Research Fellow in Rotorcraft Simulation Fidelity Enhancement and Assessment

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 31 January 2023
Salary Full time starting salary is normally in the range £33,809 to £37,684 per annum
Apply by 06/03/2022

Role Description

We welcome applications for this exciting new post from those with relevant knowledge and experience in researching high-fidelity modelling and simulation capabilities for rotorcraft flight dynamics.

About the Role

This post will be contributing to advancing the state of the art in high-fidelity rotorcraft modelling and simulation, within the 4.5-Year EPSRC-funded project (extended to January 2023). Your role will focus on using a System Identification approach, to explore the fidelity of existing rotorcraft simulation models and to produce a rational, physics-based approach to simulation fidelity improvement.

About You

You will be educated to doctoral level with a PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related subject (or close to completion).  In addition to the knowledge required, you will have a strong track record in the modelling and simulation of rotorcraft systems, using system identification tools to extract models from flight test data.

You will be organised and proficient at planning project deliverables, enjoy giving presentations, and be able to assist in project integration workshops and other meetings.  With excellent communication skills, you will be a good team player, and have the ability to cope with pressure. Excellent mathematical and numerical research skills are also important skills 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. Through the strong links with industry built over the past 70 years, we focus on defining and delivering the aircraft, airport and airspace management of the future and are the only university in Europe with our own airport and runway.  Cranfield Aerospace is internationally recognised as the first choice for research and education in all aspects of aerospace including aircraft, drones, urban air mobility and space.  Find out more about our work here About Aerospace .

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How to apply

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Dr Linghai Lu Senior Lecturer in Flight Dynamics, Simulation & Control, (E): [email protected]

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on E: [email protected] . Please quote reference number 3921.

Closing date for receipt of applications:  06 March 2022