Research Associate / Senior Research Associate in Experimental Testing of Highly Flexible Wings - DAWS2 project

Salary: 

Grade I £38,249 – £44,128;

Grade J £42,882 - £48,149 per annum

The role

We are seeking a motivated interdisciplinary researcher to join the University of Bristol, as part of the Airbus led Aerospace Technology Institute / IUK funded DAWS2 project. The work involves the development of test techniques for the laboratory testing and wind tunnel testing of very flexible aircraft structures, including facilitation of experimental uncertainty quantification and prediction.

As part of the role, it would be expected that the candidate works closely with Airbus and other partners in the DAWS2 project, making regular presentations, writing progress reports and completing project deliverables.  The successful candidate will be part of a team of researchers working on different aspects of the DAWS2 project.

DAWS2 (Development of Advanced Wing Solutions) will focus on the development of Ultra Efficient technologies to cut fuel burn and weight, independent of the fuel choice, for a new high build rate product using wing-span as a key enabler.

What will you be doing?

• Development of experimental test methods for the testing of highly flexible aircraft structures
• Design and implementation of static, vibration and wind tunnel tests to demonstrate and assess the methodologies
• Coordinating progress meetings relating to this work with the industrial partner and other interested parties

You should apply if

• Broad experience of static and dynamic experimental testing
• Experience of aeroelastic wing tunnel testing
• Experience in the analysis and interpretation of numerical data sets
• Experience of test article design
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Are a self-starter and proactive; able to define & produce new processes & procedures
• Inquisitive nature with an interest & skills in problem-solving

Additional information

For any informal queries please contact Jonathan Cooper: j.e.cooper@bristol.ac.uk

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Contract type: Open-ended with fixed funding until 31/12/2026

The grade of the role offered will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience you bring to the position.

Interview dates will  be confirmed in due course. 

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Available documents

• ACAD108180 - RA SRA - JD.pdf
• Science_Engineering_Further Particulars_2024-25.pdf

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