Position Summary
This position focuses on Contaminant Removal & Ultra-Low Flux Melt Processing. This role focuses on developing methods to remove extra inclusions and impurities caused by contamination and implementing ultra‑low flux melt refining for gas‑fired, reverberatory, and other industrial aluminium furnaces. The work includes designing process recipes with flow control, thermal management, and alkali removal.
Position Details
College / Directorate: Brunel Centre for Advance Solidification Technology
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
Posted Date: 31/03/2026
Closing Date: 30/04/2026
Ref No: 5081
Research Assistant/Research Fellow: Contaminant Removal & Ultra‑Low Flux Melt Processing Development for Upcycling Al Alloys – 16833
Department/College: Brunel Centre for Advanced Solidification Technology (BCAST)
Location: Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus
Salary: Grade R1 – Research Assistant: from £36,640 to £38,638 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £39,682 per annum inclusive of London Weighting through sustained exceptional contribution.
Research Fellow: from £40,757 to £44,179 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £52,067 per annum inclusive of London Weighting through sustained exceptional contribution.
Hours: Full‑time
Contract Type: Fixed‑term 36 months
Responsibilities
Develop methods to remove inclusions and impurities caused by contamination and implement ultra‑low flux melt refining for gas‑fired, reverberatory, and other industrial aluminium furnaces. Design process recipes with flow control, thermal management, and alkali removal.
Qualifications
* Degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or Metal Materials or working towards a PhD in Material science/ metallurgy/ Material engineering (Metal). Candidates with a BSc degree and a minimum of two years’ hands‑on experience in aluminium manufacturing, particularly in aluminium casting, will also be considered (evidence requested).
Benefits
We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health‑related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach.
Application Information
Closing date for applications: 30 April 2026.
For further details about the post including the Job Description and Person Specification and to apply please visit https://careers.brunel.ac.uk
If you have any technical issues please contact us at: hrsystems@brunel.ac.uk
EEO Statement
Brunel University London is fully committed to creating and sustaining a fully inclusive workforce culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, we particularly welcome applicants who are currently under‑represented in our workforce.
Documents
* Research Assistant Job Description (Word, 63.45kb)
* Research Fellow – Job Description (Word, 63.71kb)
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