Research Technologist

University of Glasgow - College of Science & Engineering - James Watt School of Engineering

Placed On: 23rd September 2025

Closes: 21st October 2025

Job Ref: 179552

This post is full time, and has funding for up to 4 years.

Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.

The James Watt School of Engineering is looking for a Wind Tunnel Research Technologist (WTRT) to make a leading contribution to provide scientific and technological expertise for the effective operation and development of the facility. The postholder will be responsible for enabling the professional and timely delivery of research and industrial projects, while also overseeing the maintenance, calibration and enhancement of critical instrumentation in NWTF as well as other wind tunnels in JWSE.

The successful candidate will demonstrate research independence and contribute to the academic mission of the School by building a strong profile of peer-reviewed publications. They will play an active role in supporting externally funded research and are expected to contribute to the financial sustainability of the NWTF through cost-recovery practices.

The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.

For informal enquiries or further information about the project, please contact Professor David Flynn (David.Flynn@glasgow.ac.uk), or Dr. Richard Green (Richard.Green@glasgow.ac.uk)

For more information on the University of Glasgow’s James Watt School of Engineering, please visit www.gla.ac.uk/schools/engineering

For more information and to apply online: www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research-technologist-1

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We strongly endorse the principles of Athena SWAN, including a supportive and flexible working environment, with commitment from all levels of the organisation in promoting gender equality.

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