A position exists for a Research Assistant/Associate in Turbomachinery at the Department of Engineering. The post holder will join the Rolls-Royce funded University Gas Turbine Partnership's turbines research group at the Whittle Laboratory on the West Cambridge site. In addition to pushing the boundaries of understanding in an academic sense, this group aims to deliver industrially relevant research within time-scales that enable the work to have a significant impact on the next generation of aero-engine designs. This work covers all aspects of turbine aerodynamics associated with the effects of surface roughness on the aerodynamic performance. The successful candidate will undertake both experimental and computational activities. The aim is to develop fundamental understanding about how surface roughness and characteristic lengthscale affect the boundary layer development on both as-manufactured and in-service deteriorated turbine blades. The experimental work will use large-scale models of surface topography in a wind tunnel to determine boundary development at a realistic Reynolds number in turbine-like pressure gradients. They will interact with other researchers and technical staff within the Whittle Laboratory as well as engineers within Rolls-Royce. The successful candidate will have obtained or be close to obtaining a PhD in the effects of surface roughness on turbine aerodynamics; have experience in undertaking experimental research using wind-tunnels, and data processing using high-level languages (eg Matlab and Python). Experience in undertaking turbomachinery CFD calculations will be preferred and an appreciation of heat transfer in addition to aerodynamics is desirable. The project is likely to have a considerable impact on the next generations of engine design, as well as academic impact. Thus, the post-holder would likely be in exceptionally good standing for future academic work and/or industrial roles by the end of the post. Interviews for this post will be held by phone or in person, it is intended to hold these as soon as possible after the closure of the advert. Salary Ranges: Research Assistant: £32,546 - £35,116 Research Associate: £37,174 ¿ £45,413 Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 30 September 2025 in the first instance. Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online. Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering letter with no more than one recent research publication in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. Please submit your application by midnight on the closing date. If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Mrs Juliet Teather ( jet63cam.ac.uk ). It is anticipated that the selection process will be undertaken as soon as possible after the close of the application period. Please quote reference NM45267 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. Further information HR7 Further Information Apply online