Research Fellow in Hydrogen Combustion System Design and Testing

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 36 months
Salary Starting salary is normally in the range of £35,559 per annum
Apply by 21/09/2022

Role Description

About the Role

This post will be contributing to research on a project as part of a large team.  It involves research activities within the Centre for Propulsion and Thermal Power Engineering, especially focusing on the development and application of novel methods/tools and experimental rigs for advanced combustion system design for future ultra-low emission aero-propulsion systems. The role involves numerical analysis and theoretical design, the use of CFD software (e.g STAR-CCM+, Ansys, Openfoam etc.) and combustion rig design, assembly, instrumentation and testing. 

About You

To be appointed at Research Fellow level, you will be educated to doctoral level in a relevant subject with the necessary technical knowledge and experience. You will have experience in composing project deliverables, delivering effective presentations, and be able to assist in project integration workshops and other meetings.  With excellent communication skills, you will also be a good team player, and have the ability to cope with pressure. Project planning is also an important skill for this post along with the ability to demonstrate self-motivation, perseverance, and initiative. 

About Us

As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here .

Aerospace is at the heart of Cranfield’s global research airport and is renowned throughout the world for its teaching and research in the fields of aviation and aerospace.  Cranfield Aerospace’s six centres are the powerhouses of our world class research, driving technological and conceptual advances in aeronautics, propulsion engineering, cyber-physical systems and intelligent automation. Find out more about our work here About Aerospace .

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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 Devaiah Nalianda, Senior Lecturer in Environmental Performance of Integrated Propulsion Systems, on (E): [email protected]

 Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on E: [email protected] . Please quote reference number 4217. 

Closing date for receipt of applications:   21 September 2022