Research Assistant/Research Fellow in Digital Manufacturing Design - 15670

Location: Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus

Salary: Grade R1

Research Assistant: from £35,490 to £37,488 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £38,532 per annum inclusive of London Weighting through sustained exceptional contribution.

Research Fellow: from £39,607 to £44,240 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £46,771 per annum inclusive of London Weighting through sustained exceptional contribution.

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 Additive Manufacturing and 4D Printing Research Group is looking to recruit a Research Fellow/Research Assistant in Digital Manufacturing Design. The post-holder is expected to contribute to activities including but not limited to:

• Creating teaching material and conducting training events and workshops
• Collecting data through surveys and other data collection methods
• Designing, developing and optimising computer aided design components
• Undertaking advanced FEA mechanical and thermal analysis combined with topological optimisation, generative design and Design for Manufacturing
• Performing Design of Experiments by simulation and Multiscale modelling
• Supporting the management of project related activities such as reports, documentation, facilitation of meetings, attending meetings (local and overseas)
• Undertaking tasks related to administration processes including but not limited to report writing, papers and proposal / grant writing preparation

The successful applicant is expected to have a high level of initiative and an ability to work both collaboratively and independently. The candidate is expected to be able to travel locally and nationally. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required and the ability to quickly adapt to a multinational environment is advantageous. The ideal candidate should have teaching experience and

will need to be confident in the use of various CAD software packages (for example Solidworks, Fusion360, Ansys, etc.). Knowledge of Additive Manufacturing, Welding and Brazing is desirable, but not essential. Please refer to the Post-description for the full post-profile.

This is a 23-month fixed-term full-time post commencing from April 2024. The exact start date and working pattern is flexible and can be negotiated with the Line Manager. For enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews, please contact Dr Eujin Pei, [email protected]

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:5 April 2024

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: [email protected]

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.