Research Fellow (Advanced Manufacturing) - School of Metallurgy and MaterialsGrade 7
18 days ago
Birmingham
Description Position Details School of Metallurgy and Materials Location: University of Birmingham Edgbaston Birmingham UK Full time starting salary is normally in the range 36130 to 45413 with potential progression once in post to 48149 Grade: 7 Full Time Fixed Term contract up to September 2026 Closing date: 31st August 2025 Interviews Scheduled: Week Commencing 15th September or 22nd September 2025 Background We are looking for a research fellow with expertise in advanced manufacturing (powder bed fusion/electron beam melting/sintering) physical metallurgy or advanced characterisation (microscopic or mechanical). The successful candidate will carry out research and manufacturing process evaluation to produce structural metallic materials. The applicant will work on a research project focussing on manufacturing and characterisation of metals and alloys for challenging environments including for aerospace and nuclear applications. Role Summary * Work within specified research grants and projects and contribute to management of project and research facility. * Operate within area of specialism (manufacturing characterisation and testing of refractory metals and alloys) * Analyse and interpret research findings and results * Contribute to generating funding * Contribute to licensing or spin out deals with demonstrated commercial success (such as revenues asset or company sales IP generated) and/or public understanding of the discipline or similar Main Duties The responsibilities may include some but not all of the responsibilities outlined below. • Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research with assistance of a mentor if required, • Contribute to writing bids for research funding, • Analyse and interpret data, • Apply knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding, • Disseminate research findings for publication research seminars etc, • Supervise students on research related work and provide guidance to PhD students where appropriate to the discipline, • Contribute to developing new models techniques and methods, • Undertake management/administration arising from research, • Contribute to Departmental/School research-related activities and research-related administration, • Contribute to enterprise business development and/or public engagement activities of manifest benefit to the College and the University often under supervision of a project leader, • Contribute to teaching activities for undergraduate/graduate students if required, • Collect research data; this may be through a variety of research methods such as scientific experimentation literature reviews and research interviews, • Present research outputs including drafting academic publications or parts thereof for example at seminars and as posters, • Provide guidance as required to support staff and any students who may be assisting with the research, • Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines, • First degree in area of materials manufacturing mechanical engineering solid state physics or a related discipline, • Doctoral degree (such as PhD) or close to completion of a doctoral degree relevant to advanced manufacturing physical metallurgy or advanced characterisation, • A track record or a demonstrable potential of high-quality peer-reviewed publications, • High level experimental and analytical capability, • Ability to communicate complex information clearly, • Fluency in relevant modelling tools techniques or methods and ability to contribute to developing new ones, • Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively, • Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes, • Contribute to the planning and organising of the research programme and/or specific research project, • Co-ordinate own work with others to avoid conflict or duplication of effort, • Experience in metal additive manufacturing using laser powder bed fusion and/or electron beam melting and/or powder processes such as hot isostatic pressing cold compaction., • CAD experience (preferably Solidworks)., • Practical experience/knowledge of microstructural characterisation and mechanical testing., • Good organisational communication and interpersonal skills., • Good report writing skills and the ability to present results using Powerpoint. Informal enquiries to Dr Yuanbo Tony Tang ___ Informal enquiries to Dr Yuanbo Tony Tang ___Description Position Details School of Metallurgy and Materials Location: University of Birmingham Edgbaston Birmingham UK Full time starting salary is normally in the range 36130 to 45413 with potential progression once in post to 48149 Grade: 7 Full Time Fixed Term contract up to September 2026 Closing date: 31st August 2025 Interviews Scheduled: Week Commencing 15th September or 22nd September 2025 Background We are looking for a research fellow with expertise in advanced manufacturing (powder bed fusion/electron beam melting/sintering) physical metallurgy or advanced characterisation (microscopic or mechanical). The successful candidate will carry out research and manufacturing process evaluation to produce structural metallic materials. The applicant will work on a research project focussing on manufacturing and characterisation of metals and alloys for challenging environments including for aerospace and nuclear applications. Role Summary * Work within specified research grants and projects and contribute to management of project and research facility. * Operate within area of specialism (manufacturing characterisation and testing of refractory metals and alloys) * Analyse and interpret research findings and results * Contribute to generating funding * Contribute to licensing or spin out deals with demonstrated commercial success (such as revenues asset or company sales IP generated) and/or public understanding of the discipline or similar Main Duties The responsibilities may include some but not all of the responsibilities outlined below. • Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research with assistance of a mentor if required, • Contribute to writing bids for research funding, • Analyse and interpret data, • Apply knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding, • Disseminate research findings for publication research seminars etc, • Supervise students on research related work and provide guidance to PhD students where appropriate to the discipline, • Contribute to developing new models techniques and methods, • Undertake