Research Associate in Composites Characterisation

The role

The role holder will contribute to a research project, which aims at enabling high-volume application of lightweight and circular composite technologies. The project is bringing together a consortium of expert companies to develop a real-scale technology demonstrator using a sustainable carbon fibre composite material through a state-of-the-art manufacturing process.

What will you be doing?

Experimental characterisation of uncured composite materials is essential for accurate forming simulations and optimisation of the forming process, as well as for preform design. The role holder will be responsible for experimentally characterising a highly aligned carbon fibre material and developing its material model for forming simulations. The research will also involve experimental validation of the material model and forming simulation results. The role holder will collaborate closely with a team of researchers conducting numerical simulations and developing research software tools.

You should apply if

You either hold or are working towards a doctoral qualification in composites material, manufacturing, or processing.

You have experience and knowledge of short carbon fibre materials and experience in characterising the deformation of uncured prepreg materials, in addition to experience in composites forming. 

Additional information

For informal queries please contact: ByungChul (Eric) Kim (b.c.eric.kim@bristol.ac.uk)

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Contract type: Open ended (Fixed funding for 21 months)

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on 20th January 2025.

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