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Research Assistant/Fellow in Aluminium Alloys and Structural Manufacturing
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PIVOT Project Research Role
The successful candidate will work for PIVOT project, making sure the delivery of project goals defined in an Innovate UK/APC project.
College / Directorate
Brunel Centre for Advance Solidification Technology
Full Time / Part Time
Full Time
Posted Date
07/07/2026
Closing Date
30/07/2026
Ref No
5171
Department/College
Brunel Centre for Advanced Solidification Technology (BCAST)
Location
Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus
Salary
- Research Assistant: from £37,118 to £39,114 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £40,202 per annum inclusive of London Weighting through sustained exceptional contribution.
- Research Fellow: from £41,292 to £48,557 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £52,761 per annum inclusive of London Weighting through sustained exceptional contribution.
Hours
Full-time
Contract Type
Fixed term
About Brunel University London
Brunel University London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits.
For more information please visit: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/our-history/home
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Role Responsibilities
The successful candidate will work for PIVOT project, making sure the delivery of project goals defined in an Innovate UK/APC project. The research activities will include:
- Understanding the performance of aluminium alloys through manufacturing, microstructure analysis and tensile test.
- Microstructural characterisation of aluminium alloys.
- Modelling and simulation of aluminium alloys for strengthening.
- Supporting the research activities to deliver new state of the art for automotives.
- Prepare project progress reports and final report of project.
- Prepare and deliver presentations at internal seminars and project progress meetings, and at national and international conferences.
They are also expected to interact with other researchers in BCAST and research engineers from industry.
Qualifications
The successful candidate is preferred to have a PhD degree (for successful RA, VIVA needs to be finished before interviewing and the final submission needs to be completed before starting the job) in materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering or another suitable engineering discipline. Research experience in solidification of metallic materials, and a deep working knowledge of microstructure and mechanical properties of metallic materials are essential. In addition, they should have good communication and presentation skills and be a team player.
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Benefits
We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach.
Application Deadline
Closing date for applications: 30 July 2026
Interviews are expected to take place in the week starting from August 2026.
Technical Issues
If you have any technical issues please contact us at: hrsystems@brunel.ac.uk
Diversity and Inclusion
Brunel University London is fully committed to creating and sustaining a fully inclusive workforce culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, we particularly welcome applicants who are currently under- represented in our workforce.
Documents
- [Research Assistant Job Description (Word, 68.08kb)](Research Assistant Job Description (Word, 68.08kb))
- [Research Fellow Job Description (Word, 68.78kb)](Research Fellow Job Description (Word, 68.78kb))
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