Job Description

Research Fellow or Research Assistant in Sealing System Design for Carbon Capture Applications

We welcome applications from talented individuals to join the Centre for Propulsion and Thermal Power Engineering, which has established an international reputation for its advanced postgraduate education, extensive research activity, and applied continuing professional development.

About the Role

The purpose of this position is to contribute to the design, assessment and implementation of novel mechanical seals which can be integrated into turbomachinery for carbon capture applications. Special focus lies into the engineering design of dry gas seals capable of withstanding high pressure and high temperature for turbomachinery working with carbon dioxide at high rotational shaft speeds. It is also expected to help with the set up and execution of experimental tests campaigns related with the sealing systems developed.

About You

To be appointed as Research Fellow, you will hold a PhD (or be very close to completion) in a closely relevant engineering discipline or related subject with academic experience in conceptual design and assessment of turbomachinery: pumps, compressors and expanders, and will have participated in industry sponsored research projects and/or EPSRC, Innovate UK, Horizon2020 projects.

Alternatively you will have a MSc degree in mechanical, integrated design or aerospace engineering, in order to be appointed as Research Assistant. Knowledge in Computational Fluid Dynamics at varying levels of fidelity along with mechanical engineering 3D CAD design and material selection will be required for this role, with an understanding of measurement techniques and mechanical seal systems. Importantly you will have the ability to work collaboratively, and have good communication and presentation skills. A proven ability to write reports and journal papers to a high standard is also a requirement.

About Us

As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield\xe2\x80\x99s 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 .

The Centre for Propulsion & Thermal Power Engineering, within SATM at Cranfield University, has a strong track record in power plant modelling and propulsion system performance simulation and experimental research. Research activities in the past 50 years cover virtually every aspect of the field including propulsion system integration and computational and experimental propulsion aerodynamics. Extensive participation in various EU and UK funded projects has strengthened and established the Centre as a key contributor to path breaking research while acquiring a peripheral view of the emergence of new technologies in the field. For further information please visit:

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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.

For an informal discussion, please contact Dr Eduardo Anselmi (E)

Closing date for receipt of applications: 10 September 2023

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