The University of Sheffield
Research Assistant
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We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more. Find out more about our benefits and join us to become part of something special.
Overview
The project is a collaboration with Rolls-Royce on investigation of the coking process and the produced deposit layer characteristics in the jet engine fuel system. This requires metallurgical analysis and mechanical assessment of the deposit layer formation in various materials and understand the effect of various surface conditions on the deposit formation.
A good knowledge and experience in material analysis including optical and scanning electron microscopy is required.
Main Duties And Responsibilities
- To work with the industrial partners and other academic partners effectively and communicate the results
- Conduct the required experiments as agreed based on the project plan
- Analyse the results and present the findings in the weekly meetings
- Prepare draft of the potential publications with the other partners
- Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post
Person Specification
Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.
Criteria
Essential Or Desirable
Stage(s) assessed at
- Holds a Master of Science degree (or has equivalent relevant experience)
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Experience in metallurgical preparation
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Good written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in presenting technical information to both academic researchers and industrial partners, and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
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Good knowledge of materials properties and elemental analysis of materials
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Experience in using sample preparation technique
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Experience in using optical and electron microscopy
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Highly organised, and self-motivated, with strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality research in an industrially funded environment.
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Demonstrated ability to analyse experimental data, prepare high-quality technical reports, present findings, and contribute to scientific publications.
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Good understanding of metallic manufacturing processes, particularly machining, tube drawing, or related manufacturing methods, and their influence on surface integrity and material behaviour
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Further Information
- Grade
6 - Salary
£32,080 - £36,636 - Work arrangement
Part-time - Duration
1 year - Line manager
Prof Hassan Ghadbeigi - Direct reports
N/A - Our website
https://sheffield.ac.uk/mac
For informal enquiries about this job contact Prof Hassan Ghadbeigi, [Chair of Structural Integrity in Manufacturing]: on h.ghadbeig@sheffield.ac.uk
Next steps in the recruitment process
It is anticipated that the selection process will take place on week commencing 27th July. This will consist of an interview. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage on the week commencing 20th July. If you need any support, equipment, or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process, you can contact mac-operations@sheffield.ac.uk
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We are the University of Sheffield. This is our vision: sheffield.ac.uk/vision.
What We Offer
- A minimum of 38 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.
- Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
- Generous pension scheme.
- A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out, and travel.
- A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support, and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women’s and Parent’s networks).
- Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
- A commitment to your development with access to learning and mentoring schemes.
- A range of generous family-friendly policies including paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies, access to menopause support in the workplace, paid time off, and support for fertility treatment, and more.
More details can be found on our benefits page: sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits.
We are a Disability Confident Leader. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job, you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.
We are a research university with a global reputation for excellence. Our ideas and expertise change the world for the better, making a real difference to society. We know that when people come together with different views, approaches, and insights, it can lead to richer, more creative, and innovative teaching and research and the highest levels of student experience. Our University Vision outlines our commitment to building a diverse community of staff and students that recognises and values the abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, and ways of living for everyone.
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