The Centre for Propulsion Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences (FEAS) is looking to expand its internationally renowned activities with the recruitment of a full-time Research Fellow in Icing Science and Engineering.
About the Role
The icing team undertakes a wide range of activities including research in ice adhesion, ice properties, instrumentation, as well as ice protection technologies and the impact of ice on aerodynamic components. The team works closely with national and international industrial partners in the aerospace and wind turbine sector. A key aspect of the activity is focused on experimental work with dedicated icing wind tunnel facilities as well as a vertical droplet tunnel. The team also undertakes research in fundamental modelling with molecular dynamic and ice/substrate interface bonding analysis.
The main aspects of the research fellow role include conducting icing experiments in the Cranfield Icing Wind Tunnel (IWT) facilities and providing support on experimental test campaigns. This will include assisting with tunnel and model instrumentation, data post-processing, analysis and management for experimental projects conducted in the IWT. Disseminate research through publication in high-quality journals and leading conferences. If possible, develop or adopt numerical simulation models and methods pertinent to icing science and engineering. Develop an individual research strategy and profile in icing science and engineering.
About You
You will hold a PhD (or close to completion) in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related subject with a record of publishing in high-quality journals.
Good skills in engineering experiment testing and measurements are required, and experience of icing experiments would be beneficial. Ability to communicate clearly at a technical level and capability of summarising objectives and achievements for briefing colleagues and project partners is essential. Candidates are expected to be confident independent researchers, educated at a PhD level. The Research Fellow is also expected to assist with the general programme of work that is conducted in the Centre.
Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to obtain UK Security Clearance (BPSS).
About Us
As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. The Centre for Propulsion and Thermal Power Engineering is around 80 staff strong and one of the largest research and education activities within the University. The activity spans across land, off-shore, marine, air and space power and propulsion applications. Our activity is characterised by a close integration of taught and short course education and research.
Working Arrangements
Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners.
How to apply
For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Professor David MacManus, Professor of Propulsion Aerodynamics & Installations, on (E): d.g.macmanus@cranfield.ac.uk
Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on (E): peoplerecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk. Please quote reference number 4971.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 8 January 2025
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