Flight Control Engineer (KTP Associate)

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An exciting opportunity to work as a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Associate has arisen as part of a collaboration project between OTM Servo Mechanism Ltd and Cranfield University.  The project will focus on the development of flight control systems that are closely coupled with the aircraft effector actuators.

Organisation: Cranfield University School/Department: School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing Based at: Off Campus Hours of work: Normal working hours is Monday – Thursday, 8am to 5pm and Friday 8am to 1pm. Contract type: Fixed term contract Fixed Term Period: 30 months Salary: £32,000- £35,000 per annum, dependent upon qualifications and experience (37 hours per week) Posted Date:02/05/2024 Apply by:25/05/2024 Reference:4824

Lecturer in Applied Digital Technology

We are inviting applications from passionate, motivated people to join the MK:U education team, working on our fast-growing Degree Apprenticeship courses in data and digital, particularly our hugely successful Digital and Technology Solutions course.

Organisation: Cranfield University School/Department: MKU Based at: Cranfield and Milton Keynes Hours of work: Up to 37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Part time and Flexible working will be considered subject to an expected minimum 40% in the office in Milton Keynes Contract type: Permanent Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £48,039 to £51,307 per annum Posted Date:03/05/2024 Apply by:02/06/2024 Reference:4825

Research Assistant in Human Augmentation with AI

We welcome applications from prospective Research Assistants in Human-centred AI, with experience in designing, developing, and validating novel human-swarm collaboration framework with effective AI and augmented reality technologies. Applicant will work in the Centre for Autonomous and Cyber-physical Systems at Cranfield. This exciting new role is co-developed with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) and dedicated to the identified future research areas of novel human-swarm teaming in complex scenarios.

Organisation: Cranfield University School/Department: School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing Based at: Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire Hours of work: 37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered. Contract type: Fixed term contract Fixed Term Period: Until 14 March 2025 or for 9 months (whichever is sooner) Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £28,203 to £30,440 per annum Posted Date:25/04/2024 Apply by:09/05/2024 Reference:4810

Research Assistant or Fellow in Society and Global Hydrogen Energy Systems

Come and join the Global Hydrogen Production Technologies (HyPT) Center to create a step change in the development of responsible hydrogen ecosystems and accelerate the pace of decarbonisation of energy systems globally.

Organisation: Cranfield University School/Department: School of Water, Energy and Environment Based at: Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire Hours of work: 37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered. Contract type: Fixed term contract Fixed Term Period: For 24 months Salary: Research Assistant (if close to completing PhD) - £34,450 per annum; Research Fellow (if PhD obtained) - £37,337 per annum Posted Date:01/05/2024 Apply by:29/05/2024 Reference:4820

Research Fellow in Additive Manufacturing

We welcome applications for this key research post from those with relevant knowledge and experience in advanced welding processes, additive manufacturing and process or material science.

Organisation: Cranfield University School/Department: School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing Based at: Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire Hours of work: 37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered. Contract type: Fixed term contract Fixed Term Period: Until 31 December 2025 Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £37,337 to £40,347 per annum Posted Date:16/04/2024 Apply by:12/05/2024 Reference:4809

Research Fellow in Applied Cognitive Psychology (Maternity Cover)

The Applied Psychology Group comprises a small team of academics who deliver research, consultation and scholarship-led postgraduate teaching on the psychological mechanisms (including cognitive processes) underpinning human behaviour across different contexts.  You will collaborate on applied cognitive research in areas of interest to defence and industry within research programmes funded by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, through various contractual mechanisms.

Organisation: Cranfield University School/Department: Cranfield Defence and Security Based at: Shrivenham, Oxfordshire - Cranfield Defence and Security Hours of work: 37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered Contract type: Fixed term contract Fixed Term Period: Fixed Term Contract for 12 months (Maternity Cover) Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £37,337 to £41,406 per annum Posted Date:01/05/2024 Apply by:16/06/2024 Reference:4822

Research Fellow in Fluid Dynamics for Aero System Design

We welcome applications for this key research post in partnership with Rolls-Royce from those with relevant knowledge and experience in fluid dynamic design and analysis of systems used in propulsion architectures.

Organisation: Cranfield University School/Department: School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing Based at: Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire Hours of work: 37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered. Contract type: Fixed term contract Fixed Term Period: Until 30 September 2026 Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £37,337 per annum Posted Date:23/04/2024 Apply by:14/05/2024 Reference:4814

Research Fellow in Industrial Psychology and Human Factors

We welcome applications from skilled and motivated post-doctoral researchers with experience in Psychology, Ergonomics and/or Human Factors to join our team and work on exciting research projects to enhance the interactions between people and robots in work environments.

Organisation: Cranfield University School/Department: School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing Based at: Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire Hours of work: 37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered. Contract type: Fixed term contract Fixed Term Period: For 3 years Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £37,337 to £41,406 per annum Posted Date:01/05/2024 Apply by:29/05/2024 Reference:4821

Research Fellow in Mesoscale Modelling

We welcome applications for this exciting post from those with relevant knowledge and experience in crystal plasticity.

Organisation: Cranfield University School/Department: School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing Based at: Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire Hours of work: 37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered. Contract type: Fixed term contract Fixed Term Period: For 1 year with potential for extension Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £37,337 to £41,406 per annum, with potential progression up to £51,298 per annum Posted Date:09/04/2024 Apply by:07/05/2024 Reference:4804

Research Fellow in Satellite Navigation

We welcome applications for this exciting new role which is supporting developments within several UK and EU-funded research projects and will be a part of the Signals and Autonomy Research Group in the Centre for Autonomous and Cyber-Physical Systems.

Organisation: Cranfield University School/Department: School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing Based at: Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire Hours of work: 37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered. Contract type: Fixed term contract Fixed Term Period: For 24 months Salary: Full-time starting salary is normally in the range of £37,337 to £39,316 per annum Posted Date:24/04/2024 Apply by:22/05/2024 Reference:4817