Marie Sklodowska-Curie Researcher
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The role is part of the UNVEIL Marie Sklodowska-Curie Doctoral Network (https://unveil-dn.eu), a collaboration between 21 academic, cultural, and industry partners focused on developing advanced, non-destructive and data-driven tools for analysing paintings and 3D artworks. The project aims to better understand how such objects are made and how they age, supporting conservation, restoration, and authentication.
Funded by the European Union, UNVEIL brings together techniques such as Terahertz, ultrasound, infrared, and X-ray imaging, alongside data fusion, visualisation, and digital twin technologies. The outcomes will contribute to improved diagnostics of heritage objects, as well as public engagement through tools such as museum Augmented Reality (AR).
This project will explore non-contact ultrasound methods for imaging cultural heritage objects, using approaches such as air-coupled transducers, haptic arrays, and optical detection. Image reconstruction techniques will be applied to reveal material properties, with additional work on enhancing resolution using metamaterials. The research will also integrate data from other imaging methods, including THz and thermography, in collaboration with partner laboratories.
The successful candidate will be supervised by Prof. David Hutchins, supported by a wider academic team. The role includes international secondments to the University of Calabria (Italy) and CNRS-LRMH (France).
Note that only applicants who have not been resident in the UK for more than 12 months in the 36 months preceding the effective starting date of this contract are eligible for this position. Moreover, applicants must not have been awarded a PhD at the effective starting date of this contract.
Researchers at The University of Warwick are encouraged to engage in a range of training and development opportunities designed to support their personal career development plans. The University of Warwick provides professional development support for all researchers seeking to build their own career pathways.
Requirements
You will hold (or be on track to achieve) an MSc (or equivalent),and not already have a PhD. You should demonstrate strong potential for high-quality research, with a developing profile and an understanding of relevant methods and techniques.
You will be a collaborative and motivated individual, able to work effectively with partners across Europe and willing to undertake international secondments. Strong communication skills (in English), good IT proficiency, and the ability and commitment to producing technical and scientific research outputs, including publications in peer-reviewed journals, are essential.
You should also have excellent organisational, time management, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, contributing positively to a collegial research environment.
Previous experience with ultrasound, acoustics, optics or metamaterials in terms of modelling, design, and characterisation would be an advantage.
Candidates will be required to meet Marie Sklodowska-Curie Doctoral Researcher eligibility criteria as follows:
- At the effective starting date of this contract, applicants must not have been awarded a PhD.
Benefits & conditions
Salary for this position will vary depending on entitlement of family allowance and enrolment in the pension scheme. The mobility allowance is automatically included as part of the salary which currently is £493.91 per month., 3. Demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the role with clear reference to each of the essential and desirable criteria in the
- Interview Date: 14th May 2026
- Start Date: 1st October 2026
Applications must be submitted by the closing deadline. Only applications submitted through our Careers Portal will be considered.
You are welcome to include any careers breaks you may have taken (e.g. parental/caring/long-term sick leave).
Please note that if you do not evidence the essential criteria, the hiring panel may not be able to shortlist your application. For guidance on how to format a cover letter, see here. What we Offer
We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including:
- An attractive pension scheme.
- 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
- Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
- Onsite childcare facilities.
- Excellent learning and development opportunities.
We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. For more information, see here.
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