Applications are invited for an exciting opportunity to advance understanding and simulation of alloys for performance in extreme conditions of strain rate, temperature, and environment.
This prestigious DSTL Research Fellowship position will involve developing a research programme that will focus on developing tools to enable digital design, evaluation, and testing of a range of alloys destined for performance in demanding environments within the defence sector.
This will be addressed by developing multi-scale analysis methods, combined with simulations, to study in-depth the relationships between material structure across length scales and performance in-service.
The Research Fellow will work closely with Professor Joseph Robson, RAEng/DSTL Professor in Alloys for Extreme Environments in the Department of Materials, to establish a DSTL ‘Centre of Excellence’ in metallurgy for extreme environments, while developing their own research interests.
A track record of research in crystal plasticity, or multi-scale modelling applied to metals and alloys is strongly desirable. The post will involve working closely with DSTL and other project partners both in the UK and overseas.
The appointment will be available from January 2024 to 31st August 2026.
This is a full-time position, although flexible working/secondment applications will also be considered. It is based at Manchester but with UK (& international) travel requirements.
The Department of Materials is committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for promoting women’s careers in STEMM subjects (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine) in higher education. The Department received a Silver Award in 2017 for their commitment to the representation of women in the workplace and we particularly welcome applications from women for this post. Appointment will always be made on merit. For further information, please visit http://www.materials.manchester.ac.uk/about-us/athena-swan/
What you will get in return:
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.
Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Prof. Joseph Robson
Email: joseph.d.robson@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
