Research Fellow in Fluid Dynamics for Aero System Design

3 weeks ago

Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Cranfield University Full time

Fixed Term Contract until 30 September 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 partnership with Rolls-Royce from those with relevant knowledge and experience in fluid dynamic design and analysis of systems used in propulsion architectures.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for you to contribute to research on a project supporting the move of aviation towards zero emissions, as part of a team within the Centre for Propulsion and Thermal Power Engineering and specifically the Rolls-Royce UTC in Aero Systems Design, Integration and Performance. This role will contribute to the development of various systems used in propulsion architectures. You will be working with computational fluid dynamic modelling and assessment of advanced turbomachinery pumping and thermo-fluids systems for aviation, focusing on cryogenic fuels.

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 turbomachinery, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), aero-thermodynamics of power and propulsion systems, heat and mass transfer, thermo-fluid systems simulation and programming. 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

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 & thermal power 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.

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.

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.

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, on (E):

Apply online via the above 'Apply' button. For further details please contact quoting reference 4814.

Closing date: 14 May 2024

£37,337 per annum

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