KTP Associate – Mechanical Structures

Job title:

KTP Associate – Mechanical Structures

Company

Newcastle University

Job description

Company description:We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.Job description:The RoleSalary: £32,332 (plus substantial training budget)Rotary Power Ltd. and Newcastle University are offering an exciting opportunity for two KTP Associates, working on a joint project to develop a tool using advanced computational structural and fluid dynamics to optimise lubrication and structural performance. The tool will aid in the development of hydraulic motor designs as part of a future-proofing strategy.Based at Rotary Power, South Shields you will lead the Mechanical Structures aspect of the Knowledge Transfer Partnership project. The project will focus on computational structural and fluid dynamic analysis to identify operational conditions ensuring optimal levels of lubrication and structural performances to enhance motor assembly longevity.The Mechanical Structures Associate will be responsible for the physical/mechanical modelling and experimental element of the project. Working closely with the project team and a second Associate specialising in CFD simulations to achieve the projects objectives. You will be responsible for development of parametric physical/ kinematic models, FE models and simulations, development of experimental models as well as planning/design test rigs for simulation results verification, data acquisition and instrumentation system development and finally data analysis and presentation.Candidates should have a MSc or PhD in Structural Mechanics, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.Benefits:

  • Develop managerial skills and attend two residential managerial workshops (each of one week duration)
  • £4,000 personal training budget
  • The opportunity to lead a project, develop project management skills and improve long term career prospects
  • Mentoring by a Knowledge Transfer Network Adviser
  • Full access to university resources to complete the project
  • Ability to work in a largely self-determined way, across the industry-academic partnership
  • Opportunities to develop both technical understanding and commercial awareness
  • The possibility to study for a higher degree or undertake professional development

The KTP Associate will be an employee of Newcastle University but will spend most of their working time at the company’s premises at Rotary Power Simonside East Industrial Park, 1 Waldridge Way, South Shields NE34 9PZ and when required at Newcastle University. Although the contract is fixed term for a duration of 2 years, more than 70% of KTP staff gain a permanent job offer by their KTP company.For more information or informal enquiries, please contact Prof. Brian Shaw ( )For further details on theFaculty of Science, Agriculture & Engineering please visit our web page at:For further details about Knowledge Transfer Partnerships please visit the web page at:£32,332 (plus substantial training budget)

Expected salary

£32332 per year

Location

South Shields, Tyne and Wear – Newcastle

Job date

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 03:57:37 GMT

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