Research Assistant in Propulsion

Are you passionate about Aerospace engineering and rocketry? Looking to use your technical skills to make an impact on the future of propulsion?

We have an exciting opportunity in the School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering for a motivated individual to join our growing Aerospace Propulsion activity. As a Research Assistant, you will work alongside Dr. Alistair John and a growing research team to support cutting-edge propulsion test activities.

The Role
In this varied and dynamic role, you will be a key part of our experimental research group. You will take a lead role in the design, planning, and organisation of propulsion testing, ensuring all activities are safe and rigorously documented.

Your daily activities will include:

• Leading the design and commissioning of new test equipment.
• Conducting risk assessments and planning safe experimental test activities.
• Organising, managing, and preparing research data for analysis.
• Contributing to high-impact reports, conference abstracts, and journal articles.
• Supporting undergraduate extra-curricular and dissertation projects that utilise the group’s test facilities.

Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking a proactive team player who thrives in a multidisciplinary research environment. You should possess a masters or good honours degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline, alongside practical experience in rocketry and propulsion testing.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong technical knowledge of propulsion systems.
• Excellent IT skills, particularly with data acquisition software.
• Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to meet specified deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, with experience in preparing research outputs or reports.
• The ability to build and maintain strong relationships with PhD students and external collaborators.

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