Key accountabilities/primary responsibilities % Time To develop the research project as outlined by the documentation. 70 % Regularly disseminate findings by taking the lead in preparing publication materials for 10 % referred journals, presenting results at conferences, or exhibiting work at other appropriate events. Contribute to the writing of bids for research funding. 5 % Carry out administrative tasks associated with specified research funding, for example 5 % risk assessment of research activities, organisation of project meetings and documentation. Implementation of procedures required to ensure accurate and timely formal reporting and financial control. Supervise the work of junior research staff. 5 % Carry out occasional undergraduate supervision, demonstrating or lecturing duties within 3 % own area of expertise, under the direct guidance of a member of departmental academic staff. Any other duties as allocated by the line manager following consultation with the post 2 % holder. Internal and external relationships Direct responsibility to holder of research award or academic supervisor. Collaborate with colleagues within the project consortium. May have additional reporting and liaison responsibilities to the external funding body (the European Union). Special Requirements To be available to participate in consortium progress meetings which may be hosted at various locations across Europe. To attend national and international conferences for the purpose of disseminating research results. To attend progress meetings hosted by the external funding body. Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given. PERSON SPECIFICATION How to be Criteria Essential Desirable assessed CV interview Qualifications, PhD or equivalent professional PhD in Spacecraft Engineering/3D knowledge and qualifications and experience in printing/Material science/Space experience Aerospace/Material Engineering Debris Knowledge of experimental 3D printing/satellite systems engineering/structural analysis
Key accountabilities/primary responsibilities % Time To develop the research project as outlined by the documentation. 70 % Regularly disseminate findings by taking the lead in preparing publication materials for referred journals, presenting results at conferences, or exhibiting work at other appropriate events. 10 % Contribute to the writing of bids for research funding. 5 % Carry out administrative tasks associated with specified research funding, for example risk assessment of research activities, organisation of project meetings and documentation. Implementation of procedures required to ensure accurate and timely formal reporting and financial control. 5 % Supervise the work of junior research staff. 5 % Carry out occasional undergraduate supervision, demonstrating or lecturing duties within own area of expertise, under the direct guidance of a member of departmental academic staff. 3 % Any other duties as allocated by the line manager following consultation with the post holder. 2 % Internal and external relationships Direct responsibility to holder of research award or academic supervisor. Collaborate with colleagues within the project consortium. May have additional reporting and liaison responsibilities to the external funding body (the European Union). Special Requirements To be available to participate in consortium progress meetings which may be hosted at various locations across Europe. To attend national and international conferences for the purpose of disseminating research results. To attend progress meetings hosted by the external funding body. Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given. PERSON SPECIFICATION Criteria Essential Desirable How to be assessed Qualifications, knowledge and experience PhD or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in Aerospace/Material Engineering PhD in Spacecraft Engineering/3D printing/Material science/Space Debris Knowledge of experimental 3D printing/satellite systems engineering/structural analysis CV interview
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