Research Associate – FAST Powder Processing & Extrusion

The University of Sheffield; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working opportunities

Generous pension scheme

41 days annual leave (pro rata)

Job summary

The University of Sheffield is seeking a highly skilled researcher to contribute to an EPSRC project on recycling aerospace waste using field-assisted sintering and extrusion, focusing on solid-state processing and materials characterisation.

You will work on multiscale materials modelling, interpret flow-stress data, and utilise EBSD/TEM techniques, with opportunities for leadership and collaboration across academia and industry.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent qualification in science or engineering.
• Strong scientific/engineering background with Advanced Materials research, thermomechanical processing.
• Experience in multiscale materials modelling.
• Experience with titanium and steel processing in an industrial environment.
• Experience interpreting flow stress and field-assisted sintering data.
• High level of competency in electron microscopy (SEM, EBSD and TEM).
• Experience in non-destructive evaluation and mechanical testing methods.
• Ability to plan, organise and deliver to the project plan.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills; able to handle scientific and commercial issues.
• Self-motivation and capability to be a team player as well as team leader.

Responsibilities

• Write literature reviews and supporting documents for the Research team.
• Plan research effectively and report to the supervisory team.
• Coordinate with industrial members of the project team and industry collaborators.
• Carry out research using field-assisted sintering and continuous extrusion technologies.
• Undertake finite element modelling of thermomechanical processes.
• Characterise the microstructure of material using standard metallographic preparation, EBSD and TEM techniques.

Skills

Multiscale modelling

Titanium metallurgy

Electron microscopy

Non-destructive testing

Communication

Team leadership

Research planning

Self-motivated

Problem solving

Education

PhD or equivalent

Tools

Finite element software

EBSD TEM tools

Job description

The University of Sheffield is seeking a highly skilled researcher to contribute to an EPSRC project on recycling aerospace waste using field-assisted sintering and extrusion, focusing on solid-state processing and materials characterisation.

You will work on multiscale materials modelling, interpret flow-stress data, and utilise EBSD/TEM techniques, with opportunities for leadership and collaboration across academia and industry.