Engineering
| Location: | Jubilee Campus |
| Salary: | £29,762 to £44,414 per annum (pro rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience (minimum £33348 with relevant PhD). Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance |
| Closing Date: | Thursday 29 June 2023 |
| Reference: | ENG223723 |
The University of Nottingham is looking to appoint a Research Fellow to develop advanced automated composite preforming technologies. You will support the development of a fully instrumented pilot line (Physical Twin) for creating complex 3D fibre preforms suitable for liquid composite moulding, which will be linked to a Digital Twin to provide real-time monitoring and diagnostics. You will be based within the Composites Research Group at Nottingham, known for its’ world class research output and facilities.
You will work on a project that is part of the EPSRC Materials Made Smarter Research Centre – https://gow.epsrc.ukri.org/NGBOViewGrant.aspx?GrantRef=EP/V061798/1
You will be an early stage researcher looking to take the first steps towards an independent academic career. You will be responsible for the design and manufacture of the Physical Twin and will work closely with other academics and a range of industrial partners from the UK composites sector. You will have the opportunity to use your initiative and creativity to identify areas for research, develop research methods and extend your research portfolio. It is essential that you are of a practical nature with strong engineering design skills, preferably with some experience in mechatronics.
You will have excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to build relationships and collaborate with others. An element of your role is to develop and sustain a national reputation as a research leader in the field of composites manufacturing and contribute to the development of research strategies and initiatives, fostering collaboration and links with industry.
You will be degree educated with a PhD or equivalent in relevant subject area or the equivalent in professional qualifications and experience in research area OR near to completion of a PhD.
At the University of Nottingham, we are committed to providing competitive employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff to help them reach their full potential. As a University employee, you will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including leading fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes, along with a generous holiday allowance and a highly attractive pension scheme.
This is a full-time (36.25hrs/week), fixed term position until 28th February 2025. Job share arrangements may be considered.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Lee Harper. Email: lee.harper@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.