Research Associate in Manufacturing of Non-Standard Fibre Angle Composites for Aerospace Structures (KK12792)

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Research Associate in Manufacturing of Non-Standard Fibre Angle Composites for Aerospace Structures (KK12792)

Company

University of Bath

Job description

Job title Research Associate in Manufacturing of Non-Standard Fibre Angle Composites for Aerospace StructuresDepartment Mechanical EngineeringSalary Starting from £37,999, rising to £45,163Grade Grade 7Contract Type Full Time, Fixed TermPlaced on Monday 16 June 2025Closing date Monday 07 July 2025Interview date To be confirmedReference KK12792ShareResearch Associate in Manufacturing of Non-Standard Fibre Angle Composites for Aerospace StructuresAbout the roleAn exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Department of Mechanical Engineering, working with the wider academic team on next-generation design and manufacture of composite aerostructures.This postdoctoral research position will develop manufacturing methods for non-standard fibre angle composites for future light-weight aerospace structures, thus realising more fully the benefits of fibre reinforced composites. Areas of research include:

• Formability analysis
• Deposition, consolidation and infusion analysis
• Materials testing
• Bonded joint analysis

The role will form part of a fully funded, industry-led project, working with industrial companies ranging in size from UK SMEs to Tier 1 aerospace suppliers. The project will develop analysis and manufacturing methods for non-standard fibre angle composites that will be implemented directly in demonstrator aerospace structures.As a member of Research Staff at the University of Bath, you will be encouraged to take up a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per yearThis is a full-time (36.5 hours a week), fixed term position for 24 months.About youWe encourage applicants to apply if they can demonstrate the following:

• An undergraduate degree in an Engineering or Engineering-related subject and a PhD with appropriate content.
• Proven experience of FEA modelling, design and manufacture of composite structures.
• Experience in some of the following areas will be a distinct advantage:
• Mechanical testing
• Thermal/mechanical simulation
• Joining methods/technologies
• Simulation tool/process development
• Process optimisation.
• Candidates should be self-motivated and possess project management and technical communication skills

What we can offer youWe consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a . We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our commitment.We are very proud to be an and are an accredited ; committed to .

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
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• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce

and to help with the cost of some immigration expensesWe are committed to continually expanding our benefits to better support you and enhance your experience with us. .what makes the University of Bath a great place to work. Follow us and on X for more information.Further details:We are constantly seeking to reduce the unconscious bias that enters any assessment process, with the goal of creating an inclusive and equal assessment process. To support this, personal details such as your name, may be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage.

Expected salary

£37999 – 45163 per year

Location

Bath

Job date

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 06:45:22 GMT

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