Research Associate: Delay of Laminar-Turbulent Transition in Hypersonic Flow Using Bio-Inspired Surface Patterns

Job reference: SAE-021002

Location: Manchester

Closing date: 17/03/2023

Salary: £34,308 to £42,155 per annum, depending on relevant experience

Employment type: Fixed Term

Faculty/Organisation: Science and Engineering

Division: Department of Mechanical, Aero & Civ Eng

Hours Per Week: Full Time

Contract Duration: From 1 June 2023 for 15 months

School / Directorate: School of Engineering

Applications are invited for the above post for a research project sponsored by the European Space Agency. The project aims to investigate the effectiveness of a type of bio-inspired micro-scale surface patterns in delaying the onset of boundary layer laminar-turbulent transition process in hypersonic flow through a series of carefully designed wind tunnel experiments. The experiments will be undertaken in the High-Supersonic Tunnel at The University of Manchester (UoM), which is part of the National Wind Tunnel Facility (NWTF) in the UK.

The successful candidate will join a research team who has an extensive track record in experimental fluid dynamics and flow control to undertake fundamental research aiming to unlock the potential of this type of novel surface patterns for flow control using a multidisciplinary approach. Reaction Engines Ltd is interested in the development of this technology and will participate in the project progress meetings to provide an industrial end-user perspective.

The School/Department is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for gender equality in higher education. The School/Department holds a Bronze Award for their good practice in relation to gender; including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff to achieve a god work-life balance. We positively welcome applications from women for this post. All appointments will always be made on merit. For further information, please visit: http://www.mace.manchester.ac.uk/about-us/athena-swan/ 

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Blended working arrangements may be considered             

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Prof Shan Zhong

Email: shan.zhong@manchester.ac.uk

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