Job Description

Job Information Organisation/Company

Cranfield University Department

HR & Development Group Research Field

Other Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1) Country

United Kingdom Application Deadline

24 Jul 2023 - 23:59 (Europe/London) Type of Contract

Temporary Job Status

Full-time Hours Per Week

37 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing

Aerospace

Research Assistant in Advanced Air Mobility Systems

Fixed Term Contract until 31 May 2026

Full time starting salary is normally in the range of \xc2\xa326,860 to \xc2\xa329,743 per annum

Location: Cranfield, Bedfordshire

We welcome applications from prospective Research Assistant to work on research in our exciting SAFIR-Ready project and to teach in our new MSc Course in Advanced Air Mobility Systems (AAMS).

About the Role

You will be expected to perform high-quality research work for the SAFIR-Ready project that will be centred around developing distributed and collaborative decision-making models for integrated air/unmanned traffic management (ATM/UTM). You are also encouraged to assist in teaching activities, which could eventually lead to a Postgraduate Certificate Academic Practice (PGCAP) certificate.

You will be also expected to authorise and submit academic articles to high-quality journals for publication and dissemination, as well as contributions to research funding application activities.

About You

You will be educated to Master level in a relevant subject and have research experience in air traffic management, unmanned traffic management, and/or operational research, with a good track record in peer-reviewed publications. You will have teaching assistant experience at undergraduate or graduate level. Knowledge of software development will be an advantage.

In return, the successful applicant will have exciting opportunities for career development in this key position, and to be at the forefront of world leading research and education, joining a supportive team and environment.

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

At the Centre for Autonomous and Cyber-physical Systems, our reputation for leading in the field of autonomous and space systems, vibro-acoustics and signal processing has been established through more than thirty years of research into this field. We cover all types of autonomous vehicles including airborne, ground, and marine as well as space.

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 .

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 . Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working .

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 Dr Yan Xu, Lecturer in ATM/CNS, (E);

Apply . Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on E: . Please quote reference number 4576.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 24 July 2023

Requirements

Research Field Other Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Additional Information

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Cranfield University Country United Kingdom City Cranfield Postal Code MK43 0AL Street HR Department Geofield

Where to apply Website

Contact City

Cranfield, Bedford Website

Street

HR and Development Postal Code

MK43 0AL

STATUS: EXPIRED

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