Research Associate in Fire Science and Composites

Contract type, Hours per week: 35 hours per week

Fixed Term dates: Until October 2025.

Number of posts: 2

We are looking for an experienced fire science/engineering experimental researcher to assist in the delivery of a fixed term research project on the fire safety of external wall construction.

The Opportunity:

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a highly topical research area as part of a group that has a strong track record of working on the fire safety challenges associated with composite materials. The project involves large (1 m) scale testing of composite material system subjected to fire conditions. This requires design of a testing apparatus and development of tools to support the tests, and the interpretation of test outcomes.  The successful candidates will become part of the Edinburgh Fire Research Centre at the University of Edinburgh. The successful candidate will work primarily with Prof. Rory Hadden and the external partner, Dstl, to deliver this exciting research programme.

Your skills and attributes for success: 

• Experience working independently in the lab including problem solving and iterative design (Desirable).
• Experience of working with composite materials, material flammability and/or thermomechanics (Desirable).
• Ability to collate and communicate large amounts of experimental data.
• Ability to clearly communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Interesting in working in a team and helping other researchers with challenges.

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