Research Assistant/Fellow in Aluminium Alloys and Structural Manufacturing
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The successful candidate will work for the PIVOT project, ensuring delivery of project goals defined in an Innovate UK/APC project. The research activities will include: (1) understanding the performance of aluminium alloys with recycled materials through casting, microstructure analysis and tensile tests; (2) examining microstructure and mechanical properties of aluminium casting samples under different conditions; (3) trials using an industrial LPDC system at BCAST to make testing components to meet project requirements; (4) analysis of alloys and castings from project partners; (5) supporting research activities to deliver new state of the art for automotives; (6) preparing project progress reports and the final report of the project; (7) preparing and delivering presentations at internal seminars and project progress meetings, and at national and international conferences. He/she is also expected to interact with other researchers in BCAST and research engineers from industry.
Department/College: Brunel Centre for Advance Solidification Technology (BCAST)
Location: Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus
Hours: Full-time
Contract Type: Fixed term
Salary: Research Assistant: from £36,640 to £38,638 inclusive of London Weighting, with potential to progress to £39,682 per annum; Research Fellow: from £40,757 to £44,179 inclusive of London Weighting, with potential to progress to £47,921 per annum through sustained exceptional contribution.
Qualifications
The preferred candidate will have a PhD in materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related engineering discipline. Experience in solidification of metallic materials and a strong knowledge of microstructure and mechanical properties of metallic materials are essential. Strong communication and presentation skills and the ability to work well in a team are desirable.
Benefits
We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities, a great occupational pension scheme and health-related support. The University supports hybrid working.
Application timeline
Closing date for applications: 22 October 2025. Interviews will take place in the week beginning 27 October 2025. For full details and to apply, please visit https://careers.brunel.ac.uk
Documents
* Job Description - Research Assistant (Word, 218.07kb)
* Job Description - Research Fellow (Word, 119.51kb)
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, and we particularly welcome applicants who are underrepresented in our workforce.
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