Research Assistant/ Fellow - 16791
Brunel Composites Centre (BCC) is a Cambridge-based research and technology centre that sits between the knowledge base and industry offering high quality research in an innovative environment focused on physicochemical phenomena that take place at the interface of polymer matrix composite materials. A collaboration between Brunel University London and TWI Ltd, BCC has been awarded funding to work with companies across Europe and UK in the aerospace, automotive, construction and engineering sectors.
For more info about BCC, please visit www.brunel.ac.uk/bcc.
Position: Research Assistant/ Research Fellow - 16791
Department/College: College of Engineering Design and Physical Sciences/Brunel Composites Centre
Location: Cambridge Campus
Research Assistant Salary: Grade R1 from £ 34,132 to £ 36,130 with potential to progress to £ 37,174 per annum. (Pro-rata for Part-time)
Research Fellow Salary: Grade R1 from 38,249 to 45,413 with potential to progress to 49,559 per annum. (Pro-rata for Part time)
Hours: Part-time – 17.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Fixed Term for 24 months
Brunel University London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits.
For more information please visit: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/our-history/home
About the Research Centre
Brunel Composites Centre (BCC) is a Cambridge-based research and technology centre that sits between the knowledge base and industry offering high quality research in an innovative environment focused on physicochemical phenomena that take place at the interface of polymer matrix composite materials. A collaboration between Brunel University London and TWI Ltd, BCC has been awarded funding to work with companies across Europe and UK in the aerospace, automotive, construction and engineering sectors.
For more info about BCC, please visit www.brunel.ac.uk/bcc.
The Brunel Composites Centre (BCC) leads collaborative research projects that focus on cutting-edge advancements in composite materials. These projects encompass composites simulation, processing, manufacturing, recycling, and life cycle analysis, with an emphasis on the digital transformation of the composites industry. The post aims to lead and support research linked to:
- Multiphysics simulations for composites.
- Sensor integration for real-time monitoring and predictive analytics.
- AI-driven digital tools for material optimization and certification processes.
- Collaborative work across industrial and academic sectors.
The Role
The work involves leading or supporting in
- Research Leadership and Collaboration:
- Act as a technical leader in delivering research outputs within time and budget constraints.
- Represent BCC at academic and non-academic conferences, delivering impactful oral presentations.
- Collaborate with external stakeholders and partners on cross-disciplinary projects.
About You
We are looking for a candidate with;
- MSc in Mechanical, Electrical or material science engineering
- Demonstratable and recent work experience in composite materials research and development is very important.
Closing date for applications: 7 April 2026
For further details about the post including the Job Description and Person Specification and to apply please visit https://careers.brunel.ac.uk
If you have any technical issues please contact us at: hrsystems@brunel.ac.uk
Brunel University London is fully committed to creating and sustaining a fully inclusive workforce culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, we particularly welcome applicants who are currently under- represented in our workforce.