Research Assistant/Associate in High TRL Aerothermal Testing (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking institution as a Research Assistant/Associate in High TRL Aerothermal Testing. In this dynamic role, you will contribute to cutting-edge turbine testing at the National Centre for Propulsion and Power. Your expertise in aerothermal engineering will be crucial as you engage in innovative design, simulations, and testing processes. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a hands-on environment, collaborating with a diverse team to deliver impactful results in aerothermal technology development. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• PhD in aerothermal engineering or related field, completed or near completion.
• Experience with rotating turbine tests and high TRL projects.

Responsibilities

• Support design and execution of turbine testing at TRL 6 level.
• Manage procurement and run aerothermal testing.

Skills

Aerothermal Testing

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

Finite Element Analysis

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

PhD in Aerothermal Engineering

Job description

A position exists for a Research Assistant/Associate in High TRL Aerothermal Testing at the Department of Engineering.

You will join the growing National Centre for Propulsion and Power team, based at the new Whittle Laboratory. You will support the development of world class high TRL turbine testing. For this role, you will have experience in a wide range of engineering disciplines and have a proven track record of successfully delivering aerothermal technology development projects, with specific skills relating to rotating turbine tests. We are looking for a diverse skillset, including good organisational skills and the ability to research, problem-solve, design, and implement ideas in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. In this role, you will be required to have a practical approach, a positive attitude, and be a good communicator.

The post holder will be located in the Whittle Lab., West Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK.

The key responsibilities and duties are to help the team design build and deliver world class turbine testing at TRL 6 level in the Whittle Laboratory's new National Centre for Propulsion and Power. This will require you to create and execute engineering design, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations, Finite Element Analysis, manage and execute the procurement of the build, run the aerothermal testing and process and communicate the results.

The skills, qualifications and experience required to perform the role are an aerothermal PhD with a combination of experimental, numerical and low order modelling experience. The PhD must be completed or near completion, and must be in an aerothermal, ideally gas turbine related field, with experience of rotating rigs at high TRL (4-6).

Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will be appointed at Research Assistant level, which will be amended to Research Associate once the PhD has been awarded.

Salary Ranges:

Research Assistant: £32,546- £35,116

Research Associate: £37,174-£45,413

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 30 months in the first instance.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above.

Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering letter and a maximum of one research publication in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. Please submit your application by midnight on the closing date.

For queries of a technical nature about this role, please contact Dr Nick Atkins at [e-mail]. If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Mrs Juliet Teather ([e-mail]), (Tel: [phone]).

Please quote reference NM45953 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

£32,546 to £45,413 per annum