Research Fellow: Low-Carbon Civil & Materials Engineering

University of South Wales (USW) - CAPSE; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Wales (USW) – CAPSE invites applications for a Research Fellow in Civil or Materials Engineering. The role focuses on accelerating net-zero building components using waste-derived materials, with industrial collaboration and a strong emphasis on translating laboratory work to practice.

The post is full-time and fixed-term, based at the Pontypridd Campus, with a starting salary of £41,064 per annum. UK/EU applicants may require visa permissions.”

Qualifications

• PhD in Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related field.
• Strong communication and networking skills.
• Full-time, fixed-term appointment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on ultra low-carbon roofing and façade materials.
• Produce demonstrator components and datasets.
• Publish high-quality research and contribute to grant proposals.
• Collaborate with industrial partner Carapace Slate Ltd.

Skills

Communication skills

Networking

Education

PhD in Civil Engineering or Materials Engineering or related

Job description

University of South Wales (USW) – CAPSE invites applications for a Research Fellow in Civil or Materials Engineering. The role focuses on accelerating net-zero building components using waste-derived materials, with industrial collaboration and a strong emphasis on translating laboratory work to practice.

The post is full-time and fixed-term, based at the Pontypridd Campus, with a starting salary of £41,064 per annum. UK/EU applicants may require visa permissions.”