Research Fellow in Casting Technology - 16216

Location: Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus

Salary: Grade R1 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

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 objective of the post is to contribute the delivery of a collaborative project funded by EPSRC entitled ‘Development of next generation disruptive mega-casting technologies for green and sustainable transportation vehicles (MegaCast)’.

The duties that are required for this specific role includes:

•    Melting and melt quality control of aluminium melt for optimisation.

•    High pressure dye casting of aluminium alloys.

•    Microstructure and mechanical properties of die casting samples.

•    Understand the fundamental of melt filling and solidification under different conditions.

•    Supporting the research activities to deliver new state of the art for automotives.

•    Prepare project progress reports and final report of project.

•    Prepare and deliver presentations at internal seminars and project progress meetings, and at national and international conferences.

•    Work collaboratively with other members of the research group, including mutual assistance with research activities, and with external partners of BCAST.

The successful candidate should have:

•    PhD degree in materials science and engineering, manufacturing or other suitable engineering disciplines.

•    Research experience in solidification and casting of metallic materials, and a deep working knowledge of microstructure and mechanical properties of metallic materials are essential.

•    He/she 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: 31 July 2025

Interviews will take place on the week starting from 11 August 2025 virtually using Microsoft Teams.

For further details about the post including the Job Description and Person Specification and to apply please visit https://careers.brunel.ac.uk

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All applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of any offer of appointment, for research posts.

Brunel University London has a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Our aim is to promote and achieve a fully inclusive workforce to reflect our community.