Lecturer in Aerothermodynamics

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Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £48,760 to £58,664 per annum, with potential progression up to £71,050 per annum About the Role We are seeking a Lecturer in Aerothermodynamics with expertise in jet propulsion and solid/liquid propellant rocketry, ideally with experience relating to guided weapons. The role includes lecture delivery, assessment, MSc module leadership, project supervision, and research and consultancy support, with opportunities to develop teaching materials, contribute to funding proposals, co-supervise research students, and publish research outputs. About You We are seeking a candidate with a degree in engineering, physical science, or mathematics, and a PhD in a field closely related to fluid mechanics and aerospace propulsion. You will have subject matter expertise in aerothermodynamics, experience presenting technical concepts, supervising students, and publishing in peer-reviewed journals, alongside a developing research profile. A good working knowledge of ANSYS/Fluent or other CFD tools beyond undergraduate level is essential, together with strong communication, presentation, technical writing, and collaborative working skills. 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 . 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, please contact Alistair Saddington - Senior Research Contracts Manager on (E): a.j.saddington@cranfield.ac.uk . To apply please click above ' Apply ' button. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details at people.shrivenham@cranfield.ac.uk . Please quote reference number 5314. £48,760 to £58,664 per annum, with potential progression up to £71,050 per annum

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