Research Associate/Fellow

University of Nottingham; Montford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Resilience Engineering Group at University of Nottingham invites applications for a Research Fellow in railway resilience modelling for an initial 8-month period. The role offers collaboration with an internationally recognised academic team on resilience, risk and reliability projects.

Applicants should hold a PhD in Civil Engineering or a closely related field; advanced knowledge in railway resilience modelling and risk and reliability engineering is preferred.

Qualifications

• PhD in Civil Engineering or closely related field from a research-led university.
• Advanced knowledge in railway resilience modelling and risk and reliability engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality research outputs and grant proposals.
• Publish in leading journals and other relevant platforms.
• Engage with industry and agency partners to influence future developments.

Skills

Railway resilience modelling

Risk and reliability engineering

Education

PhD in Civil Engineering

Job description

Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.
Your working hours will be 36.25 hrs per week. Please contact Dr. Rasa Remenyte-Prescott, if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
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The Resilience Engineering Group is seeking a highly motivated Research Fellow in the field of railway resilience modelling for an initial period of 8 months. This role offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with our internationally recognised academic team on various railway projects focused on resilience, risk and reliability and obsolescence modelling. The successful candidate will have the chance to engage in the development of novel research methods, extend their research portfolio and contribute to the evolution of modelling techniques in collaboration with stakeholders in railway industry. Working closely with industry and agency partners, the role holder will ensure that research outcomes influence future developments and widespread use.
In this capacity, the Research Fellow will be expected to prepare high-quality research outputs and grant proposals, including publications in leading journals and other relevant platforms. Candidates should hold a PhD (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, or a closely related field from a research-led university. Advanced knowledge in railway resilience modelling and risk and reliability engineering is preferred.

This vacancy is open to employees of the University of Nottingham only.