Research Associate/ Senior Research Associate in Composites Process Modelling

The role

Within the Bristol Composites Institute at the University of Bristol there is an exciting opportunity to join our world leading team in the modelling of composite structures’ manufacturing processes. 

What will you be doing?

High quality numerical analysis is a crucial part of understanding and designing the manufacture of composite structures for production of high quality components. Here, the role holder will develop and deploy numerical tools for the prediction of composites forming processes, particularly focussing on novel material configurations such as short fibre pre-pregs. You will work in a team of researchers that includes experimentalists who generate data for material characterisation and model validation as well as Research Software Engineers for code development support. Research will include the creation of custom written codes and the use of commercial finite element software and user subroutines that will deliver novel solutions for virtual manufacturing methods. The appointment will be at Research Associate or Senior Research Associate, depending on level of experience, see further details document. 

You should apply if

You will have a MEng in Engineering/Materials Science or closely related discipline and ideally a PhD in Engineering/Materials Science. You will also have good experience of finite element analysis techniques, programming (C++/FORTRAN and Python) and composites manufacturing and production processes. Appointment will be made for 12 months in the first instance.

Additional information

For informal queries please contact:

Prof. Stephen Hallett (Stephen.Hallett@bristol.ac.uk) or

Dr Jonathan Belnoue (Jonathan.Belnoue@bristol.ac.uk).

To find out more about what it's like to work in the Faculty of Engineering, and how the Faculty supports people to achieve their potential, please see our staff blog:

https://engineering.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/category/engineering-includes-me/

Contract type: Fixed Term 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.

School/Unit: School of Civil, Aerospace and Design Engineering

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Wednesday 22nd October.

Interviews are expected to take place on Monday 3rd November.

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