Lecturer in Aerospace Aerodynamics

Overview

The role-holder will drive forward research and teaching in aerospace aerodynamics, with a particular focus on compressible flows, including aero-thermal dynamics, transonic, supersonic and hypersonic flows and rarefied gas dynamics. While we are particularly interested to hear from candidates with notable experience in computational aerodynamics, candidates with a predominantly experimental focus may also be considered for this post. The successful candidate will join the MAE within the School of Engineering and contribute to teaching and research across aerospace topics, strengthening interdisciplinary capability and industry collaboration.

• Lead the development and delivery of teaching on fundamental topics related to Aerospace Engineering across the range of programmes and year groups in the school.
• Conduct and supervise research in aerospace aerodynamics, with emphasis on compressible flows and related areas (aero-thermal dynamics, transonic, supersonic, hypersonic and rarefied gas dynamics).
• Develop and deliver teaching and design activities in core and advanced topics in aerodynamics, including aerospace-related modelling & simulation courses and the deployment of virtual environments and flight simulation technology.
• Collaborate across the University’s established strengths in aerospace and engineering design and cultivate partnerships with the aircraft industry and international research groups.
• Contribute to teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Robotics, leveraging state-of-the-art facilities and high-fidelity simulations to investigate flow control, turbulence, and aerodynamic performance.

• Demonstrable research and teaching experience in aerospace aerodynamics, with a focus on compressible flows; strong preference for candidates with significant computational aerodynamics experience, though candidates with an experimental focus are also considered.
• A research track record relevant to aerospace design, aerospace flight physics, virtual environments for aerospace applications, or related aerospace applications.
• Ability to work collaboratively across engineering disciplines, contribute to interdisciplinary initiatives, and engage with industry and international partners.

Join the School of Engineering’s MAE, a vibrant community of around 150 academic and research staff and over 250 PhD students. The department spans propulsion, autonomous systems, robotics and aerodynamics, with topics from bioinspired design to novel configurations and low carbon solutions, up to hypersonic flight and rarefied gas dynamics. Using wind tunnel facilities and high-fidelity simulations, the group investigates flow control, turbulence, and aerodynamic performance across civil aviation, defence, and space access, supporting faster, greener, and more resilient air and space systems.

• Generous employer contribution pension
• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure
• Ride to work and EV car scheme available

• Name:
  Alistair Revell
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