The Faculty of Science and Engineering is seeking a research fellow for the InterReg 2 Seas I Mers I Zeeen funded project SeaBioComp.
This post will support a defined programme of work in the development of resin infusion processes for in situ polymerisation of bio-based monomers as the matrix for fibre reinforced polymers (FRP) during composites manufacture. The post will also require consideration of appropriate materials selection with regard to the environmental burdens of the system assessed using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).
You will be working within the Materials and Structures (MAST) Composites Engineering research group in the School of Engineering.
Interreg 2 Seas is a European Territorial Cooperation Programme covering England, France, the Netherlands and Belgium (Flanders) part-financed by the European Regional Development Fund. The funding stream aims to develop an innovative, knowledge and research based, sustainable and inclusive 2 Seas area, where natural resources are protected and the green economy is promoted.
The SeaBioComp project has ten partners across the four target countries, BE: CenTexBel (lead organisation), VLIZ; FR: ARMINES, CETI, IFREMER, MATIKEM; NL: Poly Products; REWIN; UK: Marine South East Ltd, University of Plymouth, University of Portsmouth. The project brings together academic and research organisation effort on materials sustainability challenges, but also aims to work closely with supply chain and industry stakeholders.
You will have a PhD in fibre-reinforced composite manufacture or similar. The role requires specialist knowledge of composite manufacturing processes, a keen interest in environmental issues, advanced knowledge of research design and methods, and significant experience of undertaking applied qualitative and quantitative research projects.
Further details of the desired characteristics for this post can be seen in the job description.
This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on fixed-term basis for a period of 3 years due to the nature of the funding.
A current full driving licence and willingness to travel is desirable as some collaboration is anticipated with a company in South East Cornwall which is remote from public transport.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact John Summerscales CEng, CEnv, CSci, Professor of Composites Engineering by telephone 01752 586150 or by emailing John.Summerscales@plymouth.ac.uk
Interviews are expected to take place on Monday 20th May 2019
The University of Plymouth is committed to equality of opportunity, promoting a diverse and inclusive culture, demonstrated through our commitment to the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and as a Stonewall diversity champion. All applications will be judged solely on merit, however, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in the workforce, for example black and minority ethnic groups.
University of Plymouth holds a TEF (Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework) Silver by the Office for Students.
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