Organisation
Cranfield University
Faculty or Department
Cranfield Defence and Security
Based at
Shrivenham, Oxfordshire - Cranfield Defence and Security
Hours of work
37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered
Contract type
Permanent
Salary
Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £37,337 to £44,906 per annum, with potential progression up to £51,298 per annum
Posted Date
03/10/2024
Apply by
20/10/2024
Documents
The Centre for Defence Chemistry has been working on propellants, explosives and pyrotechnic research for decades. We are interested in all aspects of defence manufacturing, vulnerability, combustion, and life assessment of energetic materials.
About the Role
You will contribute to research in development of insensitive explosive formulations using a wide range of both conventional and processing techniques.
You will be responsible for:
You will also be expected to work on existing formulation research contracts and support several projects run within the Centre working closely with colleagues and making effective use of the facilities.
About You
You will have a PhD (or nearing completion) in a chemistry related subject area and experience of working with energetic materials. Experience of using a range of analytical skills and techniques, evidence of collaboration work with other research groups is essential. You will have an understanding of the contemporary challenges facing the defence sector in the UK and further afield.
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 here.
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 here.
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 Working Families. Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here.
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.