Research Assistant/Research Fellow - 15928
Making sure the delivery of project goals defined in an Innovate UK/APC project
Location: Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus
Salary: Grade R1
Research Assistant: from £36,390 to £38,388 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £39,432 per annum inclusive of London Weighting through sustained exceptional contribution.
Research Fellow: from £40,507 to £43,929 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £47,671 per annum inclusive of London Weighting through sustained exceptional contribution.
Hours: Full-time
Contract Type: Fixed-term (36 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
The successful candidate will work for PIVOT project, making sure the delivery of project goals defined in an Innovate UK/APC project. The research activities will include: (1) understanding the effect of recycled materials on the performance of aluminium alloys, development of new aluminium alloys with fully recycled materials. (2) microstructure and mechanical properties of aluminium casting samples under different conditions. (3) trials using industrial LPDC system at BCAST to make testing components to meet project requirements. (4) analysis of alloys and castings from project partners. (5) supporting the research activities to deliver new state of the art for automotives. (6) prepare project progress reports and final report of project. (7) prepare and deliver presentations at internal seminars and project progress meetings, and at national and international conferences. The candidate is also expected to interact with other researchers in BCAST and research engineers from industry.
The successful candidate should have a PhD degree in materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering or another suitable engineering discipline. Applications will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. Research experience in solidification of metallic materials, and a deep working knowledge of microstructure and mechanical properties of metallic materials are essential. In addition, the successful candidate should have good communication and presentation skills and be a team player.
We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach.
Closing date for applications: 19 November 2024
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