Internal Applicants Only - Research Associate

Internal Applicants Only - Research Associate
Cardiff School of Engineering

Applicants are invited to apply for the position of Research Associate within the Cardiff School of Engineering.
The main duty of this role is to conduct research within the Advanced High Voltage Engineering Research Centre in the field of lightning protection for specialist aircraft.  The work will investigate various design options to develop an optimised and effective lightning protection for specialist aircraft.

The post holder will:
Carry out an extensive search of the open literature, and incorporate any further information provided from partner libraries related to the studied areas.
Define a suitable modelling approach and tools, with early proof of concept demonstration where appropriate. Work with partner engineers and use design data, geometry and materials as well as conditions of operation of aircraft platform.
Propose detailed workplan to cover next steps.
The post holder will contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University, carrying out research leading to the publishing of high-quality research. To pursue excellence in research and to inspire others to do the same.

This post is full time (35hours per week), available from 01/9/2024 and is fixed term for 6 months until 28/02/2025.

Salary:  £39,347 - £44,263 per annum (Grade 6 - Research Associate).  We do not anticipate appointing this position above point 32, £39,347 per annum.
Job ref: 18814BR

For informal enquiries about the post please contact Manu Haddad at [email protected]

For further details about working at Cardiff School of Engineering please contact Chiara Riolo at [email protected]

Closing date: 8 July 2024

Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

External applications are currently not being considered for this post.  If the decision is made to open the post to external candidates, the strapline at the top will be removed and you will be given ample time to apply – please check back periodically for details.

The School of Engineering holds an Athena SWAN Bronze Award that recognises good employment practice and a commitment to develop the careers of women working in science. Cardiff University is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. For this vacancy we actively encourage women to apply. We will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share opportunities. 

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds.  We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age.  In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at:  Responsible research assessment - Research - Cardiff University .

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.