Research Associate in Aerodynamic Experimental Database Development

LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK based university is seeking a Research Associate in Aerodynamic Experimental Database Development. This full-time, fixed-term position involves leading the development of new reference models for automotive and aerospace applications. Candidates should have experience in experimental fluid mechanics and mechanical design. Informal enquiries can be directed to the Principal Investigator via email.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the development, delivery and testing of two new reference models.
• Experience in experimental fluid mechanics, mechanical design skills is essential.
• Interact with other Universities within the NWTF.

Skills

Experimental fluid mechanics

Mechanical design skills

Project management

Managing experimental data

Job description

Overview

Loughborough University, Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering

Research Associate in Aerodynamic Experimental Database Development, Full time, fixed-term post up to 31 December 2028

Role context

Loughborough University has recently been awarded more than £1M to expand the existing wind tunnel experimental database which is part of a UKRI/EPSRC award to the National Wind Tunnel Facility (NWTF). This is a unique opportunity to design, build and test two references models at several UK academic wind tunnels and to further develop the NWTF experimental database.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the development, delivery and testing of two new reference models related to automotive and aerospace applications.
• They should have experience in experimental fluid mechanics, mechanical design skills, project management and managing experimental data.
• Interaction with other Universities within the NWTF and particularly the hub based at Imperial College London.

Qualifications and requirements

• Experience in experimental fluid mechanics
• Mechanical design skills
• Project management
• Managing experimental data

Further information

For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Informal enquiries should be made to Prof. Gary Page, Principal Investigator by email [e-mail] or by telephone on 01509 227205.

Application details

The closing date for receipt of applications is 14 September 2025.