Research Assistant/Associate in ‘Mechanical Properties of Structural Power Composites’
Engineering and Technology,Mechanical Engineering,Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Short info about job
Company: Imperial College London
Department: Aeronautics, FoE; Chemistry, FoNS
Salary: £32,380 to £44,220 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Type / Role: Academic or Research
Phone: +44-1284 2185150
Fax: +44-1473 3174743
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Detail information about job Research Assistant/Associate in ‘Mechanical Properties of Structural Power Composites’. Terms and conditions vacancy
Salary:Research Assistant: £32,380- £34,040 per annum Research Associate: £36,880 - £44,220 per annum(Maximum salary on appointment will be £39,800 per annum)
Campus: South Kensington
Fixed-term appointment for 12 months in the first instance
US Air Force has funded a grant at Imperial College titled “Damage Tolerance and Durability of Structural Power Composites”. In such structural power composites, the constituent materials synergistically fulfil two disparate functions: mechanical load bearing and electrical energy storage. The Imperial team lead the world in creating structural supercapacitor embodiments, further details of which can be found here.
This project will investigate the fundamental damage and failure processes in these materials, and in particular, the interaction mechanisms between their mechanical and electrical characteristics. The research will result in new strategies to ameliorate the necessary compromises between mechanical and electrical characteristics of these multifunctional composites.
As part of this team we are seeking to appoint a Research Associate to focus on mechanical performance of our devices. The work will involve modifying existing mechanical test standards such that they are amenable to our materials, developing bespoke tests to characterise electrical/mechanical interactions, and from the insights gained, pursue a creative approach to device design, manufacture and testing. The position will be within Prof Emile Greenhalgh’s Group, but will integrate with the larger team, including dedicated electrochemists and materials scientists.
The ideal candidate will be an innovative experimental composite scientist/engineer with a good grounding in composite mechanical testing, particularly damage tolerance. The candidate should have or expect to obtain a PhD (or equivalent) in composites, with an emphasis on mechanical testing and physical and microstructural characterisation. Although not essential to the role, candidates with knowledge of the operating principles of electrochemical energy storage and the associated characterisation are encouraged. Practical experience within a strong research environment is essential, as evidenced by publication of scientific papers in relevant, high-impact, refereed journals.
*Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as Research Assistant within the salary range £32,380 - £34,040 per annum.
Our preferred method of application is online via our website. Please click ‘apply’ below or go to https://www.imperial.ac.uk/job-applicants/ (Select “Job Search” then enter the job title or vacancy reference number into “Keywords”). Please complete and upload an application form as directed quoting reference number EN20170262FH. Further information is also available on the job description.
Closing date: 19 September 2017 (midnight BST)
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Any queries regarding the application process should be directed to Ms Lisa Kelly at [email protected]
Should you have any technical queries please contact: Professor Emile Greenhalgh at [email protected]
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