Principal Industrial Fellow in Rail Vehicle Dynamics

5 days ago

Huddersfield, United Kingdom University of Huddersfield Full time

**Salary**

Grade 9 (£59,130 - £68,375 per annum)

**Basis**

Full time

**Job category/type**

Administrative and support, Research

**Date posted**

03/02/2025

**Job reference**

R7763

**Indefinite, 37 hours per week**

The University of Huddersfield’s Institute of Railway Research (IRR) provides specialist research and consultancy to UK and international clients. Our team consists of specialist railway engineers and researchers, many of whom have extensive industry or rail research experience. We work across all sectors of the industry from heavy to light rail and from infrastructure to vehicle engineering. Our work encompasses major research projects which shape the future of the industry at national or European level and sector specific research and development (R&D) or consultancy which helps our clients make strategic or tactical decisions.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our rail vehicle dynamics / wheel-rail interface engineering team as a Principal Industrial Fellow.

As a senior member of the IRR team, you will be comfortable leading a small team and should be able to evidence a substantial track record in securing funding, project leadership and delivery. You will have access to over £15m of advanced full-scale test facilities and will contribute to the development of our core skills in the field of vehicle-track system dynamics, wheel-rail interface engineering and asset management.

The University is deeply committed to equality and diversity for all its students and staff. We seek to be diverse and inclusive, supporting individuals and groups to fulfil their potential and nurture a sense of belonging. We strive to be an accessible, inclusive employer, removing barriers for all. Find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, including our commitments and accreditations as a Disability Confident Employer, Stonewall Gold Award holder and Top 100 Employer, Athena SWAN Bronze Award holder and Race Equality Charter Bronze Award holder.

For more information, please download the recruitment pack.

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