Research Fellow

In collaboration with The EPSRC Advanced Metrology Hub for Sustainable Manufacturing (led by the University of Huddersfield), the School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at Queen’s University Belfast, is currently seeking a highly motivated and ambitious Research Fellow with experience in generative design and topology optimisation.

The successful applicant will conduct independent research, developing and using generative design and optimisation methods, collaborating within Queen’s University and externally with the broader Hub team. To develop methods for manufacturing machinery design (including tooling) to support truly mechatronic design solutions for metrology-based manufacturing control systems. Direct collaboration with academic partners will be a key aspect of the role, including regular visits to research facilities across the UK.

About the person:

The successful candidate must have and your CV/Cover letter should clearly demonstrate you have:

• Hold at least a 2:1 honours degree in Mechanical, Aerospace engineering, Mechatronics or closely related discipline.
• Have, or be about to obtain, a relevant PhD in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics or closely related discipline.

Recent relevant research experience to include:

• Demonstrable experience in the use of generative design and topology optimisation methods for the design, optimisation or verification of complex structures.
• A proven track record of using relevant techniques to carry out analyses, critical evaluations, and interpretations of data as relevant to the research project
• Working effectively as part of a research team in the development and promotion of the research theme.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information.

Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.

What we offer:

Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more on our website.

Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.

For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website.

If you are an international applicant and don't already hold a visa that permits you to take up the role you are applying for, please use the information provided on our website to self-assess whether the University is likely to be able to support a visa application.

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