Research Fellow in Polymer Composite Landing Gear Structures

9 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY

Research Field

Chemistry
Engineering
Physics
Chemistry

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

United Kingdom

Application Deadline

6 Mar 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Other

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

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: Until 31st December 2025
Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £37,337 to £40,347 per annum
Apply by: 06/03/2024

Role Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for those with relevant knowledge and experience to join our Composites and Advanced Materials Centre to work on a multidisciplinary research project funded by Airbus Operations Ltd.

About the Role

This role will shape our Centre’s research, focusing on optimizing hybrid materials for next-gen aircraft landing gears. Addressing gaps in technology, it involves critical evaluation of fibre reinforced polymer composite structures, designing joining techniques, topological optimization for mass reduction, and assessing manufacturing impacts (including sustainability and life cycle assessment issues). The research concludes with evaluating optimized landing gear through project reviews, workshops, conferences, and academic publications, influencing the future of landing gear technology.

About You

We are seeking an ambitious and collaborative professional with a PhD (or close to completion) in a relevant field related to materials and structures. This individual will be responsible for developing and delivering research in areas such as materials selection and design, material characterisation and failure analysis, numerical modelling and simulation for topological optimisation, and testing of polymer composite materials and structures. You will have some experience in manufacturing fibre reinforced composite samples/structures and the project will culminate in production of a scale part to demonstrate feasibility of manufacturing the required geometry and performance of the structure.

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 .

The School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing (SATM) is a leading provider of postgraduate level engineering education, research and technology support to individuals and organisations. At the forefront of aerospace, manufacturing and transport systems technology and management for over 70 years, we deliver multi-disciplinary solutions to the complex challenges facing industry.

Cranfield Manufacturing and Materials is one of the eight themes at Cranfield University offering world-class and niche post-graduate level research, education, training and consultancy. We are unique in our multi-disciplinary approach by bringing together design, materials’ technology and management expertise. Find out more about our work here .

The Composites and Advanced Materials Centre  is one of six centres within the Manufacturing and Materials theme.

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 committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families . 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 David Ayre, Senior Lecturer in Polymers and Composites, on +44 (0)1234 752947 or (E): [email protected]

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on E: [email protected] . Please quote reference number 4760.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 6 March 2024

Requirements
Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY

Country

United Kingdom

City

Bedford

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/365133/research-fellow-in-…

Contact

City

Bedford

STATUS: EXPIRED