AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN THE AURORA³ TEAM TO PIONEER NEXT-GENERATION INFRASTRUCTURE FOR AUDIO, ACOUSTICS, AND AI

AURORA³ is a new strategic facility at the University of Surrey supporting cutting-edge research in audio, acoustics, and artificial intelligence (AI). It will incorporate a state-of-the-art acoustic anechoic chamber equipped with a spherical loudspeaker array and a world-first variable acoustics room enabling reverberation times as well as room volume to be precisely controlled. Our vision for AURORA³ is to bring the A³ (audio, acoustics and AI) community together, produce high-quality data resources that enable substantial advances in the development of technologies and science relating to sound and hearing, and foster a mindset that encompasses inclusion, rigorous inquiry and pathways for realising societal and economic benefit.
AURORA³ will establish National Strategic Infrastructure, accessible to researchers in industry and academia alike. It is supported by a £2.2 million investment from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), in addition to significant contributions from the University of Surrey and the 18 AURORA³ partners.
We are seeking to appoint a Research Infrastructure Engineer, who will be the full-time member of staff dedicated to the design, implementation, and operation of AURORA³, supported by a network of co-investigators, affiliated researchers, external consultants and specialists. The successful candidate will be appointed at Level 4, with salary depending on experience. The preferred start date is as soon as possible, with the earliest possible start on 1/October. The post is initially offered for a fixed term of 2 years.

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In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate , flexible working options including job and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.
The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.
Job Details
Department
Sound & Video Recording
Location
Guildford
Salary
£37,174 to £45,413
Fixed Term
Post Type
Full Time
Closing Date
23.59 hours BST on Sunday 17 August 2025
Interview Date
Wednesday 27 August 2025
Reference
036025

Please refer the Job description for details