Research Assistant/Associate in

Composites Forming (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge - Department of Engineering, Central Cambridge,
Cambridgeshire, UK

Location: Cambridge Placed On: 2nd June 2020

Salary: Research Assistant: Closes: 8th July 2020
£26,715 - £30,942; Job Ref: NM23190
Research Associate:
£32,816 - £40,322
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
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A position exists for a Research Assistant/Associate in the Department of Engineering, to work on a

project concerned with deformation testing and modelling of composite fabrics.

The project has several academic and industrial partners, and is funded through the EPSRC CIMComp
Hub which will provide support and networking opportunities.

The key responsibilities and duties will be;

- designing tests and experiments to measure deformation and defect formation during forming of
composite fabrics and to characterise robustness and product quality;
- undertaking finite element (FE) modelling to predict forming behaviour;
- developing a design tool based on machine learning and FE to enable design of components and their
manufacturing processes;
- compiling and analysing quantitative and qualitative data, preparing reports to summarise main findings
and conclusions;
- presenting results of the research to sponsors, addressing conferences and publishing articles outlining
the methodology and results of research undertaken.

The post holder will be located in Central Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK.

The skills, qualifications and experience required to perform the role are that the applicant must have
obtained, or be close to obtaining, a PhD in engineering or a similar technical subject, with expertise in
experimental testing and modelling as applied to materials systems.

Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but
not yet received their PhD will be appointed at Research Assistant level, which will be amended to
Research Associate once the PhD has been awarded.

Salary Ranges:
R hA i t t £26 715 £30 942
Research Assistant: £26,715 - £30,942
Research Associate: £32,816 - £40,322

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 28 April 2023 in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a
health assessment.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit :
http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/25992.

Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering letter in the Upload section of
the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not
be able to consider these as part of your application. Please submit your application by midnight on the
closing date.

If you have any questions of a technical nature please contact Professor Sutcliffe, email:
mpfs@eng.cam.ac.uk. Regarding the application process, please contact: Claire Whitaker (administrator)
email: div-c@eng.cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference NM23190 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all
sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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Type / Role:

Academic or Research

Subject Area(s):

Physical & Environmental Sciences

Materials Science
Engineering & Technology
Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Production Engineering & Manufacturing
Chemical Engineering
Metallurgy & Minerals Technology
Maritime Technology
Biotechnology
Other Engineering

Location(s):

South East England

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