Organisation
Cranfield University
Faculty or Department
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Based at
Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire
Hours of work
37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered.
Contract type
Fixed term contract
Fixed Term Period
until 31 December 2026
Salary
Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £28,929 to £32,039 per annum
Posted Date
21/03/2025
Apply by
20/04/2025
Documents
* 5049 - JD & Person Spec.pdf (PDF, 143.93kb)
Role Description
We welcome applications for an exciting Research Assistant post to support projects in partnership with Rolls-Royce, delivering major impact in sustainable aviation through the development of innovative technologies for future aero-engine propulsion systems.
About The Role
The post holder will be contributing to research on a project supporting the move of aviation towards zero emissions, as part of a team within the Centre for Propulsion and Thermal Power Engineering and specifically the Rolls-Royce UTC in Aero Systems Design, Integration and Performance. The researcher will be responsible for modelling and assessment of advanced propulsion systems for aviation, focusing on design space exploration for different energy carriers and sources and integration of propulsion system and aircraft.
About You
To be appointed at Research Assistant level, you will be educated to MEng or MSc level in a relevant subject with the necessary technical knowledge and experience such as thermodynamics and power and propulsion systems, heat and mass transfer, and programming. Knowledge of gas turbine simulation tools is a requirement for this position. You will have experience in composing project deliverables, delivering effective presentations, and be able to assist in project integration workshops and other meetings. With good communication skills, you will also be a good team player, and have the ability to cope with pressure. Self-motivation, perseverance, and initiative are important skills for this post.
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. Aerospace is at the heart of Cranfield’s global research airport and is renowned throughout the world for its teaching and research in the fields of aviation and aerospace. Cranfield Aerospace’s six centres are the powerhouses of our world class research, driving technological and conceptual advances in aeronautics, propulsion & thermal power engineering, cyber-physical systems and intelligent automation. Through the strong links with industry built over the past 70 years, we focus on defining and delivering the aircraft, airport and airspace management of the future and are the only university in Europe with our own airport and runway. Cranfield Aerospace is internationally recognised as the first choice for research and education in all aspects of aerospace including aircraft, drones, urban air mobility and space.
Our Values and Commitments
Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families.
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 Dr Ioannis Roumeliotis, Head of Gas Turbine Engineering Group, on (E): i.roumeliotis@cranfield.ac.uk. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on E: hrrecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk. Please quote reference number 5049.
As part of this role you may be required to obtain UK Security Clearance. Closing date for receipt of applications: 20 April 2025. Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we receive sufficient numbers of applications. Therefore, we would encourage you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
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