Research Assistant/Fellow

College of Engineering, Design & Physical Sciences
Brunel Design School
Institute of Materials and Manufacturing

Research Assistant / Fellow Vacancy Ref: 15161

Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus

Salary Grade R1
Research Assistant: from £34,919 to £36,822 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £37,816 per annum inclusive of London Weighting.

Research Fellow: from £38,841 to £42,100 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £45,663 per annum inclusive of London Weighting.

Full time, Fixed Term for 12 months

Brunel University London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits.
For more information please visit: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/our-history/home

The Additive Manufacturing and 4D Printing Research Group is looking to recruit a Research Fellow in Additive Manufacturing Design and Simulation. The post-holder is expected to contribute to activities including but not limited to having:

• Practical experience in the design, development and optimisation of computer aided design models using a variety of CAD software.
• Ability to generate suitable designs of geometric test pieces using parametric solid modelling, considering build failure and distortion compensation.
• Expertise and practical experience of advanced FEA, mechanical and thermal analysis, topological optimisation, generative design and Design for Manufacturing.
• Ability to perform Design of Experiments by simulation and Multiscale modelling.
• Understanding of certification, standardisation and regulatory aspects including liaison and communication, and identifying existing EU certification processes and procedures

The successful applicant is expected to have a high level of initiative and an ability to work both collaboratively and independently. The candidate is expected to be able to travel locally and nationally. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required and the ability to quickly adapt to a multinational environment is advantageous. The ideal candidate will need to be confident in the use of various CAD software packages (for example Solidworks, Fusion360, Ansys, etc.). Knowledge of Additive Manufacturing is desirable, but not essential as this can be learned. Please refer to the Post-description for the full post-profile.

This is a 12-month fixed term, full time post commencing from 1 April 2023. The start date and working pattern is flexible and can be negotiated with the Line Manager. For enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews, please contact Dr Eujin Pei, eujin.pei@brunel.ac.uk

Closing date for applications: 3rd April 2023

For further details about the post including the Job Description and Person Specification and to apply please visit https://careers.brunel.ac.uk

If you have any technical issues please contact us at: hrsystems@brunel.ac.uk

Brunel University London is fully committed to creating and sustaining a fully inclusive workforce culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, we particularly welcome applicants who are currently under- represented in our workforce.