Research Associate in The Experimental Fluid - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - University of Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh
University of Edinburgh
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UE07:
£36, £43,155.00 Per Annum

College of Science & Engineering, School of Engineering

Institute:
Institute for Energy Systems

Fixed Term Contract:
Full Time - 35 Hours Per Week

Fixed Term Contract Duration: 36 Months

The Opportunity:


A Research Associate positions is available to contribute to the research on the fluid mechanics of small flyers within the Vortex Interaction Laboratory (VOILAb) at the University of Edinburgh.

The project is funded by the European Research Council via the Consolidator Grant 2020 (H2020 ERC-2020-COG The incoming researcher will have specialist expertise in experimental fluid dynamics and particle image velocimetry. The position is at UE07 and available on a fixed term basis for up to 36 months.


This bio-inspired project aims to investigate the unsteady aerodynamics of centimetre-scale wings to underpin the development of flying sensors that remain airborne transported by the wind.

In the next decade, distributed sensor network systems made of small flying sensors, from dust-scale to insect


Your skills and attributes for success:

  • Knowledgeable in, and passionate about, fluid mechanics
  • Experienced in particle image velocimetry
  • Being strongly driven and selfmotivated
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Notes on the Application:

- a CV including, between other items of your choice, a complete job history, a list of your academic qualifications and a list and detailed description of any award;
- a full publication list with separated headings for peer-reviewed journal articles published or in press, and peer-reviewed conference proceedings.

Cover letter, CV and publication list should be combined together in one single PDF file, which should be named as follow: [First Name][FAMILY NAME]

pdf For example:
James Andrew Smith should upload a file named


As a valued member of our team you can expect:
An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. We give you support, nurture your talent and reward success.

You will benefit from a competitive reward package and a wide range of staff benefits, which includes a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family friendly initiatives, flexible working and much more.

Access our staff benefits page for further information and use our reward calculator to find out the total value of pay and benefits provided.


The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education.

We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

If invited for interview you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages.
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