Research Assistant

To support the research of the Queen’s University Belfast and MBDA collaborative research team, investigating the procedural and methodological readiness of modelling and simulation functions for the process of certification by analysis (CBA). The work relates to the structural and functional performance of complex systems.

Successful applicants will have responsibilities in process review and documentation, independent research, collaborating with the QUB team, and outreach. Direct collaboration with MBDA will be a key aspect of the role, including regular meetings with engineers from the company.

About the person:

The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following criteria:

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Have or about to obtain a degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering, or related science (expectation 2.1 or higher)
• Recent relevant experience to include:
  • Knowledge of using relevant techniques to carry out analyses, critical evaluations, and interpretations of data asrelevant to the research project
  • Demonstrable experience the critical evaluation of scientific documentation and processes related to modelling& simulation.
  • Demonstrable experience in technical writing.
  • Design and operation of complex systems (E.g. UAS).
• Willingness to undertake additional training in research methods and other related skills as required.
• Practical problem-solving skills, independence of thought and initiative.
• Ability to communicate complex information effectively in oral and written format.
• Ability to build relationships to develop internal and external networks.
• Ability to assess and organise resources.
• Willingness to travel to meet the requirements of the research project.

The successful candidate must be willing to undertake, and pass, security checks as required by the funding and be able to commence the role within 4 weeks of being notified of being successful at interview.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website.

This post is available for 7 months. Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.

What we offer:

Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more at https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/HumanResources/pay-reward-and-benefits/

Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality. 

For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit www.qub.ac.uk/diversity. 

If you are an international applicant and don't already hold a visa that permits you to take up the role you are applying for, please use the information provided on our website to self-assess whether the University is likely to be able to support a visa application - http://go.qub.ac.uk/internationalstaffsupport 

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