Senior Research Associate in Aeroacoustics

University of Bristol; Clifton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Bristol invites applications for a Senior Research Associate in Aeroacoustics to join our computational aeroacoustic research efforts. You will work with a large group focusing on aerodynamics and aeroacoustics of propellers and bluff bodies, using PowerFlow and HPC resources.

We offer access to the UK National Aeroacoustic Facility, state-of-the-art facilities, and opportunities to publish in top journals while collaborating with world‑leading academics.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering or related field, or significant professional experience.
• Experience in computational aerodynamics and aeroacoustics.
• Experience programming in Matlab or similar language.

Responsibilities

• Perform mid- and high-fidelity aerodynamic and aeroacoustic simulations.
• Collaborate with partners and publish results in top journals.
• Prepare reports and presentations for project meetings and publications.

Skills

Matlab programming

Computational aerodynamics and aeroac

Education

Postgraduate degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Senior Research Associate in Aeroacoustics

Joining this project, you will contribute to our computational aeroacoustic research at the University of Bristol. You will become a part of a large group of highly motivated researchers, with a research focus of aerodynamics and aeroacoustics of propellers and bluff bodies. You will make use of a range of mid- and high-fidelity computational tools, including PowerFlow to analyse the aerodynamic and aeroacoustic of propulsion systems and flow interaction with bluff bodies. University of Bristol is home to the UK’s National Aeroacoustic Facility, and by joining the team you will have access to our state-of-the-art experimental and computational facilities.

At the University of Bristol, you will become a member of a large group of highly motivated researchers, with a research focus of aerodynamics and aeroacoustics of propellers and bluff bodies. University of Bristol is home to the UK’s National Aeroacoustic Facility, National Boundary Layer Facility, National Pressure Neutral Acoustic Wind tunnel, as well as several large HPCs, and by joining the team you will have access to our state-of-the-art experimental and computational facilities.

What will you be doing?

You will be responsible for performing mid- and high-fidelity aerodynamic and aeroacoustic simulations, and analysing the performance of propellers and bluff bodies under different operating conditions. As part of this research, you will be collaborating with several partners. You will be using the National Aeroacoustic Facility and HPC system at the University of Bristol. The results of this research are expected to be published in the fields top journals. The project provides an opportunity to work on a fundamental, but also industrially important problem and collaborate with world-leading academics in the field. You will be able to attend several international conferences to present your results. As well as carrying the research defined in the project to the highest standards, the successful applicant will be expected to work as part of a team and to prepare reports and presentations for project meetings and publications for international journals.

You should apply if

You:

• Have a postgraduate research degree (or equivalent professional qualification) in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering/a subject in a related field or you have significant professional experience in the area required
• have research experience in computational aerodynamics and aeroacoustics
• Have experience of programming in Matlab or using a similar programming language

Contract type: Fixed-term contract until 31/12/2027

Work pattern: Full-time

Grade: J/Pathway 2

School/Unit: School of Civil, Aerospace and Design Engineering (CADE)

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Thursday 19 November 2026

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