Research Project Technician - 16521
The postholder will support the researchers on the development of high-performance low embedded carbon, high recycled content aluminium alloy extruded components for incorporation in battery enclosures and crash management systems and their associated vehicle structures for electric and hybrid vehicles to be manufactured in UK. The post holder will support the setting up of experimental procedures, design of experiments, participation of experiment, preparation of samples, presenting and reporting the results of the work and developing the necessary capabilities in the use of the advanced manufacturing, characterisation and testing facilities available within the BCAST centre.
Location: Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus
Salary: Grade 6 from £34,145 to £35,990 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £38,638 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting, through sustained exceptional contribution.
Hours: Full-time
Contract Type: Fixed term for 3 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
BCAST is a speciality research centre focusing on solidification and wider metallurgical research with an international reputation. BCAST is the host of the International Centre of Excellence in Circular Economy, the national centre of excellence in liquid metal engineering – The Future Liquid Metal Engineering Hub, and the CircularMetal Research Centre as part of the National Circular Economy Research Hub. BCAST is well equipped with state-of-the-art facilities for both metal processing and materials characterisation. See https://www.brunel.ac.uk/research/Centres/BCAST for more information.
This position, funded jointly by Innovate UK funded projects, ReCirAl and M-LightEn is a fixed term position for 3 months only. The postholder will support the researchers on the development of high-performance low embedded carbon, high recycled content aluminium alloy extruded components for incorporation in battery enclosures and crash management systems and their associated vehicle structures for electric and hybrid vehicles to be manufactured in UK. The post holder will support the setting up of experimental procedures, design of experiments, participation of experiment, preparation of samples, presenting and reporting the results of the work and developing the necessary capabilities in the use of the advanced manufacturing, characterisation and testing facilities available within the BCAST centre.
The postholder should have GCSEs in Maths and English at least grade C or equivalent and excellent written and spoken English. Experience of a technical nature would be desirable.
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: 21 August 2025
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
All Applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of any offer of appointment
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.