Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Automotive, Energy and Photonics
Research Fellow in Materials’ Degradation in Energy Systems
Fixed Term Contract for 12 months
Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £37,897 to £38,887 per annum
Location: Cranfield, Bedfordshire
The Materials in Extreme Environments Group is happy to welcome applications from passionate and enthusiastic postdoctoral researchers to join the research on materials’ degradation of blading materials in gas turbine environments, and other high‑temperature energy applications.
About the Role
You will add technical expertise and deliver experimental and materials’ lifing work. You will have a specific set of responsibilities within the research project. You will be a highly motivated and organised individual with a passion for research and teaching.
The successful candidate will work on several industrially led projects, primarily in collaboration with the Materials in Extreme Environments Group. The projects will investigate the effect of different high temperature environments on a series of different alloys and superalloys.
About You
You will hold a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline, with strong expertise in materials degradation and high‑temperature behaviour of alloys and superalloys. You will have hands‑on laboratory experience, including metallography and experimental testing, alongside a proven ability to analyse complex data and generate high‑quality research outputs, ideally evidenced by peer‑reviewed publications.
Highly organised and self‑motivated, you will be capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously and delivering to tight deadlines. You will demonstrate excellent communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with academic and industrial partners, contribute to teaching at postgraduate level, and present your work at international conferences. A collaborative mindset, strong problem‑solving abilities, and a commitment to research excellence and safety are essential.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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Closing date for receipt of applications: 7 June 2026
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