A position exists, for a Research Assistant/Associate in the Department of Engineering, to work on experimental investigations of MILD combustion. The post holder will be located in Central Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK. The key responsibilities and duties are to perform experiments with liquid-fuelled and hydrogen flames, employ laser diagnostics, analyse the results, prepare presentations, reports and papers, and interact with project partners. The skills, qualifications and experience required to perform the role are very good knowledge of laser diagnostics for flames, experience with combustion experiments and in particular hydrogen and liquid fuels, image processing, and excellent knowledge of turbulent combustion. 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. Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 18 months in the first instance. Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online. 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 about this vacancy of a technical nature, please contact Prof. E. Mastorakos ( em257@eng.cam.ac.uk ). If your query concerns the application process, please contact: Mrs Kate Graham, email kag1000@cam.ac.uk. Please quote reference NM46673 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. Further information HR7_Further Particulars Apply online