Research Associate Computational Modelling of the Nanomachining Process

Applicants are invited to apply for the position of Research Associate within the Cardiff School of Engineering. The main duty of this role is to conduct research in computational modelling using Smooth Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) simulation. In particular, the work will involve understanding and further developing an existing in-house SPH code for application in the context of the nanomachining process. 

The post holder will contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University, carrying out research leading to the publishing of high-quality research. To pursue excellence in research and to inspire others to do the same.

This post is full time 35 hours per week, available from 1 May 2023 fixed term until 16 February 2024.

Salary: £36,333 - £43,155 per annum (Garde 6). It is anticipated an appointment will not be made above £36,333 per annum, point 30.

For informal enquiries about the post please contact Dr Sivakumar Kulasegaram (KulasegaramS@cardiff.ac.uk) or Professor Emmanuel Brousseau (BrousseauE@cardiff.ac.uk)

For further details about working at Cardiff School of Engineering please contact Karen Baldwin Enginadmin@cardiff.ac.uk

Closing date: Sunday, 11 June 2023

The School of Engineering holds an Athena SWAN Bronze Award that recognises good employment practice and a commitment to develop the careers of women working in science. Cardiff University is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. For this vacancy we actively encourage women to apply. We will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share opportunities. 

Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who have the ambition to create a University which seeks to fulfil our social, cultural and economic obligation to Cardiff, Wales, and the world. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.
 
Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at: Responsible research assessment - Research - Cardiff University

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