Hydrogen Turbomachinery Research Fellow

Bath; Bath; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension schemes

Cycle to work

EV salary sacrifice

Gym discount

Postgraduate tuition discounts

Wellbeing resources

Development opportunities

Job summary

University of Bath is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to investigate fluid dynamics and heat transfer in rotating compressor cavities of gas turbine engines. The role involves leading a major project funded by EPSRC with partners including the University of Surrey, Rolls-Royce and Siemens Energy.

You will work on hydrogen-compatible turbomachinery technology, and collaborate across academia and industry.

Qualifications

• PhD in engineering or equivalent industrial R&D experience.
• Experience with experimentation and data analysis tools such as MATLAB.
• Proficiency in CAD and independent work with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a major research project on buoyancy-induced rotating flow in a compressor cavity.
• Coordinate with academic and industry partners (Surrey, Rolls-Royce, Siemens Energy).
• Develop leadership and strategic technical development within the project.
• Engage in training, development, and dissemination activities.

Skills

Experimentation

Data analysis

CAD

Education

PhD in engineering

Tools

MATLAB

CAD software

Job description

University of Bath is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to investigate fluid dynamics and heat transfer in rotating compressor cavities of gas turbine engines. The role involves leading a major project funded by EPSRC with partners including the University of Surrey, Rolls-Royce and Siemens Energy.

You will work on hydrogen-compatible turbomachinery technology, and collaborate across academia and industry.