High Speed Wind Tunnel Assistant

2 weeks ago


Oxford, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

**UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD**

**DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING SCIENCE**

High Speed Wind Tunnel Assistant

Grade 6 : £31,503 - £37,386 per annum

We are seeking three High Speed Wind Tunnel Assistants to join the Hypersonics research group at the Department of Engineering Science (Oxford Thermofluids Institute). This post will offer variable hours, for a fixed-term of one year.

The successful applicant(s) will support in the day-to-day activities of the high-speed wind tunnels, the T6 Stalker tunnel and the High Density tunnel, which form part of the National Wind Tunnel Facility (NWTF). These facilities undertake a spectrum of testing, from fundamental research to applied industrial work. The successful applicant(s) will work closely with the tunnel-team, researchers from our own research group, (undergraduate students, postgraduate students and postdoctoral researchers) and external clients (both academic and industrial) to provide a world-class platform for obtaining high-quality experimental data. The Tunnel Assistant(s) will be primarily undertake routine turn-around procedures for the facilities, aid in maintenance & changes in modes of operation, aid in the assembly of experimental hardware, and ensure a safe and productive working environment through tidy consumables for the facility are in stock. The post holder(s) may also undertake a small amount of mechanical or software design and development work.

You should possess an undergraduate degree in a relevant field and/or relevant experience in operation of wind tunnel facilities. Previous experience in both mechanical engineering design and fundamental flow measurements. You should have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work on a collaborative project. Good organisational skills and the ability to communicate scientific ideas to an expert audience are also required.


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