Research Officer

2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Imperial College London Full time

Campus: South Kensington, London

Job Summary

Applications are invited for a 10x5 Tunnel Operations Engineer, who, working directly with and reporting to the tunnel Research Fellow will ensure that tunnel projects are completed to a high standard and on time.

The successful candidate will support technological developments and research for industrial and academic projects in the 10x5 wind tunnel, for a wide range of sectors, primarily wind-engineering, wind energy, and aeronautics. In collaboration with other staff, will provide effective guidance, teaching and training to researchers and students, exploit and expand the scientific capabilities of a world leading wind tunnel research facility.

Duties and responsibilities 

  • Provide support to tunnel clients and researchers both engaged in tunnel testing as well as in preparation for future projects.
  • Liaise with wind tunnel clients and interpret their instructions to design and run effective measurement campaigns.
  • Have an established knowledge and/or show aptitude in learning how to use CAD packages for the development of models for 3D printing, or detailed engineering drawings for workshop fabrication.
  • Monitor, in real time, data from wind tunnel tests to ensure its quality.
  • Following appropriate training, become fluent in a range of programming languages, such as Labview and Matlab, to interpret codes, and implement changes required for specific projects.
  • Maintain a maintenance programme such that the wind tunnel, equipment, instruments and probes are checked regularly, and the necessary maintenance programme is implemented.
  • Assist in preparing models for testing and reporting results to clients, and in preparing bids for tender for commercial work.
  • Contribute to the scientific and research aspirations of the facility such that we can maintain and expand our reputation as a world leading facility.
  • Assist and advise students and researchers in designing, preparing and running their experiments.
  • Promote a culture of continuous self-examination, in all aspects asking how operations can be made more efficient and reliable to lead to higher quality commercial and research output. Quality is the selling point.
  • Promote a safe working environment by pursuing a highly organised, efficient, clean working place.
  • To have an up-to-date knowledge of relevant Health and Safety regulations and actively participate in the promotion of safety procedures, protocols and initiatives.

Essential requirements

  • Applicants should have achieved a first degree in engineering or physical science, or HND of similar.
  • Skills in the setting-up and running of detailed experiments.
  • Research experience involving analysis of experimental data.

Further information:

Informal enquiries regarding the position can be made to Dr Kevin Gouder (kevin.gouder04@imperial.ac.uk)

Should you have any queries relating to the recruitment process please contact: Lisa Kelly: l.kelly@imperial.ac.uk

For technical issues when applying online, please contact: recruitment@imperial.ac.uk

£38,977 to £43,360 per annum

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