Research Fellow

The School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at Queen’s University Belfast, is currently seeking to recruit a Research Fellow to be a highly productive, ambitious and collaborative member of the EPSRC funded research project: Re-Imagining Engineering Design: Growing Radical Cyber-Physical-Socio Phenotypes (RIED).

The RIED Programme Grant is led by the Queen’s University of Belfast in partnership with Loughborough University, University of York, Airbus, Rolls-Royce, Spirit Aerosystems, Denroy Plastics Ltd, Far-UK Ltd, Glen Dimplex Group, ITI International TechneGroup Ltd, JW Kane Precision Engineering, Alloyed and The Manufacturing Technology Centre Ltd.

The Research Fellow will join this vibrant network of collaborators assisting in the development of research proposals and the planning and delivery of the research activity specifically to investigate Design Complexity methodology and its applicability in assessing bio-inspired design approaches. 

The post is a critical role, and as such, successful applicants will have responsibilities in independent research, supervision, planning, outreach and collaboration both internally and externally.

The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following criteria:

• 2.1 Honours Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or closely related discipline. 
• Have or be about to obtain a PhD in Engineering.
• Relevant research experience to include:
  • Undertaking research in the area of Design Methods and/or Engineering Methodology.
  • Development of Design Rules or novel design approaches.
  • Working effectively as part of a research team in the development and promotion of the research theme.
• Strong publication record, commensurate with stage of career.

Please note the above is not an exhaustive list. For further information about the role including the essential and desirable criteria click on the ‘Candidate Information’ link below.

This post is available on a fixed term contract for 24 months, or available until 30 April 2026, whichever is sooner. Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.

At Queen’s our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a staff member you will become part of a vibrant organisational culture, which will provide you with the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through a continuous focus on learning and development.

Queen’s University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We have created an inclusive culture by establishing staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.

We also subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI in addition to Athena Swan. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion please visit:  www.qub.ac.uk/diversity ; www.qub.ac.uk/qgi  and www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffGateway/StaffNetworks/

Informal enquiries may be directed to Mark Price via [email protected]

Candidate Information

About the School

Further Information About the Grant

Attractive Reward Package

Further Information for International Applicants