Senior Research Associate, Advanced Composite Forming

University of Glasgow; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Generous leave (41 days for full-time)

UoG Sport membership

Health and wellbeing

Job summary

The University of Glasgow seeks a highly skilled mechanical engineer to contribute to the Induction Melt Incremental Thermoforming project within the Composites Group of the Materials and Manufacturing Cluster. You will perform specialist lab work, CAD/FEA modeling, data analysis and support publications and proposals.

The role requires independent planning, collaboration with internal and external partners, and engagement in dissemination activities while developing a strong research track

Qualifications

• Proven CAD experience with composites manufacturing and data analysis.
• Ability to communicate complex technical material clearly in writing and speech.
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple research activities.

Responsibilities

• Take a leading role in planning and conducting assigned research in line with project deliverables and strategy.
• Document research output including analysis and interpretation of data, maintaining records and drafting progress reports.
• Establish and maintain your research profile, track record of publications, and enhance research impact.
• Survey literature and environment to develop a research strategy delivering project requirements.
• Present work at international and national conferences and internal seminars to raise impact.
• Lead in identifying funding sources and assist in developing proposals to secure funding.
• Develop and maintain collaborations with colleagues across groups and external partners.
• Lead team meetings and group activities to enhance knowledge and culture.
• Organise, supervise, mentor and train undergraduate/postgraduate students.
• Perform administrative tasks related to group activities and budgets.
• Contribute to teaching activities as assigned.
• Keep up to date with advances in the field.
• Engage in personal and career development.
• Undertake additional duties as required by line manager and Head of School.
• Contribute to the University’s international profile.

Skills

CAD

Communication

Organization

Education

PhD level qualification or equivalent professional experience

Job description

The University of Glasgow seeks a highly skilled mechanical engineer to contribute to the Induction Melt Incremental Thermoforming project within the Composites Group of the Materials and Manufacturing Cluster. You will perform specialist lab work, CAD/FEA modeling, data analysis and support publications and proposals.

The role requires independent planning, collaboration with internal and external partners, and engagement in dissemination activities while developing a strong research track