Technical Expert (Composite Research)

The role

Are you an expert in the field of composite research? Do you have in-depth knowledge of, and extensive working experience in, the manufacture, testing, and imaging of composite materials?

The Faculty of Science & Engineering is looking for a new composites Technical Expert to join the Engineering Labs & Facilities team. Reporting to the Labs & Facilities Technical Manager, you will directly support the facilities which enable the Bristol Composites Institute’s (BCI) world-leading research. You will liaise directly with key academic stakeholders to understand the BCI’s strategic directives and, working with the facility Technical Manager, deliver targeted improvements to lab infrastructure, and training to its staff and students.

What will you be doing?

You will:

• Be conversant in the latest composite research and understand what is required to compete with other world-class research institutions.
• Contribute expert knowledge to support the development of cutting-edge research techniques.
• Advise on the development of lab facilities and the procurement of equipment to meet current and future requirements.
• Be the first point of contact for all student projects – advising, training, and coordinating access to equipment.

You should apply if

• You have extensive experience of working in composite research, manufacture, or other related field.
• You have a post-graduate qualification, ideally PhD, in the field of composite materials.
• You have a proven record of developing material testing techniques to meet specific research requirement.

Additional information

For informal queries please contact: Lee Silver lee.silver@bristol.ac.uk

To find out more about what it's like to work in the Faculty of Engineering, and how the Faculty supports people to achieve their potential, please see our staff blog:

https://engineeringincludesme.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/

Contract type: Open ended (Fixed funding for 2 years)

School/Unit: Engineering Faculty Office

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on 12th January 2025

Interviews are expected to take place on 3rd, 4th and 5th February 2025

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The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.

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