Research Fellow in Impact Icing Science and Engineering

Starting salary is normally £37,337 to £44,906 per annum, with progression up to £51,298 per annum

The Centre for Propulsion Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences (FEAS) is looking to expand its internationally-renowned activities with the recruitment of a full-time Research Fellow in Icing Science and Engineering.

About the Role

With the Centre, the icing team undertakes a range of activities including research in ice adhesion, ice properties, instrumentation, ice protection technologies, and the impact of ice on aerodynamic components. The team works closely with a number of national and international industrial partners in the aerospace and wind turbine sector. A key aspect of the activity is focused on experimental work, with dedicated icing wind tunnel facilities and a vertical droplet tunnel. The team also undertake research into fundamental modelling with molecular dynamic and ice/substrate interface bonding analysis. 

The main aspects of the role include conducting icing experiments in the Cranfield Icing Wind Tunnel (IWT) facilities and supporting experimental test campaigns. This includes assisting with tunnel and model instrumentation, data post-processing, analysis and management for experimental projects conducted in the IWT, disseminating research through publication in high-quality journals and leading conferences. You will also develop or adopt numerical simulation models and methods pertinent to icing science and engineering, and develop an individual research strategy and profile in icing science and engineering. 

About You

You will hold a PhD (or close to completion) in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related subject with a record of publishing in high-quality journals. 

Good skills in engineering experiment testing and measurements are required. Experience of icing experiments would be beneficial. Ability to communicate clearly at a technical level and clearly summarise objectives/achievements for briefing colleagues and project partners is also essential. Candidates are expected to be confident independent researchers and to assist with the general programme of work that is conducted in the Centre.

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to obtain UK Security Clearance (BPSS).

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How to apply

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Closing date: 8 January 2025

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