Aerospace Materials Innovation Fellow – Lead DMEx Research

Dunhillmedical; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid work model

Generous leave

Job summary

University of Sheffield seeks a DMEx Innovation Fellow to lead high-impact research on Materials 4.0 for the Air Domain. You will coordinate activities across academics, government scientists and industry partners, driving innovations in metallic aerospace materials and sovereign capability.

Applicants should have a PhD in a relevant field, strong publication record, and proven ability to attract research funding.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent with strong publication record.
• Proven ability to secure research funding from diverse sources.
• Experience leading research teams and projects.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead as senior researcher within the DMEx programme.
• Disseminate findings via publications and conferences.
• Identify and secure varied funding for follow-on work.
• Attract and supervise research staff and students.
• Ensure impact through engagement with policy and industry.

Skills

Leadership

Research management

Grant applications

Team collaboration

Communication

Industry collaboration

Education

PhD in Materials Engineering or related

Job description

University of Sheffield seeks a DMEx Innovation Fellow to lead high-impact research on Materials 4.0 for the Air Domain. You will coordinate activities across academics, government scientists and industry partners, driving innovations in metallic aerospace materials and sovereign capability.

Applicants should have a PhD in a relevant field, strong publication record, and proven ability to attract research funding.