Research Fellow in Structural Mechanics Research and Education

About us

The UCL Faculty of Engineering is the largest of its kind in the UK, ranked as the second most impactful engineering faculty in Europe and first for Research Strength in the Research Excellence Framework. Within Engineering, the UCL Department of Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering is a multidisciplinary department renowned for innovation and excellence in research and teaching. We are ranked in the Top 50 worldwide for civil and structural engineering according to the 2021 QS World University and Subject rankings.

About the role

The project involves a series of studies in structural mechanics as it pertains to the design of novel structural systems for infrastructure. Research in the areas of origami structures, metamaterials and complex infrastructure such as novel bridge designs, wind blades will be explored, in particular in regards to dynamic behaviour such as energy absorption during impact. The research work implies the translation of cutting edge technical knowledge into design methodologies, thus the methods will be tested through active participation in delivering teaching in relevant MSc and MEng modules. Implementation of this novel approaches requires their iterative introduction into higher education, thus approximately 20% of the researcher’s time will be spent in the classroom or in field trip implementation of these new design methods.

The Research Fellow will:

• Undergo a comprehensive assessment of all the applications of novel approaches to structural mechanics
• Identify key research areas that need to be addressed
• Develop Structural Risk Assessment protocols for unique and complex infrastructure
• Conduct detailed and critical literature surveys that identify the available knowledge around these specific problems
• Invest time in scholarship, professional development and research to underpin research-based education in areas that span architecture and engineering and overlap with fire safe design. This includes awareness of ARB/RIBA/CIBSE/JBM criteria for Accredited Architectural & Engineering Education
• Prepare classes and teaching materials, set and mark assignments and relevant administration (record keeping, student feedback etc.)

This role is an open-ended contract available to start April 2025 with a funding end date of 31st March 2027.

About you

As a Research Fellow in Structural Mechanics Research and Education, you will need to have:

• A PhD in Civil Engineering and/or relevant engineering discipline.
• Track record of high-level research in the field of structural engineering as demonstrated by research publications in high-ranking journals.
• Track record of teaching, leading students to a recognised high standard of work, including preparation of course guides, lecture and seminars, setting of assessments and the use of innovative pedagogies.
• Ability to identify knowledge gaps and develop a high-level research programme
• Technical skills within structural mechanics
• Ability to work collaboratively in teams and harmoniously with colleagues and students of all cultures and backgrounds.
• Ability to advocate and use communication skills to command respect within a team of experienced professionals as well as with external colleagues including management of teaching and other delegated education resources.

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