project objectives. The Associate will be responsible for developing
relationships and collaborations that enhance the project outcomes, and the reputation of
IUK, 3D Scanners and Coventry University, whilst advancing knowledge and application of
knowledge in the field/research discipline. To work directly within 3D Scanners, CU and IUK
on the KTP project – specifically the creation of an interactive software platform and packages
to facilitate users to embed measurement uncertainty, compliant to all relevant industrial and
international standards, within their measurements that are executed via Polyworks. This will
require extensive research and development across a wide range of measurement systems.

.2 Duties and Responsibilities

1. Under the supervision of a university academic and industry-based technical support,

take ownership of the daily planning and implementation of the project plans and
objectives, including successful management, delivery, reporting and dissemination of
research.

2. Where relevant develop and report activities and outcomes, which will make significant
impact on the relevant field through increases in knowledge, discovery and
development of new insights, concepts and/or processes.

3. Review and analyse research and application findings, developing new insights that
expand thought and practice in the field and for industrial dissemination.
4. Take the lead in promoting and disseminating research outputs using a range of media
e.g. journals; external reports, refereed conference presentations, exhibitions,
performances where considered appropriate to the project and the market sensitivities

5. Develop relationships and partnerships externally to foster collaboration and generate

positive impact on the project, and where appropriate to IUK, Coventry University and
3D Scanners

6. Provide the operational academic leadership to others, especially in 3D Scanners by,

for example, coordinating resources, setting objectives, planning and organising work
to deliver effectively.

7. Contribute actively to knowledge transfer and exploitation through workshops,

seminars, patents, licence agreements, short courses for external clients etc.

8. Contribute to the achievement and development of others through institutional

processes (e.g. Recruitment and Development) and through encouraging, coaching
and mentoring colleagues to become research active where appropriate.

9. Input to Institute and, where appropriate, University applied research strategy.

10. Contribute to the management of quality for all activities and reporting regarding the
KTP and all other activities. Report activities and outcomes to the University to support
the University Research Excellence Framework (REF).

11. Engage with Metrology CPD team and control theory colleagues to ensure new
knowledge is incorporated in CPD and/or teaching where appropriate.
3. PERSON SPECIFICATION - SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW

ATTRIBUTES ESSENTIAL ADVANTAGEOUS

Education/  Good degree (1st class or  Manufacturing

Qualifications 2.1) in an appropriate experience.
subject such as
Mechanical Engineering.
 MSc incorporating
excellent knowledge of
Measurement systems,
Mathematics and
Coding.
OR
 PhD, or equivalent, in a
science and/or
engineering discipline
including a high level of
knowledge in
dimensional metrology
and measurement
uncertainty

Experience  Significant experience

(Paid and Unpaid) working in research in  Evidenced track record of
the field of dimensional working with research
metrology, advanced and/or industrial teams to
manufacturing deliver projects.
techniques, including
materials, applied
physics (appropriate to
an engineering project).

 A working knowledge of
software and techniques
for mathematical
modelling.

 A working knowledge of
project management
tools and techniques.
Proficiency in Microsoft
Office suite is essential.
.
Research/Publications  Up to date knowledge
Special Interests and understanding of
measurement traceability
and uncertainty.

Job-related skills/  Ability to carry out a  Use of project

Aptitudes research project under
minimum supervision.
 Project management
skills.
management and other
specialist research
software.

 Ability to communicate
clearly with peers and
students.
  Ability to work with
colleagues in a
manufacturing company
at all levels to ensure that
knowledge becomes
embedded within the
company.

Interpersonal Skills  High degree of  Networking/consultancy

commitment and self- skills.
motivation.
 Client relationship
 Ability to work in a team. management skills.

 Excellent communication
skills (written and oral).

 Able to encourage
others.

 Proactive attitude.

 Excellent organisational
skills.

 Good time management.

 Ability to work on own

initiative.

 Excellent IT as described
above and including;
Literature search skills
including electronic
databases.

 Presents a professional
image to a range of
external client groups/
stakeholders.

 Ability to motivate others

in the team and the wider
organisations, colleagues
and research students.

Other Requirements  May be required to work

outside of normal 8.30
am to 5.00 pm hours
including weekends, on
occasion.

 Willingness to travel both

within the UK and
abroad.

 Full UK driving licence.