Research Associate (Aviation Engine Emissions Measurement)

This RA position will be responsible for the acquisition and interpretation of data towards understanding the impact of aircraft engine operability and fuel composition on regulated emissions (non-volatile PM & gaseous) and real-world on-ground and in-flight emissions. You will be joining an established research team, responsible for the maintenance and operation of the European nvPM sampling and measurement reference system, and will be directly responsible for the collection, analysis and interpretation of data from the UKRI NERC GRIM-SAF research programme, towards its publication in high-ranking international journal articles. 

This research program is conducted in partnership with the universities of Manchester and York, hence there will be the potential for external collaboration and travel, with the expectation that the relevant findings and outcomes will be presented to relevant international committees, workshops and conferences. Broadening both the impact of the work and visibility of the appointed researcher.      

This post is full time (35 hours per week), available from 1st April 2026 and is fixed term until 9th May 2027.

Salary: £41,064 - £46,049 per annum (Grade 6). We do not anticipate appointing this position above point 32, starting point of Grade 6 salary, £41,064 per annum.

For informal enquiries about the post please contact Dr Andrew Crayford at crayfordap1@cardiff.ac.uk

For further details about working at Cardiff School of Engineering please contact Karen Baldwin/Chiara Riolo /Bev Jones at Enginadmin@cardiff.ac.uk

The School of Engineering holds an Athena SWAN Bronze Award that recognises good employment practice and a commitment to develop the careers of women working in science. Cardiff University is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. For this vacancy we actively encourage women to apply. We will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share opportunities. 

Closing date: Wednesday, 18 February 2026

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at: Responsible research assessment - Research - Cardiff University

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