Research Fellow in Assembly and Automation Technologies

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: Fixed Term Contract for 3 years
Salary: Full time starting salary is in the range of £37,337 to £41,406 per annum
Apply by: 31/01/2024

Role Description

About the Role

We are seeking someone to join a dynamic team of 24 people working on a number of different research programmes. Your role will be the development of novel aircraft assembly technologies through the development and implementation of robotics and automation. This is a hands on opportunity and the role holder will be permanently seconded to Airbus and their normal place of work will be Airbus’ Manufacturing facility in Broughton near Chester.

About You

This is a rare opportunity for the right person to sit between industry and academia and we are looking for a motivated & dynamic individual who can identify opportunities to exploit cutting edge research into industrial environments.

You will be expected to liaise with Airbus and equipment suppliers and developers to assist with the successful delivery of manufacturing technologies at all stages of technical maturity. You will be seconded full time to Airbus and your normal place of work will be Airbus Broughton near Chester.

You will take a proactive approach to the development of the technology. An MSc in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering or similar subject area is essential for the post, together with some experience of manufacturing engineering research or relevant industrial experience.

About Us

As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here.

Aerospace is one of the major themes at Cranfield University and an exciting opportunity has arisen within the Centre for Robotics and Assembly for a Research Assistant to build on our success in developing breakthrough manufacturing technologies.

Our Values and Commitments

Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here.

We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families. Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here.

Working Arrangements

Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners.

How to apply                                           

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, Professor Phil Webb, RAEng and Airbus Chair in Industrial Robotics and Assembly, on (T): +44 (0)1234 758219 or (E): p.f.webb@cranfield.ac.uk.