Research Fellow in Future Air Mobility

Organisation

Cranfield University

School/Department

School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing

Based at

Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire

Hours of work

37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered

Contract type

Fixed term contract

Fixed Term Period

for 24 Months

Salary

Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £33,809 to £37,684 per annum with potential progression up to £47,105 per annum

We welcome applications from prospective post-doctoral Research Fellow to work on the Future Flight Challenge: Air Mobility Ecosystem Consortium (AMEC) project. This role will primarily require scheduling and resource management optimisation research in our air/unmanned traffic management (ATM/UTM) studies but will also involve wider contributions and activities, including teaching and PhD/MSc student supervision.

About the Role

You will be expected to perform relevant research work, mainly including (1) research design and methodology development; (2) simulation module development; (3) data collection and analysis; and (4) formal reporting and dissemination of findings via oral presentations and written reports.

You will be also expected to authorise and submit academic articles to high quality journals for publication and dissemination. Contributions to academic supervision (both MSc and PhD students) and teaching, and research funding application activities.

About You

You will be educated to doctoral level in a relevant subject and have research experience in air traffic management (ATM), unmanned traffic management (UTM), and/or operational research, with a strong track record in peer-reviewed publications. You will have expertise in airspace capacity modelling, scheduling algorithms, optimisation or trajectory prediction. Knowledge of advanced air mobility and vertiport concept of operations would be an advantage.

In return, the successful applicant will have exciting opportunities for career development in this key position, and to be at the forefront of world leading research and education, joining a supportive team and environment.

About Us

As the UK’s only exclusively postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships is creating leaders in technology and management globally. Our distinctive expertise is in our deep understanding of technology and management and how these work together to benefit the world. 

Our people are our most valuable resource and everyone has a role to play in shaping the future of our university, developing our learners, and transforming the businesses we work with. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here . Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here . 

At the Centre for Autonomous and Cyber-physical Systems, our reputation for leading in the field of autonomous and space systems, vibro-acoustics and signal processing has been established through more than thirty years of research into this field. We cover all types of autonomous vehicles including airborne, ground and marine as well as space.

Our Values and Commitments

Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here .

We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are also committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role.  Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here . 

Working Arrangements

Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners.

How to apply

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Dr Yan Xu, Lecturer in Air Traffic Management (ATM) and Communication Navigation and Surveillance (CNS), (E); [email protected]

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on E: [email protected] . Please quote reference number 4042.

Closing date for receipt of applications:   26 June 2022