Research Associate In Space Systems

Overall Purpose of the Job:

A Postgraduate research position is available at the University of Manchester funded by a UKSA National Space Innovation Programme (NSIP) funded project: Atmosphere Breathing Electric Propulsion (ABEP) Intake End-to-End Simulation & Design (ABEP-SID). This role will focus on the development of a numerical simulation tool for ABEP intakes that incorporates end-to-end system dependencies. Under the guidance of Dr Katharine Smith, the UoM-PI for the project, you will be working with a variety of project partners to develop simulation methods and use these to simulate ABEP intake designs.  Key aspects of the role include:

• To support research activities in the Space Systems Research group in the School of Engineering focused on Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) satellite technology development.
• Support the development of suitable simulation tools to enable the execution of end-to-end ABEP intake simulation.
• Support the design of ABEP intakes by applying suitable simulation tools.

What can you expect in return
The University will actively foster a culture of inclusion and diversity and will seek to achieve true equality of opportunity for all members of its community.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.  All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.    

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Katharine Smith

Email: kate.smith@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.