Details
1096096
University of Leicester
09/06/2025
2 Months
35 hours over 5 days
Smart Casual
Pay
£12.87
£1.55
Description
Role
The intern will collaborate with UOL and Zeeko to experimentally develop metrology algorithm for measuring freeform optical surfaces.
Zeeko has established an Ultra-Precision Surfaces Laboratory at Space Park Leicester and is collaboratively run by UOL and Zeeko. The group has been awarded a Eureka SMART project titled "Super-polished Freeform Optical Systems (SFOS) for Industry and Nuclear Fusion." As part of this project, the University of Leicester (UOL) group is responsible for developing hybrid metrology techniques to measure freeform surfaces, with deflectometry being a key technology under development.
The intern will become familiar with the MATLAB algorithm that has been developed for this purpose. This bespoke software has demonstrated functionality and achieved the required accuracy. To enhance its usability and robustness, the intern will gain a thorough understanding of both the principles of deflectometry and the underlying programming logic. Additionally, they will ensure that the software is well-annotated for ease of use and future modifications. As part of this process, metrology experiments are expected to be conducted to support the software's development.
Working hours: 35 hours over 5 days
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Duties and responsibilities
To work as directed by the supervisors at Zeeko’s Ultra Precision Surfaces laboratory at Space Park Leicester, to develop algorithm and perform experiments on Deflectometry to measure optical surfaces
Skills and experience
Essential
•Predicted degree grade 2:1 or above*
•Study programme in physics, science, engineering or mathematics with two years completed*
•Good English language skills*
•Experience with coding in Matlab*
•Must be a UK-based University undergraduate; graduating after September 2025
Desirable
•Evidence of optics
•Evidence of research/outreach/computing activity outside degree
* Criteria used to shortlist candidates for interview
Location
University of Leicester, Space Park, 92 Corporation Road, Leicester, LE4 5SP
Additional information
How to apply: Please ensure you apply with a tailored covering letter and CV indicating why you consider yourself suitable for the role. For support with tailoring your application, it may be useful to complete My Skills Portfolio to help you assess and understand the transferable skills you already have which can be applied to your application.
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