Innovation and Development Associate
Fixed term until 31 March 2020
Loughborough University has established an international reputation for excellent research in the field of road safety and mobility on behalf of government departments, the motor industry and other research organisations. The University is the lead academic partner in the newly awarded Smart Mobility Living Lab: London (SMLL). The SMLL represents a GBP 19 million investment by Innovate UK and the initiative is led by the Transport Research laboratory and includes DG Cities, Cisco, Cubic, Transport for London and the London Legacy Development Council.
Loughborough University is responsible for developing a new research programme based around the SML and involving stakeholders from across the University. Through a new industry engagement programme it seeks to develop new research activities associated with the SMLL and involving existing research groups across Loughborough University.
An Innovation and Development Associate (IDA) is now needed to work with academics and establish this new research initiative. Candidates will have a successful industry or academic background in research innovation related to smart mobility or connected and autonomous vehicles. The IDA will help develop and implement the new research strategy and will lead new research generation initiatives.
Salary is Specialist and Supporting Academic Grade 7 (£40,792 - £44,559 per annum) starting salary to be confirmed on offer of appointment. Subject to annual pay award.
Candidates who are selected for interview will be invited to make a short presentation on "How can we use the SMLL test bed to create new opportunities for our research into intelligent mobility and develop collaboration with industry".
Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Professor Pete Thomas, Professor of Road and Vehicle Safety tel +44 1509 226931, [log in to unmask]
Closing date: 7 January 2019
For further details, please visit vacancies.lboro.ac.uk and find Innovation and Development Associate - Smart Mobility Living Lab
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