Research Associate

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Associate to join us developing new manufacturing methods for non-standard fibre angle composites from simulation and testing perspectives.

The research will include studies of formability, deposition, consolidation and infusion as aspects of design-for-manufacture. Materials testing and bonded joint analysis are additional topics within the research scope.

About the candidate

The successful candidate will work alongside other researchers in assessing analytical and design aspects of non-standard fibre angle composites, as well as associated PhD students. Significant collaboration with the industrial partners is expected.

Applicants should possess a first degree in an Engineering or Engineering-related subject and a PhD with appropriate content, as well as 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
• Joining technologies
• Mechanical/thermal simulation
• Process development
• Process optimisation 

Candidates should be self-motivated and possess project management and technical communication skills.

Further Information

This role is offered on a full time (36.5 hours per week) fixed term until 31 July 2027

For an informal conversation about the role please contact David Williams on dpw40@bath.ac.uk or HaNa Yu on hy539@bath.ac.uk

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

A lower grade offer may be made (Grade 6) with comparable reduction in responsibilities and amendment in job title to Research Assistant, if a suitable applicant cannot be found to fill the Grade 7 position. Applicants will need to be within six months of their course completion date and will be promoted to Research Associate once their PhD has been awarded. 

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