Research Associate in Developing Wind Turbine Pitch - Sheffield, United Kingdom - University of Sheffield

University of Sheffield

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Sheffield, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Are you interested in working for a world top 100 University? We have an exciting opportunity in the Department of Mechanical Engineering for a Research Associate to work on a research project co-funded by an EPSRC Impact Acceleration Award and the UK Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult (OREC).

You will work on the project which aims to develop new test methods to investigate critical failure modes observed in field operation of large wind turbine pitch bearings.

New understanding and knowledge will be developed from experimental programmes using these new test methods based on small-scale and medium-scale.

These will support the development of testing strategy and programme for a large-scale test rig of pitch bearings for multi-megawatt wind turbines built in the OREC, Blyth.

You will hold a PhD qualification, or near completion, in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Substantial experience and skills in conducting research in material failure experimental testing and numerical simulation is essential as well as experience and skills in developing multi-scale Finite Element simulation for material damage development during cyclic loadings.

You will work with the industrial partner of the project to maintain project progress for delivery.

You will have opportunities to present your research findings at research seminars and to collaborate with researchers and industrial partners of the project.

We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University.

We're one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK.

The University's Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect.

We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.