Salary range:
£33,309 - £40,927
FTE:
1
Term:
Fixed (36 months)
Closing Date: 9 January 2022
The University of
Strathclyde possesses a large internationally rated Engineering Faculty with a
proud history of successful joint ventures with industrial & enterprise
partners. As part of the University’s strategic development the Advanced
Forming Research Centre (AFRC) has been established near Glasgow’s
International Airport. The AFRC is the embodiment of a £30 million
collaborative investment by Industrial, Academic and Government partners
seeking to establish a world-leading research facility for forging and forming
technologies.
The AFRC is seeking to appoint an experienced
Materials Knowledge Exchange (KE) Associate to support the delivery of high
value research programmes focused on the characterisations, assessments and
mechanical properties in solid state joints. The Centre has invested
significantly in advanced materials characterisations equipment and rotary
friction welding and is rapidly developing a technical theme to specialise in
this area. The candidate will also be expected to support and contribute to
high value industrial funding proposals in support of a range of projects
across the Centre. The post holder will be expected to work between the AFRC
and its industrial partners and there will be a strong emphasis on knowledge
exchange.
The KE will preferably require some research
and/or industrial experience in at least two of the following technical areas:
• A good basic knowledge of materials and the
way that manufacturing processes can develop or modify material’s
microstructure to achieve desired mechanical properties.
• Techniques of materials characterisation e.g.
SEM, EDX, WDS, EBSP, optical microscopy and mechanical testing
• Good knowledge and/or experience in solid
state joining e.g. Rotary friction welding, Linear friction welding, friction
stir welding etc.
• Good knowledge and or experience in
non-destructive evaluation techniques
The post holder will require the knowledge,
skills and experience normally associated with a first degree and PhD for
example in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Physical science or
Mechanical Engineering; we are also interested in candidates with equivalent
industrial experience.
To be considered for this role, you will be
educated to a minimum of PhD level in an appropriate discipline, or be educated
to a minimum of 2:1 Honors degree in addition to significant relevant
experience within a relevant industrial environment.
KE Associate is ideally sought for this
position; candidates who are close to PhD completion or whose award is pending,
are welcome. Appointment will be made at the KE Assistant level (Grade 6),
duties will be adjusted accordingly. This will continue until the PhD award is
confirmed, at which point the duties and grade will be revised accordingly.
The post holder will have the ability to work
autonomously, plan, prioritise their own workload with guidance from a team /
project leader, deal with complex problems presented to them by colleagues.
Preferably, the individual will have experience of project planning and
delivery, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills, proven
ability to interact with a range of stakeholders from industry and/or academia.
The post holder may be required to make a contribution to the administrative
activities of the AFRC including membership of relevant committees. You will
have an established track record in providing engineering solutions in an
industrial context as well as experience of supporting research and development
of manufacturing processes. You will have excellent troubleshooting skills,
including a methodical approach to solve complex problems and you will have the
ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
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