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Closing Date: 30 June 2024
The Role
Salary: £32,332 (plus substantial training budget)
Rotary Power Ltd. and Newcastle University are offering an exciting opportunity for two KTP Associates, working on a joint project to develop a tool using advanced computational structural and fluid dynamics to optimise lubrication and structural performance. The tool will aid in the development of hydraulic motor designs as part of a future-proofing strategy.
Based at Rotary Power, South Shields you will lead the Mechanical Structures aspect of the Knowledge Transfer Partnership project. The project will focus on computational structural and fluid dynamic analysis to identify operational conditions ensuring optimal levels of lubrication and structural performances to enhance motor assembly longevity.
The Mechanical Structures Associate will be responsible for the physical/mechanical modelling and experimental element of the project. Working closely with the project team and a second Associate specialising in CFD simulations to achieve the projects objectives. You will be responsible for development of parametric physical/ kinematic models, FE models and simulations, development of experimental models as well as planning/design test rigs for simulation results verification, data acquisition and instrumentation system development and finally data analysis and presentation.
Candidates should have a MSc or PhD in Structural Mechanics, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.

BENEFITS:

• Develop managerial skills and attend two residential managerial workshops (each of one week duration)
• £4,000 personal training budget
• The opportunity to lead a project, develop project management skills and improve long term career prospects
• Mentoring by a Knowledge Transfer Network Adviser
• Full access to university resources to complete the project
• Ability to work in a largely self-determined way, across the industry-academic partnership
• Opportunities to develop both technical understanding and commercial awareness
• The possibility to study for a higher degree or undertake professional development
  The KTP Associate will be an employee of Newcastle University but will spend most of their working time at the company’s premises at Rotary Power Simonside East Industrial Park, 1 Waldridge Way, South Shields NE34 9PZ and when required at Newcastle University. Although the contract is fixed term for a duration of 2 years, more than 70% of KTP staff gain a permanent job offer by their KTP company.
  For more information or informal enquiries, please contact Prof. Brian Shaw ( brian.shaw@ncl.ac.uk )
  For further details on the Faculty of Science, Agriculture & Engineering please visit our web page at:
  https://www.ncl.ac.uk/sage/
  For further details about Knowledge Transfer Partnerships please visit the web page at:
  http://www.ktp-uk.org/

Key Tasks

• On boarding, familiarisation with the company and university
• Creation of a detailed plan and complete a mini project
• Disseminate and embed the knowledge within Rotary Power to various stakeholders throughout the KTP via reports, presentations, group discussions, workshops and staff training
• Present findings to stakeholders prepare and complete full documentation
• Reporting weekly team updates to assure project exposure and aid embedding in the wider team
• Prepare publications, case studies and attend conferences

The Person

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Experience in developing structural mathematic models ideally for machine elements (cams, shafts, bearing etc.)
• Experience in FE modelling
• Proficiency in 3D design software, preferred SolidWorks
• Experience in programming and software development in a relevant field

Desirable

• Industrial work experience

Attributes and Behaviour

• Personal motivation and drive
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Thrives in a project environment with ability to work to tight deadlines
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues
• The ability to work autonomously and the confidence to lead
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels to different stakeholder groups in both academia and industry
• Good attention to detail
• Is a natural problem solver
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Structural Mechanics, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline

Due to the nature of other businesses within the host organisation group, international applicants of specific nationalities (including any affiliations with such nationalities) may firstly be subject to the business seeking relevant recruitment approval, prior to any offer of employment being made. In some circumstances, additional security screening may be required.
Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.
We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.
At Newcastle University we hold a silver Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.
In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.
Requisition ID: 26556

LI-LF

• On boarding, familiarisation with the company and university
• Creation of a detailed plan and complete a mini project
• Disseminate and embed the knowledge within Rotary Power to various stakeholders throughout the KTP via reports, presentations, group discussions, workshops and staff training
• Present findings to stakeholders prepare and complete full documentation
• Reporting weekly team updates to assure project exposure and aid embedding in the wider team
• Prepare publications, case studies and attend conference