Research Associate - FAST Processing and Extrusion of Aerospace Powder

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The University of Sheffield are leading an Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council project to recycling aerospace waste through field-assisted sintering technology and continuous extrusion that requires pioneering a ground-breaking, distinctive system-level approaches to solid-state processing dedicated to the pressing challenge of maximising the life of high-integrity sector products. Encompassing technical, business model, supply chain, culture, risk, standards and commercial considerations, the STAR group are delivering tighter circularity loops in high-integrity engineering sectors.

• Write a literature review and supporting documents to contribute to and support the work of the Research team, e.g. reports and interim reports.
• Plan research effectively and report to the supervisory team.
• Coordinate and liaise with industrial members of the project team and industry collaborators.
• Continuously monitor and check results. The unpredictability of research means that daily planning needs to accommodate new developments.
• Carry research utilising field-assisted sintering and continuous extrusion technologies.
• Undertake finite element modelling of thermomechanical processes.
• Characterise the microstructure of material produced used during solid-state processing trials, using standard metallographic preparation and electron back scatter diffraction and transmission electron microscopy techniques.
• Utilise appropriate finite element and multi-physics modelling software to support the research deliverables.
• Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post.

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A PhD, or a relevant equivalent qualification, in a science or engineering discipline

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A strong scientific or engineering background with a broad knowledge of Advanced Materials research, specific expertise in thermomechanical processing, titanium metallurgy and an ability to understand and communicate its key technological aspects

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Experience of work in multiscale materials modelling

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Experience of traditional metals processing of titanium and steel in an industrial environment

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Experience in solid-state powder processing and hot forging

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Experience in interpreting flow stress and field-assisted sintering data

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High level of competency in electron microscopy (SEM, EBSD and TEM)

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Experience in non-destructive evaluation and mechanical testing methods.

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Ability to plan, organise and execute to ensure the production of the agreed deliverables to the project plan

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Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, and an ability to deal with both scientific and commercial issues authoritatively

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Self-motivation and the capability of being team player as well as team leader

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£38,784 - £47,389 per annum

Full-time

Fixed-term until 31.03.2027

Professor Martin Jackson

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