Composites Forming Development Engineer

University of Bristol; Bristol; On-site; GBP 37,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking a KTP Research Fellow to lead a project developing a new simulation modelling process for composite materials. The role includes managing project outputs and validating analysis results, requiring a first degree in Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or Physics, along with excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Experience in data processing and knowledge of AI frameworks is desirable. This full-time role offers a salary between £37,099 and £40,000, with a focus on diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience of processing numerical and/or experimental data.
• Experience in developing research projects or industry/academia collaborations.
• Willingness to lead and take ownership of projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop a new simulation modelling process for composite fibres.
• Manage own workload and ensure project outputs.
• Validate model and numerical analysis results.

Skills

Numerical data processing

Excellent communication skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Knowledge of data science/AI frameworks

Education

First degree in Engineering, Applied Mathematics or Physics

MSc or PhD in a related topic

Job description

What will you be doing?

• The project will develop a new simulation modelling process for forming composite fibres into 3D-shaped component parts.
• Development, application and support of hi-fidelity finite element tools, bespoke codes and theory-guided machine learning algorithms for the prediction of manufacturing processes in composite materials.
• Development of user subroutines for finite element constitutive models
• Validation of model and numerical analysis results
• You will be the project lead, managing your own workload and ensuring outputs, including leading on meetings and workshops.
• Direct problem-solving activities and your own learning.

You should apply if

• First degree in Engineering, Applied Mathematics or Physics (with an MSc or PhD in a related topic).
• Experience of processing of numerical and/or experimental data and systems thinking.
• Excellent communication skills and experience of developing research projects or industry/academia collaborations.
• Willingness to lead and take ownership of the project with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of data science/AI frameworks is desirable.

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Contract type: Open ended with fixed funding for 24 months

Work pattern: Full time/TBC

Grade: KTP Research Fellow

Salary: £37,099 - £40,000 (subject to skills and experience)

School/Unit: Department of Civil, Aerospace and Design Engineering

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Thursday 12th February.

Interviews are anticipated to take place in late February/early March.

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