Research Assistant/Research Fellow - 16846

Position Title

Research Assistant/Research Fellow - 16846

Department & Location

College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences, Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus

Salary

Research Assistant: Grade R1, £36,640-£38,638 per annum inclusive of London Weighting; potential to progress to £39,682.

Research Fellow: Grade R1, £40,757-£44,179 per annum inclusive of London Weighting; potential to progress to £47,921.

Hours & Contract

Part time, 17.5 hours per week; Fixed term for 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and deployment of industrial thermal management solutions.
• Conduct practical investigations and performance assessments of real world systems.
• Advance modelling and simulation activities for the Enhancement Project.
• Contribute to technical interpretation of results to inform industrial implementation and decision making.
• Prepare technical deliverables, research reports, and milestone documentation for the European Commission.
• Collaborate with internal academic teams and European partners to deliver high standard simulation work packages.
• Ensure alignment of simulation focused work packages with scientific objectives.
• Support the integration of modelling outputs into reporting and dissemination.

Qualifications

• Experience in simulation based research, particularly in multiphysics modelling.
• Strong interest in applied engineering and computational science.
• Detail oriented researcher with ability to develop and support methodological advancements.
• Experience collaborating with international research consortia is advantageous.

Benefits

Generous annual leave package plus discretionary university closure days; excellent training and development opportunities; occupational pension scheme; health related support; hybrid working approach.

Application Information

Closing date for applications: 13 May 2026

Applications accepted through the Brunel careers portal. For any technical issues, contact .

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Brunel University London has a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Our aim is to promote and achieve a fully inclusive workforce to reflect our community.