Research Assistant/Research Fellow - 17059

Brunel Law School; Uxbridge; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Occupational pension scheme

Health-related support

Hybrid working

Job summary

Brunel University of London invites applications for a Research Assistant/Research Fellow in the Brunel Centre for Advanced Solidification Technology (BCAST) at the Uxbridge Campus. The project runs for nine months under an Innovate UK programme on energy-efficient aluminium brazing, with hybrid working allowed.

The successful candidate will perform experimental work and modelling to optimise brazing processes and characterize joints, aiming at high-integrity, high-quality brazed joints for heat

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a closely related discipline.
• A PhD in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop apparatus and methodologies for manufacturing high-integrity, high-quality brazed aluminium joints.
• Optimise aluminium brazing processes and simulate temperature distributions within workpieces.
• Characterise the microstructure and mechanical properties of brazed joints to maximise performance.

Skills

Experimental methods

Modelling

Aluminium brazing

Metallurgy

Characterisation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or related

PhD in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related (desirable)

Tools

Finite Element Analysis

Job description

This position is funded by an Innovate UK project entitled TURBOCOOLING: Energy-Efficient and Frost-Resistant Heat Exchangers Enabled by Advanced Aluminium Brazing, for a period of nine months. The project commenced on 1 July 2026 and aims to develop advanced aluminium brazing technology for high-performance heat exchanger applications. It focuses on brazing aluminium alloy components using an induction heating system with integrated temperature monitoring and control to ensure high-integrity, high-quality brazed joints.

Position Title

Research Assistant/Research Fellow - 17059

Department/College

Brunel Centre for Advanced Solidification Technology - BCAST

Location

Brunel University of London, Uxbridge Campus

Salary

• Salary for Research Assistant: Grade R1 from: £37,118 to £39,144 per annum inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £40,202 per annum inclusive of London Weighting through sustained exceptional contribution. (Pro-rate for Part-time)
• Salary for Research Fellow: Grade R1 from: £41,292 to £44,762 per annum inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £48,557 per annum inclusive of London Weighting through sustained exceptional contribution. (Pro-rate for Part-time)

Hours

• Part-time at 9.58 hours per week

Contract Type

• Fixed-term for 3 months

Brunel University of London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits. For more information please visit: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/our-history/home

The Brunel Centre for Advanced Solidification Technology (BCAST) is a speciality research centre focusing on solidification and wider metallurgical research with an international reputation. BCAST is well equipped with state-of-the-art facilities for both metal processing and materials characterisation. See https://www.brunel.ac.uk/research/Centres/BCAST for more information.

The position involves both experimental and modelling aspects of aluminium brazing. The successful candidate will focus on optimising aluminium brazing process, simulating temperature distributions within aluminium workpieces during brazing, and characterising the microstructure and mechanical properties of brazed joints. Responsibilities include developing apparatus and methodologies for manufacturing high-integrity, high-quality brazed aluminium joints, with the aim of optimising joint microstructures and maximising mechanical performance.

Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a closely related discipline. A PhD in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field is desirable.

We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support.

The University is committed to a hybrid working approach.

• We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support.
• The University is committed to a hybrid working approach.

Closing date for applications: 10 November 2026

Brunel University of London is fully committed to creating and sustaining a fully inclusive workforce culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, we particularly welcome applicants who are currently under-represented in our workforce.

Documents

• Job Description - Research Assistant (Word, 76.98kb)
• Job Description - Research Fellow (Word, 76.98kb)