Summary
1. Work within specified Rolls-Royce research grants and projects and contribute to writing bids
2. Operate within area of specialism
3. Analyse and interpret research findings and results
4. Contribute to generating funding
5. Contribute to licensing or spin out deals with demonstrated commercial success (such as revenues, asset or company sales, IP generated) and/or public understanding of the discipline or similar
Main Duties
The responsibilities may include some but not all of the responsibilities outlined below.
6. Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research, with assistance of a mentor if required
7. Contribute to writing bids for research funding
8. Analyse and interpret data
9. Apply knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding
10. Disseminate research findings for publication, research seminars etc
11. Supervise students on research related work and provide guidance to PhD students where appropriate to the discipline
12. Contribute to developing new models, techniques and methods
13. Undertake management/administration arising from research
14. Contribute to Departmental/School research-related activities and research-related administration
15. Contribute to enterprise, business development and/or public engagement activities of manifest benefit to the College and the University, often under supervision of a project leader
16. Collect research data; this may be through a variety of research methods, such as scientific experimentation, literature reviews, and research interviews *
17. Present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars and as posters *
18. Provide guidance, as required, to support staff and any students who may be assisting with the research *
19. Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines*
20. Promotes equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture.
* These indicative responsibilities may also be included in a research role at grade 6.
Person Specification
21. To hold a relevant first degree or masters in Metallurgy, Materials Science or related disciplines or equivalent experience.
22. A PhD (or one near to completion) or EngD in Metallurgy, Materials Science and Engineering or related disciplines.
23. Expertise in the experimental characterisation and behaviour of linear friction welded titanium alloys
24. Ability to communicate complex information clearly
25. Fluency in relevant models, techniques or methods and ability to contribute to developing new ones
26. Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively
27. Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes
28. Contribute to the planning and organising of the research programme and/or specific research project
29. Co-ordinate own work with others to avoid conflict or duplication of effort
30. Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day to day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly