Research Officer

3 weeks ago


South Kensington, United Kingdom Imperial College London Full time

Applications are invited for a Research Officer, who, working directly with and reporting to the tunnel Research Fellow will ensure that tunnel projects are completed to a high standard and on time.

You will promote and support technology developments and research for industry in 10x5 wind tunnel for a wide range of sectors with emphasis on projects primarily from the wind-engineering and aeronautical sectors. In collaboration with other staff, will provide effective guidance, teaching and training to researchers and students, exploiting scientifically and expanding the activities in a world leading wind tunnel research facility.

**Duties and responsibilities**:

- Provide support to tunnel clients and researchers both engaged in tunnel testing as well as in preparation for future projects.
- Liaise with wind tunnel clients and interpret their instructions to design and run effective measurement campaigns.
- Have an established knowledge and/or show aptitude in learning how to use CAD packages for the development of models for 3D printing, or detailed engineering drawings for workshop fabrication.
- Monitor, in real time, data from wind tunnel tests to ensure its quality.
- Following appropriate training, become fluent in a range of programming languages, such as Labview and Matlab, to interpret codes, and implement changes required for specific projects.
- Maintain a maintenance programme such that the wind tunnel, equipment, instruments and probes are checked regularly, and the necessary maintenance programme is implemented.
- Assist in preparing models for testing and reporting results to clients, and in preparing bids for tender for commercial work.
- Contribute to the scientific and research aspirations of the facility such that we can maintain and expand our reputation as a world leading facility.
- Assist and advise students and researchers in designing, preparing and running their experiments.
- Promote a culture of continuous self-examination, in all aspects asking how operations can be made more efficient and reliable to lead to higher quality commercial and research output. Quality is the selling point.
- Promote a safe working environment by pursuing a highly organised, efficient, clean working place.
- To have an up-to-date knowledge of relevant Health and Safety regulations and actively participate in the promotion of safety procedures, protocols and initiatives.

**Essential requirements**:
You should have achieved the following:

- **First degree in engineering or physical science, or HND of similar**.
- First-hand experience in experimental aerodynamics for research and technological innovation
- Direct experience in the setting-up of experiments
- Background in and understanding of fundamental aerodynamics

**Further information**:
**Documents**:

- Job Description Research Officer ENG02571.pdf



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