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    Research Fellow in Fluid Dynamics for Aero System Design - Bedford, United Kingdom - CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY

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    School/Department: School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing

    Based at: Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire

    Hours of work: 37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered.

    Contract type: Fixed term contract

    Fixed Term Period: Until 30 September 2026

    Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £37,337 per annum

    Apply by: 14/05/2024

    Role Description

    We welcome applications for this key research post in partnership with Rolls-Royce from those with relevant knowledge and experience in fluid dynamic design and analysis of systems used in propulsion architectures.

    About the Role

    This is an exciting opportunity for you to contribute to research on a project supporting the move of aviation towards zero emissions, as part of a team within the Centre for Propulsion and Thermal Power Engineering and specifically the Rolls-Royce UTC in Aero Systems Design, Integration and Performance. This role will contribute to the development of various systems used in propulsion architectures. You will be working with computational fluid dynamic modelling and assessment of advanced turbomachinery pumping and thermo-fluids systems for aviation, focusing on cryogenic fuels.

    About You

    You will have a PhD (or close to completion) in Aerospace Engineering, or similar field and have demonstrable relevant experience and achievements within turbomachinery, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), aero-thermodynamics of power and propulsion systems, heat and mass transfer, thermo-fluid systems simulation and programming. You will have experience in composing project deliverables, delivering effective presentations, and be able to assist in project integration workshops and other meetings.

    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.

    Aerospace is at the heart of Cranfield's global research airport and is renowned throughout the world for its teaching and research in the fields of aviation and aerospace. Cranfield Aerospace's six centres are the powerhouses of our world class research, driving technological and conceptual advances in aeronautics, propulsion & thermal power engineering, cyber-physical systems and intelligent automation. Through the strong links with industry built over the past 70 years, we focus on defining and delivering the aircraft, airport and airspace management of the future and are the only university in Europe with our own airport and runway. Cranfield Aerospace is internationally recognised as the first choice for research and education in all aspects of aerospace including aircraft, drones, urban air mobility and space. Find out more about our work here About Aerospace

    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 and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. 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 David John Rajendran, Lecturer on Aero System Design for Future Propulsion Architectures, on (E):

    Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on E: Please quote reference number 4814.

    Closing date for receipt of applications: 14 May 2024


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