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Research Fellow, Engineering and Physical Sciences

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
United Kingdom
Closing date
Mar 30, 2017

Job Details

Job Summary
  • To contribute to the achievement of the School’s research strategy by undertaking specified research activities within an established research programme, and to provide support in management of the project.
  • The post holder will carry out research into crack growth and creep crack growth at elevated temperatures (in air and in vacuum) in advanced steels.
  • This programme falls into the college of engineering strategy in terms of maintaining the school’s international leading profile in advanced metallurgical research.


Main duties

  • To work, as a key personnel, to achieve the objectives in the project and deliver the deliverables committed by the School/University. This will include:
  • To develop research plans for the research project, with assistance of the project supervisor, to address the project objectives and complete the required outputs.
  • To perform experiments on samples (e.g. microstructural characterisation using electron microscopy and mechanical testing), analyse and interpret data.
  • To apply knowledge in a way which develops lifing approaches for application in industry.
  • To disseminate research findings for industrial reports, patent applications, journal and conference publications, research seminars etc.
  • To collect research data; this may be through a variety of research methods, such as scientific experimentation, literature reviews, patent search, and research interviews.
  • To present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars and as posters.
  • To deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines.

Person Specification

  • Normally a PhD or EngD in one of the following subjects: Metallurgy and Material Science, Mechanical Engineering
  • Detailed knowledge of:

- Fracture mechanics
- Experimental evaluation of fatigue crack growth resistance curves at elevated temperatures

  • Skilled in microstructural characterisation using analytical SEM, and understand the relationship between microstructure and mechanical properties
  • Experience in working with industry
  • Knowledge of fractrography and electron backscattered diffraction
  • Demonstrated capability in delivering world-class or international-leading research
  • Ability to communicate complex information clearly
  • Good writing skills and an ability to work as part of a large team
  • Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively

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