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Research Associate/Fellow

5 day weekGenerous PTO£32k – £47kHybrid · Nottingham, UK
  • Location: University Park
  • Salary: £32,080 to £47,389 per annum

The Resilience Engineering Group is seeking a highly motivated Research Fellow in the field of railway resilience modelling for an initial period of 8 months. This role offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with our internationally recognised academic team on various railway projects focused on resilience, risk and reliability and obsolescence modelling. The successful candidate will have the chance to engage in the development of novel research methods, extend their research portfolio and contribute to the evolution of modelling techniques in collaboration with stakeholders in railway industry. Working closely with industry and agency partners, the role holder will ensure that research outcomes influence future developments and widespread use.

In this capacity, the Research Fellow will be expected to prepare high-quality research outputs and grant proposals, including publications in leading journals and other relevant platforms. Candidates should hold a PhD (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, or a closely related field from a research-led university. Advanced knowledge in railway resilience modelling and risk and reliability engineering is preferred.

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.