Research Fellow in Composite Materials Science

4 days ago


Hatfield, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom University of Hertfordshire Full time

Main Duties and Responsibilities


Key Responsibilities

  • To support the Principal Investigator in achieving project milestones and attend project meetings as required.
  • To physically test the accuracy of sensors, mechanical strength of optical fibres and structural integrity when embedded into structural components.
  • To relate multi-dimensional strains and temperature readings to the quality of manufactured components, with the ability to inform process parameters and through-life monitoring.
  • To contribute to the design and organisation of the R&D project and assist with project administration.
  • To assist with collating and writing publications, project reports and working papers.

Key Skills and Experience
Skills and Requirements

  • The successful candidate will have experience in composite manufacturing and knowledge of composites with a fundamental understanding of microstructural features.
  • Able to numerically model composite processing or composite failure using software (e.g., Abaqus and Ansys).
  • Good IT skills, including the use of MS Office, are essential for this role.
  • Research experience in composite damage identification and prediction (e.g., thermoplastic) and a record of scholarly work such as published work in peer-reviewed composites-related journals.
  • Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills are essential for the role, as well as being flexible and adaptable to workload and team requirements.

Qualifications
Qualifications Required

  • Will be educated with a degree (or equivalent level 6 qualification) or higher qualification in a relevant discipline.
  • Will also have a PhD (or equivalent level 8 qualification) or equivalent experience in composites and materials science.

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification. An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.



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