Research Associate/Fellow in Manufacturing (fixed term)

Location: Jubilee Campus

Applications are invited for the above post based in the Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering at University Park, Nottingham. This post will complement and strengthen research related activities within The Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre (UTC) in Manufacturing and On-Wing Technology at the University of Nottingham. The research of the UTC has been highly ranked in the field of manufacturing related areas and is carrying out the leading technologies in these fields.

This post will focus on the study of advanced laser manufacturing technologies and surface integrity inspection methods for difficult-to-machine materials (e.g. magnetic materials and superalloys). It is supposed to study the material machining performance through different techniques in detail. Another objective is to study the materials properties (including microstructures, micro/macro mechanical performance etc.) influenced by the advanced laser manufacturing process.

The successful candidate will be expected to join the Rolls-Royce UTC in Manufacturing and On-Wing Technology and contribute high quality research. Candidates should have good independent research capabilities, publications in high-impact academic journal, ability to work with industrial/academic partners, and experience of carrying out successful projects.

Candidates must possess a good undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering, and a PhD degree (or be near to completion). Better understanding of materials properties will be beneficial.

The post is available from 01 Sept 2024, but a later start could be agreed, and will offered on a fixed-term contract for a period of 1 year. Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours per week). Job share arrangements may be considered.

It is a condition of this role that you undertake the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening.

Informal enquiries may be address to Prof. Dragos Axinte (Dragos.Axinte@nottingham.ac.uk). Please note that applications sent directly to this Email address will not be accepted.

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