management/administration arising from research, • Contribute to Departmental/School research-related activities and research-related administration, • Contribute to enterprise business development and/or public engagement activities of manifest benefit to the College and the University often under supervision of a project leader, • Contribute to teaching activities for undergraduate/graduate students if required, • Collect research data; this may be through a variety of research methods such as scientific experimentation literature reviews and research interviews, • Present research outputs including drafting academic publications or parts thereof for example at seminars and as posters, • Provide guidance as required to support staff and any students who may be assisting with the research, • Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines, • First degree in area of materials manufacturing mechanical engineering solid state physics or a related discipline, • Doctoral degree (such as PhD) or close to completion of a doctoral degree relevant to advanced manufacturing physical metallurgy or advanced characterisation, • A track record or a demonstrable potential of high-quality peer-reviewed publications, • High level experimental and analytical capability, • Ability to communicate complex information clearly, • Fluency in relevant modelling tools techniques or methods and ability to contribute to developing new ones, • Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively, • Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes, • Contribute to the planning and organising of the research programme and/or specific research project, • Co-ordinate own work with others to avoid conflict or duplication of effort, • Experience in metal additive manufacturing using laser powder bed fusion and/or electron beam melting and/or powder processes such as hot isostatic pressing cold compaction., • CAD experience (preferably Solidworks)., • Practical experience/knowledge of microstructural characterisation and mechanical testing., • Good organisational communication and interpersonal skills., • Good report writing skills and the ability to present results using Powerpoint. Informal enquiries to Dr Yuanbo Tony Tang ___Description Position Details School of Metallurgy and Materials Location: University of Birmingham Edgbaston Birmingham UK Full time starting salary is normally in the range 36130 to 45413 with potential progression once in post to 48149 Grade: 7 Full Time Fixed Term contract up to September 2026 Closing date: 31st August 2025 Interviews Scheduled: Week Commencing 15th September or 22nd September 2025 Background We are looking for a research fellow with expertise in advanced manufacturing (powder bed fusion/electron beam melting/sintering) physical metallurgy or advanced characterisation (microscopic or mechanical). The successful candidate will carry out research and manufacturing process evaluation to produce structural metallic materials. The applicant will work on a research project focussing on manufacturing and characterisation of metals and alloys for challenging environments including for aerospace and nuclear applications. Role Summary * Work within specified research grants and projects and contribute to management of project and research facility. * Operate within area of specialism (manufacturing characterisation and testing of refractory metals and alloys) * Analyse and interpret research findings and results * Contribute to generating funding * Contribute to licensing or spin out deals with demonstrated commercial success (such as revenues asset or company sales IP generated) and/or public understanding of the discipline or similar Main Duties The responsibilities may include some but not all of the responsibilities outlined below. • Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research with assistance of a mentor if required, • Contribute to writing bids for research funding, • Analyse and interpret data, • Apply knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding, • Disseminate research findings for publication research seminars etc, • Supervise students on research related work and provide guidance to PhD students where appropriate to the discipline, • Contribute to developing new models techniques and methods, • Undertake management/administration arising from research, • Contribute to Departmental/School research-related activities and research-related administration, • Contribute to enterprise business development and/or public engagement activities of manifest benefit to the College and the University often under supervision of a project leader, • Contribute to teaching activities for undergraduate/graduate students if required, • Collect research data; this may be through a variety of research methods such as scientific experimentation literature reviews and research interviews, • Present research outputs including drafting academic publications or parts thereof for example at seminars and as posters, • Provide guidance as required to support staff and any students who may be assisting with the research, • Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines, • First degree in area of materials manufacturing mechanical engineering solid state physics or a related discipline, • Doctoral degree (such as PhD) or close to completion of a doctoral degree relevant to advanced manufacturing physical metallurgy or advanced characterisation, • A track record or a demonstrable potential of high-quality peer-reviewed publications, • High level experimental and analytical capability, • Ability to communicate complex information clearly, • Fluency in relevant modelling tools techniques or methods and ability to contribute to developing new ones, • Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively, • Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes, • Contribute to the planning and organising of the research programme and/or specific research project, • Co-ordinate own work with others to avoid conflict or duplication of effort, • Experience in metal additive manufacturing using laser powder bed fusion and/or electron beam melting and/or powder processes such as hot isostatic pressing cold compaction., • CAD experience (preferably Solidworks)., • Practical experience/knowledge of microstructural characterisation and mechanical testing., • Good organisational communication and interpersonal skills., • Good report writing skills and the ability to present results using Powerpoint. Informal enquiries to Dr Yuanbo Tony Tang