Research Assistant/Associate in Wing Design (1 - Numerical Simulation of Structural Failure)
Job summary
You will work with a dedicated team, funded by an Airbus-led Innovate UK / Aerospace Technology Institute grant (NextWing), and interacting closely with a consortium that includes key aerospace industries and academia. Within NextWing, our aim is to create processes and routines which allow the generation of SMART component models for wing box components and investigate novel constructions for future wing boxes for environmentally-friendly...
Job listing information
- Reference ENG02436
- Date posted 9 January 2023
- Closing date 8 February 2023
Job description
Job summary
You will work with a dedicated team, funded by an Airbus-led Innovate UK / Aerospace Technology Institute grant (NextWing), and interacting closely with a consortium that includes key aerospace industries and academia. Within NextWing, our aim is to create processes and routines which allow the generation of SMART component models for wing box components and investigate novel constructions for future wing boxes for environmentally-friendly aircraft.
You should demonstrate an ability to develop and use numerical modelling techniques for simulating composite structures and materials. For a Research Associate position, you should have a PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant area. For a Research Assistant position, you should have a Master’s (or equivalent) and be working towards a PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant area. You are expected to have a strong publication record, commensurate with their experience.
Duties and responsibilities
The post will involve carrying out research in numerical simulation of structural failure at different scales up to full wing box, undertaking project management and/or supervising multi-disciplinary teams and submitting publications to refereed journals and conferences. There will be opportunities for travel and for close interaction with world leading academic/industrial project partners.
Essential requirements
Applicants are required to have experience in the following:
- Finite element method
- Fibre-reinforced composites
- Understanding of composite structures
Those appointed at Research Associate level
Hold a PhD (or equivalent) in Aeronautics, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science or a closely related discipline, or equivalent research, industrial or commercial experience.
Those appointed at Research Assistant level
A Masters (or equivalent) in Aeronautics, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science or a closely related discipline, or equivalent research, industrial or commercial experience
Further information
Should you require any further details on the role please contact the academic supervisors: {l.iannucci, silvestre.pinho} @imperial.ac.uk
For queries regarding the recruitment process please contact Lisa Kelly: l.kelly@imperial.ac.uk
Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as a Research Assistant within the salary range £38,194 - £41,388 per annum.
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Additional information
Please note that job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, and the post-holder may be required to undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.
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