Research Assistant/associate in Design of
3 weeks ago
**Salary**:
Research Assistant £31,396 to £32,982 per annum
Research Associate £33,966 to £44,263 per annum
Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
**Closing Date**: 16 May 2024
The Role
Following recent success in securing an EPSRC New Investigator Award, we are seeking a Research Associate/Assistant to join the Creative Design Engineering Lab (Cdel) within the School of Engineering of Newcastle University. We are looking for an exceptional individual who has a strong background in structural mechanics and mechanical design, particularly the design, finite element analysis (FEA), and experimental testing of novel mechanical metamaterials. This EPSRC-funded 3-year position will be based in our newly renovated Stephenson Building.
We are keen to hear from applicants who have a keen interest in the design, simulation, manufacturing, and experimental testing of innovative zero or negative stiffness metamaterials. You should have (or shortly be obtaining) a PhD in mechanical, aerospace, or structural engineering or a closely related field, ideally with experience in analytical, numerical, and experimental mechanics and design. We are particularly interested in hearing from applicants who can demonstrate good organisational skills with the demonstrable experience of working independently and in a team.
This position is full time (37 hours) and fixed term, available with an immediate start date and ending on the 31st March 2027, with a view to extend.
Key Accountabilities
- Conduct research in the field of mechanical metamaterials, including all negative-index mechanical metamaterials (e.g. auxetics), with particular focus on zero
- or negative-stiffness metamaterials
- Securing all resources necessary to undertake research
- Managing research work and the efficient use of resources
- Manage various research activities simultaneously
- Ensuring project plans are completed and reviewed
- Monitoring project progress and delivering results within given schedules
- Providing regular research project performance update reports to the management
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Extensive experience in mechanical design, computer-aided design (CAD), and parametric modelling
- Knowledge in testing, collection of large data, and data interpretation
- Ability to work in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team
- Must have several years of work experience either in academia or in industry
- Experience in using Finite Element Analysis tools and related software
- Experience in using manufacturing facilities (e.g. 3D printing and laser cutting) machines and mechanical testing (e.g. Instron machine)
- Experience in conducting mathematical and numerical optimisation studies
- The ability to build prototypes and experiment on systems and structures
- Experience of, or exposure to article publications in high-profile journals
- Experience of, or exposure to the dissemination of research outputs to a range of audiences in a variety of formats and settings (e.g. peers, students, public; journal papers, conferences, and web material)
Desirable
- Good understanding of crystal structures and group theory
- Very good communications, writing and negotiation skills
- Demonstratable teaching and supervision skills
- Knowledge in proposal writing
Attributes and Behaviour
- Good inter-personal skills and the ability to liaise with local and international stakeholders (government, industry, general public) as a representative of the University
- Experience of, or exposure to presenting and explaining research outputs in different ways to different stakeholders
- Willingness to travel locally, nationally or internationally at the discretion of the Principal Investigator
- Ability to work independently, and flexibly as part of multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work with a diverse stakeholder group including industry, academia, and other partners
- Committed to embedding the values of equality and diversity in all aspects of your work
- Potential for leadership in research and innovation
**Qualifications**:
- PhD awarded (or nearing completion for Research Assistant) in mechanical, aerospace, or structural engineering or a closely related field for Research Associate
- Good underpinning engineering honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline for Research Assistant
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