Research Fellow in Propellant Chemistry

3 weeks ago

Bedford, Bedford, United Kingdom CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY Full time

Faculty or Department: Cranfield Defence and Security

Based at: Shrivenham, Oxfordshire - Cranfield Defence and Security

Hours of work: 37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £37,337 to £41,406 per annum, with potential progression up to £51,298 per annum

Apply by: 01/09/2024

Role Description

About the Role

You will recognise that knowledge creation and communication are fundamental to university taught output. You will be responsible for:

  • Development and maintenance of the new chemiluminescence technique for the analysis of degradation in nitrocellulose.
  • Developing new research methods in propellant combustion and chemistry, including burning rate measurement.
    • Teaching support to Academic Provider Courses and Short Courses in energetic materials, propellant chemistry and properties.

      You will also be expected to work on existing formulation research contracts and support several projects run within the Centre working closely with colleagues and making effective use of the facilities.

      About You

      You will have a PhD (or nearing completion) in a field of science related to the area. You will have experience working with energetic materials, development of new experimental instrumentation and techniques, and working across discipline boundaries to deliver results. Additionally, knowledge of chemistry and analytical instrumentation methods is essential.

      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 Natalie Mai at

      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.

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