Research Fellow in CMAS-resistant thermal sprayed thermal barrier coating (Fixed term)

The University of Nottingham seeks applications for a Research Fellow to develop the next generation of thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) for CMAS resistance. The initial contract will be for a fixed term of 24 months with the opportunity to extend.  

The Centre of Excellence in Coatings and Surface Engineering, established in 2021 with multi-million EPSRC funding,  hosts the UK’s only high-power, high-efficiency axial injection Suspension Plasma Spray (SPS) with all associated characterisation and test facilities. This is an exciting new opportunity for the next generation of greener, more efficient aero-engines. The proposed research is leading-edge and expected to lead to high-quality publications and industrial applications, making this an ideal industrial or academic career training opportunity. The researcher will join a vibrant, supportive, world-class research team. 

The activities within this work will focus on using materials discovery (High Throughput Digital Lab) to down-select and optimise new CMAS resistant TBC compositions, evaluating different thermal spraying-based processes (including suspension plasma spraying, solution pre-cursor plasma spraying, and other hybrid processes) for the manufacture of new CMAS resistant TBCs,  development of thermal spraying process parameter, coating microstructure, and optimisation of the TBC system design to achieve the required performance/properties. You will be working on Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) funded HOTLINE Project (Hot Section Lifing and Materials) with Rolls-Royce Plc. 

Candidates must have an excellent understanding, and preferably direct experience of SPS or thermal barrier coatings (TBC) or CMAS. 

This post is available on a fixed term post for 2 years. Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours) ; however applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 25 hours per week). Please specify in your application if you wish to work part time and the number of preferred hours. Job share arrangements may be considered.

Our University has always been a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe. For more information on the support we offer our international colleagues, see our Moving to Nottingham pages.

For all successful international applicants, including EU/EEA applicants from January 2021, we offer an interest-free loan to help cover the cost of immigration-related expenses to the UK, including visas and the NHS surcharge. For more information download our Support with Immigration Expenses document.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof Tanvir Hussain, tel: 0115 951 3795 or email tanvir.hussain@nottingham.ac.uk
Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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