Senior Industrial Fellow (RSSB Strategic Partnership)

School of Science, Computing and Engineering
£47,390 - £59,941 per annum
Indefinite
37 hours per week

The University of Huddersfield’s Institute of Railway Research (IRR) provides specialist research and consultancy to UK and international partners. Our dynamic team consists of expert railway engineers and researchers, many of whom have extensive rail industry experience. The IRR has a long-term Strategic Partnership with the Rail Safety and Standards Board, which undertakes a range of railway engineering, safety and operations research projects on behalf of the GB rail industry.

We are seeking a motivated research professional to undertake the role of Deputy Partnership Lead. You will support the Associate Director (Enterprise and Industry Partnerships) in the delivery of all aspects of the RSSB Strategic Partnership. This will include providing technical leadership of projects and research project management as well as helping to build our future research portfolio and ensure that project outcomes create maximum impact in the rail industry.

You will need significant postgraduate experience of railway engineering gained in an industrial or academic setting, together with the proven ability to lead and deliver client and partner projects, working with a range of industry and academic stakeholders to solve key engineering challenges. You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to foster strong long-term relationships with funders and stakeholders. The role would suit someone looking to build their career in research management, whilst retaining a hands-on involvement in technical work.

As a member of the IRR team, you will have access to over £15m of advanced full-scale test and computer simulation facilities and will contribute to the development of these.

Further information can be found at http://www.hud.ac.uk/irr

We offer an excellent employment package, including hybrid working, blending a mix of remote and on-campus working (dependent on work duties).

The University is deeply committed to equality and diversity for all its students and staff. We seek to be diverse and inclusive, supporting individuals and groups to fulfil their potential and nurture a sense of belonging. We strive to be an accessible, inclusive employer, removing barriers for all. Find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, including our commitments and accreditations as a Disability Confident Leader, Stonewall Top 100 Employer, Athena Swan Silver Award holder and Race Equality Charter Bronze Award holder.

Informal enquiries are welcome to irr.info@hud.ac.uk

Closing date: 19 November 2026.

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