Sir Joseph Pope Research Fellowship, University of Nottingham, UK (2019)

Applications are sought for a prestigious 3-year research fellowship in mechanical engineering at the University of Nottingham. The Pope Fellowship was endowed by Sir Joseph Pope who was formerly Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University and aims to support seminal work capable of taking mechanical performance to new levels. The successful applicant will sit within the Gas Turbines and Transmissions Research Centre (G2TRC) at the University and will be expected to interact strongly with the University’s major initiatives including the Nottingham Research Beacon on Propulsion Futures, becoming one of the main mechanical engineering experts informing that initiative. The opportunity exists to progress to a full academic role at the end of the fellowship.

We are looking for someone with a combination of existing expertise and research vision and both are key criteria. Areas of particular technical interest include (but are not limited to): High-performance bearings, rotordynamics, modern rotating seals, integrated electromechanical systems, CFD for multi-phase flow within applicable geometries, active control, ultra-high-speed machines and advanced methods of heat extraction.

Each fellowship offers:
- Three years independent funding, to conduct research while based at the University of Nottingham
- Extensive career development support, including participation in a mentoring scheme
- Competitive salary set on the Research and Teaching Staff Scales Level 5 depending on experience.
- The linking of the Fellowship to an established academic post
- Research expenses totalling £75,000.
- Additional childcare costs of up to £5,000 per annum
- Relocation expenses of up to £1,500
- The opportunity to spend periods of time at University of Nottingham Campuses in China and Malaysia.

Eligibility:
Candidates for this position should hold an excellent first degree in mechanical engineering and a PhD in one of our identified (or other relevant) areas of interest. There should be at least two years of post-doctoral experience in a relevant field.

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Sir Joseph Pope Research Fellowship, University of Nottingham, UK (2019)