Research Fellow or Research Assistant in Composites for Space Structures

at  Cranfield University

RESEARCH FELLOW OR RESEARCH ASSISTANT IN COMPOSITES FOR SPACE STRUCTURES

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
For 18 months
Salary
Research Fellow: Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £37,337 to £40,347 per annum; Research Assistant: Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £28,203 to £32,039 per annum
Posted Date
13/09/2024
Apply by
13/10/2024

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. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here.
Cranfield Manufacturing and Materials has been following the ambitious strategy of developing a roadmap for Sustainable Manufacturing and Materials Sectors for 2050 by applying fundamental science and thought leadership via conceiving and maturing the concepts of Smart, Clean and Green manufacturing solutions agnostically across all sectors and through all tiers of the supply chain and with SMEs as well as OEMs. This is to support the national aspiration of Net Zero UK by 2050 We offer world-class and niche post-graduate level research, education, training and consultancy. We are unique in our multi-disciplinary approach by bringing together design, materials’ technology and management expertise. We link fundamental materials research with manufacturing to develop novel technologies and improve the science base of the manufacturing research. Our capabilities are unique, with a focus on simulation and modelling, and sustainability. They also include work in composite manufacture, metallic glasses, nano-materials (graphene, carbon nanotubes, coatings and sensors), low energy casting, thermal barrier coatings and Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM).
Find out more about our work here.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

We welcome applications from those interested in this exciting post with the necessary knowledge and skills to carry out research work in the development, manufacturing and design of composites for space applications.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will focus on the development and delivery of composites manufacturing technologies for the space industry. The primary aim is to expand and optimise the design and characteristics of space-based carbon fibre optical reflective mirrors, whilst also addressing the development of additive processing of continuous fibre composites. The role involves collaboration with the industry, participating in joint developments and translating the results of the research to manufacturing and simulation technologies addressing the needs of end users. You will work closely with external partners, as well as colleagues within the Composites and Advanced Materials Centre, the Surface Engineering and Precision Centre and the Space Research Group at Cranfield, and you will directly report the research results to project partners and prepare and deliver dissemination outputs in the form of journal publications and presentations at international conferences.