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Research Fellowship in High Stiffness Aluminium Materials
Full-time, fixed-term for 3 years
Vacancy Ref: FAC0041-1
Salary (Grade R1): £33,508 - £39,560 pa incl. London Weighting
Applications from suitably qualified and well motivated individuals are invited for the position of Research
Fellowship in high stiffness aluminium materials 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 centre of excellence in liquid metal engineering (the
EPSRC Centre – 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 characterisation.
Seehttp://bcast.brunel.ac.uk for more information.
The successful candidate will work on the development of aluminium based composite and hybrid materials
for automotive applications. The research will include optimising the combination of matrix alloys and
reinforcing materials and structures, selecting suitable processing techniques and demonstrating selected
components for automotive applications. He/she is also expected to interact with other researchers in
BCAST and research engineers from industry.
The successful candidate 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 processing metal matrix composites and hybrid structures, 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 and presentation
skills and be a team player.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr I. C. Stone ([email protected]) or Dr S. Ji
([email protected]).
Closing date for applications: 20th March 2015
For further details and to apply please visit https://jobs.brunel.ac.uk/WRL/
Human Resources, Brunel University, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 3PH
Research Fellowship in Casting Process Simulation
Full-time, fixed-term for 3 years
Vacancy Ref: FAC0039-1
Salary (Grade R1): £33,508 - £39,560 pa incl. London Weighting
Applications from suitably qualified and well motivated individuals are invited for the position of Research
Fellowship in casting process simulation 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 centre of excellence in liquid metal engineering (the
EPSRC Centre – 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 characterisation.
Seehttp://bcast.brunel.ac.uk for more information.
The successful candidate will join a small team working on the development of aluminium hybrid structures
for automotive applications. Specifically, he/she will be working on the development of novel casting
technologies for the integration of extruded sections with cast components to form a hybrid aluminium
structure through computational fluid dynamics modelling and simulation. He/she will also be expected to
interact with other researchers in BCAST and research engineers from industry.
The successful candidate should have a PhD degree in materials science and engineering, physics or
another suitable engineering discipline, and should have a sound background computational fluid
dynamics. Research experience in CFD modelling and simulation of casting processes, skills in
microstructural characterisation and mechanical testing of metallic materials are essential. In addition,
he/she should have good communication and presentation skills and be a team player.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr S. Ji ([email protected]) or Dr I. C. Stone
([email protected]).
Closing date for applications: 20th March 2015
For further details and to apply please visit https://jobs.brunel.ac.uk/WRL/
Human Resources, Brunel University, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 3PH
Research Fellowship in Aluminium Alloy Processing
Full-time, fixed-term for 3 years
Vacancy Ref: FAC0038-1
Salary (Grade R1): £33,508 - £39,560 pa incl. London Weighting
Applications from suitably qualified and well motivated individuals are invited for the position of Research
Fellowship in aluminium alloy processing 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 centre of excellence in liquid metal engineering (the
EPSRC Centre – 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 characterisation.
Seehttp://bcast.brunel.ac.uk for more information.
The successful candidate will work on the development of aluminium hybrid structures for automotive
applications. The research will include: (1) development of novel casting technologies for the integration of
extruded sections with cast components to form hybrid structures; (2) evaluation of the hybrid structure
performance and (3) demonstrating selected hybrid structures for automotive applications. He/she is also
expected to interact with other researchers in BCAST and research engineers from industry.
The successful candidate 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 and presentation
skills and be a team player.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr I. C. Stone ([email protected]) or Dr S. Ji
([email protected]).
Closing date for applications: 20th March 2015
For further details and to apply please visit https://jobs.brunel.ac.uk/WRL/
Human Resources, Brunel University, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 3PH
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 centre of excellence in liquid metal engineering (the
EPSRC Centre – 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 characterisation.
Seehttp://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 optimising 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.
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.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr S. Ji ([email protected]) or Dr I. C. Stone
([email protected]).
Closing date for applications: 20th March 2015
For further details and to apply please visit https://jobs.brunel.ac.uk/WRL/
Human Resources, Brunel University, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 3PH
Constellium Research Fellowship
Salary (Grade R1): £33,508 - £39,560 per annum incl. of London Weighting
Vacancy Ref: HPA0070-2
Full-time, Fixed-term for 21 months
Applications from suitably qualified and well motivated individuals are invited for the position of Constellium
Research Fellowship in direct chill casting of aluminium alloy in BCAST at Brunel University London.
BCAST is a speciality research centre focusing on solidification related research with an international
reputation and is the host of the national centre of excellence in liquid metal engineering (the EPSRC
Centre – 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-ofthe-art facilities for both solidification processing and materials characterisation.
Seehttp://bcast.brunel.ac.uk for more information.
The successful candidate will work on the development of novel DC casting processes and advanced
aluminium alloys for automotive applications.
The research will include:
1.
Development of novel DC casting technology for the production of high quality DC cast billets;
2.
Understanding of microstructural evolution during the novel DC casting process;
3.
Development of advanced wrought aluminium alloys for automotive applications to take full advantage
of the novel DC casting process.
The applicant is also expected to interact with other researchers in BCAST and research engineers from
industry.
The successful candidate 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, the applicant should have good communication and
presentation skills and be a team player.
Closing date for applications: 2nd April 2015
For further details and to apply please visit https://jobs.brunel.ac.uk/WRL/
Human Resources, Brunel University, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 3PH