Research Associate in Manufacturing of Non-Standard Fibre Angle Composites for Aerospace Structures

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Department of Mechanical Engineering, working with the wider academic team on next-generation design and manufacture of composite aerostructures. 

This postdoctoral research position will develop manufacturing methods for non-standard fibre angle composites for future light-weight aerospace structures, thus realising more fully the benefits of fibre reinforced composites. Areas of research include:

• Formability analysis
• Deposition, consolidation and infusion analysis
• Materials testing
• Bonded joint analysis

The role will form part of a fully funded, industry-led project, working with industrial companies ranging in size from UK SMEs to Tier 1 aerospace suppliers. The project will develop analysis and manufacturing methods for non-standard fibre angle composites that will be implemented directly in demonstrator aerospace structures.

As a member of Research Staff at the University of Bath, you will be encouraged to take up a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per year

This is a full-time (36.5 hours a week), fixed term position for 24 months.

About you

We encourage applicants to apply if they can demonstrate the following:

• An undergraduate degree in an Engineering or Engineering-related subject and a PhD with appropriate content.
• Proven experience of FEA modelling, design and manufacture of composite structures. 
• Experience in some of the following areas will be a distinct advantage:
• Mechanical testing
• Thermal/mechanical simulation
• Joining methods/technologies
• Simulation tool/process development
• Process optimisation. 
• Candidates should be self-motivated and possess project management and technical communication skills

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