Research Associate / Senior Research Associate in Aerodynamics and Aeroacoustics of Novel eVTOL Configurations

This Horizon Europe funded project (eVTOLUTION) aims to demonstrate a range of novel technologies applicable to the propeller aerodynamic and aeroacoustic design. It focuses on developing suitable experimental and numerical tools to improve the design and evaluation processes for the next-generation propellers, dedicated to electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles for Urban Air Mobility applications., You will be responsible for designing and manufacturing of test set-up, and performing wind tunnel studies to investigate single and multi-rotor of different design and operating conditions and will also work with a Research Associate in the numerical team to collectively improve our understanding and practices in performance prediction and evaluation of next-generation propellers. The outcomes of the project are expected to be published in the field's top journals.

• have a postgraduate research degree in aerodynamics/a related field or equivalent professional qualification/experience or are working towards one


• have research experience and good knowledge in aerodynamics, aeroacoustics and fluid mechanics


• have extensive data post-processing and analytics skills using Matlab, python or similar programming language


• are able to start in post as soon as possible, preferably no later than January 1st 2025
  
  Grade I: £37,099 to £41,732 per annum or Grade J: £41,732 to £46,974 per annum (depending on experience)