Research Fellow in Cryogenic Fuel Systems

Fixed Term Contract until 30 September 2028

Full time starting salary (if PhD obtained) is normally in the range of £38,655 per annum.

Full time starting salary (if PhD close to completion) is normally in the range of £36,159 per annum.

Location: Cranfield, Bedfordshire

We welcome applications from skilled and motivated researchers to design and develop experimental cryogenic fuel research facilities.

About the Role

This role will lead the design, development and operation of novel fuel experimental research facilities. The postholder will act as a primary contact for rig build, safety assurance and day-to-day operation of complex high pressure/temperature experimental rigs supporting research projects. 

About You

You will be educated to PhD level (or be nearing completion thereof). You must have experience of experimental rig design and development, including control, instrumentation and data acquisition systems. You will be able to demonstrate knowledge of health and safety practices, including risk assessments, COSHH, and safe operation of high-risk facilities involving electrical systems and pressurised or flammable gases. You will have a proven ability to work autonomously, maintain research documentation, and provide leadership within a laboratory or test-rig environment. 

About Us

As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here. 

Our Values and Commitments

Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here.

We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families. Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here.

Working Arrangements

Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners.

How to apply                                     

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Dr Neys Schreiner, on (E): B.Deneys.J.Schreiner@cranfield.ac.uk.

To apply please click above 'Apply' Button. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on (E): peoplerecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk. Please quote reference number 5432.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 29 November 2026

Interviews to be held: Week commencing 7 December 2026

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we receive sufficient numbers of applications. Therefore, we would encourage you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

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