Senior Research Associate in Vibration Engineering

The role

The main purpose of this role is to run wind tunnel tests to measure vibration of isolated bird feathers to explore their role in mechanosensing. This role will involve using vibration engineering techniques to calculate frequency response functions relating airflow to feather vibration.

The position is available for 8 months, with a flexible end date of no later than 31 November 2025.

What will you be doing?

• Design and conduct wind tunnel measurements of feather vibrations.
• Develop analysis methods for quantifying feather motion in relation to airflow.
• Prepare journal papers for publication of project findings.

You should apply if

• Possess (or be about to receive) a PhD in Engineering or closely related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Strong experimental wind tunnel testing skills.
• Experience with vibration testing of biological structures.
• Able to independently prepare high quality conference papers and journal publications.
• The ability to organise your time and work, to meet deadlines, and manage competing priorities.

Additional information

For informal queries please contact:

Associate Professor Shane Windsor

shane.windsor@bristol.ac.uk

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Contract type: Fixed Term for 8 months

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on 16th February 2025.

Interviews are expected to take place on 3rd March 2025.

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