Research Associate in Aerodynamic Experimental Database Development
Loughborough University
* Loughborough, Leicestershire
* £35,116-45,413 per year
* Permanent
* Full-time
* 3 hours ago
Job reference: REQ250708
Date posted: 14/08/2025
Application closing date: 14/09/2025
Location: Loughborough
Package: Specialist and Supporting Academic Research grade 6, from £35,116 to £45,413 per annum
Job description: Loughborough University, Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering, is seeking a Research Associate in Aerodynamic Experimental Database Development for a full-time, fixed-term post up to 31 December 2028. The university has recently been awarded over £1M to expand the wind tunnel experimental database as part of a UKRI/EPSRC award to the National Wind Tunnel Facility (NWTF). This role offers a unique opportunity to design, build, and test reference models at UK academic wind tunnels and to develop the NWTF experimental database further.
The successful candidate will lead the development, delivery, and testing of two new reference models related to automotive and aerospace applications. Essential experience includes experimental fluid mechanics, mechanical design skills, project management, and managing experimental data. The role involves collaboration with other universities within the NWTF, especially the hub at Imperial College London.
For more information, please contact Prof. Gary Page, Principal Investigator, via email or telephone at 01509 227205. Loughborough University is ranked in the top 10 UK universities and is renowned for research excellence in engineering, producing highly trained and professional engineers.
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