JOB DESCRIPTION
Brunel Centre for Advanced Solidification Technology (BCAST)
2 Research Fellowships in Aluminium Alloy Development
Full-time, fixed-term for 3 years
Vacancy Ref: FAC0042-1
Salary (Grade R1): £33,508 - £39,560 pa incl. London Weighting
Applications from suitably qualified and well motivated individuals are invited for 2 positions of Research Fellowship in aluminium alloy development in BCAST at Brunel University London.
BCAST is a speciality research institute (SRI) focusing on solidification related research with an international reputation and is the host of the national center of excellence in liquid metal engineering (the EPSRC Center – LiME). Our research covers fundamental research, technological development and industrial applications in the field of solidification and solidification processing. BCAST is well equipped with state-of-the-art facilities for both solidification processing and materials characterization. See bcast.brunel.ac.uk for more information.
The successful candidates will work on the development of cast aluminium alloys for automotive applications. This will include optimizing alloy composition against specified performance targets, selecting suitable casting processes and demonstration of selected components for automotive applications. He/she is also expected to interact with other researchers in BCAST and research engineers from industry.
To submit your application, please click on the "Apply through website" button.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr S. Ji (shouxun.ji@brunel.ac.uk) or Dr I. C. Stone (ian.stone@brunel.ac.uk).
Closing date for applications: Friday 20 March 2015
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
The successful candidates should have a PhD degree in materials science and engineering, physics or another suitable engineering discipline, and should have a sound background in physical metallurgy. Research experience in solidification processing of metallic materials, skills in microstructural characterisation using various microscopy techniques and a working knowledge of mechanical testing of metallic materials are essential. In addition, he/she should have good communication skills and be a team player.