Research Fellow (Structural Engineering) (109825-0625)
Research Fellow (Structural Engineering) (109825-0625)
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About The Role
For informal enquiries, please contact Stephen Hicks (Professor) Stephen.J.Hicks@warwick.ac.uk
This fixed term post (0.92 FTE, equivalent of 33.5 hours per week) will commence as soon as possible until 12 September 2025.
Steel and concrete composite construction has proved popular over the last thirty years and has largely accounted for the dominance of multi-storey steel frames within the commercial building sector. To provide further material savings and reduce the embodied carbon within buildings, there is a demand for more efficient composite floors which include the use of high-performance steel.
Responsibilities
You will undertake experimental research on an industry-supported project, which will investigate the structural performance of innovative composite steel and concrete floor systems. Supported by the School of Engineering technical staff, you will be responsible for:
* overseeing the construction and load testing of full-scale test specimens to destruction on the large strong floor at Warwick
* installation of instrumentation to monitor the behaviour of the specimens
* undertaking tests on small-scale samples of the materials to determine the mechanical properties, and post-processing of the experimental results.
The structural experiments will include tests on: simply-supported and continuous cold-formed profiled sheeting using high strength steel; and simply-simply supported composite slabs. It is expected that the results will be used to inform and improve the structural Eurocodes.
This post is based at the University of Warwick and requires a commitment for regular on-site experimental work. You will undertake independent and collaborative research and will be expected to write up your research for publication. You will be expected to deal with any management / administration problems that may arise from the project, as well as produce and present regular project reports ensuring that the project objectives and deadlines are met.
This role offers the opportunity to conduct both independent and collaborative research, with a focus on regular on-site experimental work. You'll be responsible for writing up your findings for publication, managing any administrative aspects of the project, and delivering regular progress reports. Your contributions will play a key role in ensuring the project's objectives and deadlines are successfully achieved.
If you have not yet been awarded your PhD but are near submission or have recently submitted your PhD, any offers of employment will be made as Research Assistant on level 5 of the University grade structure. Upon successful award of your PhD and evidence of this fact, you will be promoted to Research Fellow on the first point of the level 6 of the University grade structure.
About You
You will have a PhD in Structural Engineering or a related field, with a strong background in experimental research. Additional background in numerical modelling will be an advantage. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, time management and IT skills. You will be able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team. A strong publication record in high quality peer-reviewed journals is highly desirable. The ability to code in Matlab will constitute a distinct advantage.
We are looking for a dedicated and highly qualified individual to join our team. You will hold a good honours degree (2.1 minimum) or equivalent in a relevant subject, with a PhD (or nearing completion) in a related field. With a proven ability in research and a track record of producing high-quality research output, you will have the expertise to work within established research programmes and the potential to publish or contribute to further high-impact research.
You will bring a strong foundation of specialist knowledge in your discipline and research techniques, alongside the ability to contribute to funding proposals for external research projects. The role requires excellent collaboration skills, working effectively with both academic and administrative colleagues, including those outside the University, to foster a supportive and collegial environment.
Beyond your research responsibilities, you will contribute to the broader life of the School by supporting offer holder days and outreach activities, which may occasionally require weekend work. Your strong communication skills, fluency in English, and excellent interpersonal abilities are key, along with good IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and technical research software.
With a solid background in experimental research, material testing, and data post-processing, you’ll also have excellent time management, organisational skills, and a clear understanding of equal opportunity.
For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.
About The Department
The post will be based within the School of Engineering at the University of Warwick, which is one of the leading unified Engineering schools in the UK.
The University aims to promote work life balance for all employees and the School of Engineering will consider a range of possible flexible working arrangements in order to recruit the best candidate.
We offer competitive salaries on a grading structure that provides annual incremental progression, plus a generous annual leave entitlement (30 days per annum for this role, plus four customary shut down days over Christmas, and eight statutory bank holidays). As well as competitive salaries we offer attractive pension schemes with excellent employer contributions, and various staff recognition awards. We are also committed to helping you to fulfil your potential through a range of career development opportunities.
The School of Engineering is committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN Charter, which recognises work undertaken to address gender equality, representation and progression for all staff working in an academic environment. The School currently holds the Athena SWAN Silver award and the University holds an Institutional Silver award. Further information about the work of the School in relation to Athena SWAN can be found at the following link; Athena SWAN - School of Engineering - University of Warwick
About The University
Born in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We’re one of the world’s top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK*, with 92% of our research assessed to be ‘world leading or internationally excellent’**.
You'll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed.
* QS World University Rankings 2024
* Research Excellence Framework 2021
To find out more about us visit our website.
How to Apply
CLOSING DATE: Monday 28th July 2025 at 23:55 (BST)
To apply, please click ‘Apply’ below and submit an application form by the closing date.
Please plan for any potential delays as you will not be able to submit an application form past this deadline (even if you opened the form at, say, 23:30).
You will have to attach a CV and a cover letter.
* Your CV should include your employment history (including your most recent employment), your education history, and any other relevant experience.
* Your cover letter should explain your motivations for applying to the role. It should also explain, using examples, how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the Job Description PDF document below. Please note that all essential criteria must be met by candidates who are invited to interview.
Please see here for guidance on writing a cover letter. We highly recommend using individual criteria as headers and explaining below, using examples, how you meet the criterion, though you are free to format the letter as you wish.
To streamline our hiring processes, we can only accept applications submitted via our official careers webpage, warwick-careers.tal.net.
* Interview Date: To be confirmed
* Start Date: To be confirmed
What we Offer
We will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, 30 days holiday plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare facilities.
We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer you access to flexible working, for more information click here.
We are proud to say that we are a Living Wage employer.
If you are considering relocating to the UK, read our Relocation Guide to find out more about what Warwick has to offer and what might be involved in the process.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Warwick is committedto building an organisation ofmutual respectanddignity, promoting awelcoming, diverse, and inclusive workingand learning environment. We recognise that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to berecognised, respected, and valued. Where possible, we go beyond legislation to provide a place where everyone can thrive, supporting all staff to achieve their full potential. We aspire to remove economic, social, and cultural barriers that may otherwise prevent people from succeeding.
We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all communities regardless of culture, background, age, disability, sex/gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion/belief, or sexual or romantic orientation. To find out more about our social inclusion work at Warwick visit our webpageshere.
The University currently holds aRace Equality Charter Bronze Award,Athena Swan Sliver Awardand aDisability Smart Bronze Award.Further information on all of the University's Awards and Accreditations can be found here. The University of Warwick is also one of the six founder institutions of theEUTOPIA European University Alliance.
Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)
The University of Warwick is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we work with.
In line with the DBS Code of Practice, the successful candidates for any roles involving regulated activity, will be subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level. The University will take all necessary measures to ensure that any individual subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group specified (i.e. children and/or adults).
We expect all employees, volunteers, and partners to share our commitment to safeguarding.
Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders
The University undertakes not to discriminate against anyone who makes a disclosure relating to a conviction. The information disclosed at application stage is only visible to the central DBS team (i.e. not recruiting managers) to ensure there is no bias during the shortlisting process.
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