Senior Research Fellow (Solid Mechanics) (Fixed Term)

University of Nottingham

Location:	Nottingham
Salary:	£46,049 to £58,225 per annum depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Permanent

Placed On:	27th March 2026
Closes:	20th April 2026
Job Ref:	ENG477926

The Mechanical and Aerospace Systems Research Group (MAS) requires a Senior Research Fellow who is experienced in the fields of solid mechanics and stress analysis to work across several industry relevant projects and for the development of future group research strategy. MAS has a large intra-disciplinary team of researchers, engineers, technicians, support staff and academics who work together to deliver research from fundamental to high TRL.

The role holder will contribute to several projects by managing a growing research team while conducting their own investigations. As a senior research fellow, the role holder will also have an opportunity to work with the management team and direct future group research strategy. It is expected that the role holder will contribute to the development of several funding applications with a wide range of industrial partners and will be able to demonstrate a high degree of independence by proposing new research themes and approaches. The nature of the position demands a confident and self-starting individual who is looking to develop a wide academic skillset and who is keen to offer their own ideas.

A degree in a relevant subject is essential. A PhD in a relevant subject, or significant industrial experience directly related to mechanical engineering or mathematical modelling of engineering relevant systems is also essential.

What we offer:

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

Your working hours will be 36.25 hours per week. This role is not open to fractional or part time work and the successful candidate is expected to be primarily based in the lab and office on-site.

This role is fixed term until 31 December 2027.

Please contact Sarah Walker (s.walker@nottingham.ac.uk) if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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