Research Fellow in Space Propulsion - Southampton, United Kingdom - University of Southampton

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Applications are invited for two Post-Doctoral Research Fellow positions, each for a duration of 1 year. The position is within the Astronautics Group, in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

The post will work on a collaborative project involving industry and academia, funded substantially by the UK Space Agency.

Partners on the project include the University of Michigan (Professor Ben Jorns), Airbus Defence and Space, and UK Start Up Pulsar Fusion and US Start Up Starlight Engines.


The project is focused on the development of Hall thruster space propulsion technology, to improve the UK capability in this key technology.

Work will be experimentally focused, designing and testing Hall thrusters of various different powers, in collaboration with partners.

The research will be particularly focused on the development of Hall thrusters operating on condensable propellants such as zinc, magnesium and bismuth.

There are two positions associated with the project. One is focused on the design, manufacture and testing of a Hall thruster operating on metal propellants. The second position is focused on the development of diagnostics for evaluating the plume of the Hall thruster.


It is desirable that the person has experience in designing and testing ion thruster technology, or a demonstrated aptitude for learning new fields of research.

The person should have a PhD in aerospace engineering, experimental beam physics, or other ion beam uses.

It is desirable that the person has experience of operating large vacuum chamber facilities, and a strong aptitude towards experimental testing.

Additionally, a strong track record of high-quality journal publications is an advantage.

At the University of Southampton, we value diversity and equality.

The University recognises that employees may wish to have working patterns that fit with their caring responsibilities or work-life balance.

Due consideration will also be given to applicants who have had career breaks for reasons including maternity, paternity or adoption leave, disability or illness.

Both the University of Southampton and Chemistry are proud to hold Athena Swan Silver Awards.


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