Research Associate in Composites Manufacturing

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Associate to join us on the ATI (Aerospace Technology Institute) funded project "Multi-Application Bonding" (MABOND). The project partners Bath with several industrial and academic collaborators which are invested in composite manufacturing processes. MABOND is a research and innovation initiative to develop and accelerate structural bonding technologies to replace fasteners.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• a first degree in an Engineering or Engineering-related subject
• a PhD (or equivalent) with appropriate content
• proven experience of FEA modelling, design and manufacture
Experience in some of the following areas will be a distinct advantage: mechanical testing, joining technologies, composites manufacturing, process development, or process optimisation. Candidates should be self-motivated and possess project management and technical communication skills.

As a member of Research Staff at the University of Bath, you will be encouraged to take up a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per year.

What we can offer you:
• a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
• generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements
• an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities
• a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.