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Research Fellow in Fluid Dynamics for Space Applications

3 months ago


Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Cranfield University Full time

Fixed Term Contract until 30 April 2026

Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £37,337 per annum

Location: Cranfield, Bedfordshire

We welcome applications for this key research post in Cranfield Air and Space Propulsion Institute from those with relevant knowledge and experience in fluid dynamic design and analysis of systems for space applications.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for you to contribute to research on a project supporting the development of systems for space applications as a part of a team within the Centre for Propulsion and Thermal Power Engineering and specifically the Cranfield Air and Space Propulsion Institute. This role will contribute to the design and development of a launch pad with a focus of quantifying and proposing design features to reduce the acoustic signature during launch. You will be working with computational fluid dynamic modelling and assessment of different architectures for acoustic signatures.

About You

You will have a PhD (or close to completion) in Aerospace Engineering, or similar field and have demonstrable relevant experience and achievements within space system design, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), aero-thermodynamics of power and propulsion systems, heat and mass transfer, thermo-fluid systems simulation and programming. Experience in acoustics and multi-phase simulations would be an added advantage to this role.

You will have experience in composing project deliverables, delivering effective presentations, and be able to assist in project integration workshops and other meetings.    

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.

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 John Rajendran, Lecturer in Aero System Design for Future Propulsion Architectures, on (E): d.rajendran@cranfield.ac.uk

To apply please click above 'Apply' Button". Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on E: hrrecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk. Please quote reference number 4896.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 15 September 2024

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we receive sufficient numbers of applications. Therefore, we would encourage you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

£37,337 per annum