Senior Research Fellow (FTC, Internal) (ENG

(Internal Only)

The Mechanical and Aerospace Systems Research Group (MAS) requires a Senior Research Fellow who is experienced in the fields of safety critical engineering relating to Thermofluids and Materials to work across several industry relevant projects and for the development of future group research strategy. MAS has a large intra-disciplinary team of researchers, engineers, technicians, support staff and academics who work together to deliver research from fundamental to high level TRL.

The successful candidate will contribute to several projects by managing a growing research team while conducting their own investigations. As a senior research fellow, the successful applicant will also have an opportunity to work with the management team and direct future group research strategy. It is expected that the successful application will contribute to the development of several funding applications with a wide range of industrial partners and will be able to demonstrate a high degree of independence by proposing new research themes and approaches. The nature of the position demands a confident and self-starting individual who is looking to develop a wide academic skillset and who is keen to offer their own ideas.

Applicants who are skilled and knowledgeable in the areas of safety critical engineering research applied to multiphase thermofluids, materials and mechanical testing methods, and cryogenics are encouraged to apply. The job description presented here is deliberately broad due to the advanced level of the position, however it may help applicants to note several existing projects in the group and consider how they may contribute. 

The following are active areas of research in MAS for Thermofluids and Materials:

Failure and degradation process simulation for transmission components and materials, notably wear, fretting, and thermo-mechanical fatigue. Experimental studies to support these modelling activities are also of great interest to the group. Visualisation of multiphase fluids with heat addition.  Evaporation and condensation of volatile fluids, chemical degradation analysis, fluid property analysis under extreme conditions.Tribology analysis via experiments and simulations including cavitation. Surface fluid interactions including dry out and wettability analysisCryogenic fluid systems analysisBearing and gear lubrication, experimental and simulation analysis.

What we offer

A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environmentA hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each weekGenerous holiday entitlement of 27 (30) days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent workWe are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunitiesYou will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

What next

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

This is a fixed term contract with an end date of the 30th of June 2026. Your working hours will be 36.25 hours per week. Please contact Hadrian Moran at hadrian.moran@nottingham.ac.uk if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 27 Jun 2025 Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)