Innovation in Sustainable Design and Manufacturing (ISDM) Senior Research Centre Engineer

Imperial College London is seeking a Senior Research Engineer for the Innovation in Sustainable Design and Manufacturing (ISDM) Centre. This full-time, fixed-term role involves managing laboratory operations, providing technical support, and collaborating on research activities. Candidates should have relevant mechanical engineering experience and expertise in materials testing. The position is based at the South Kensington Campus, requiring in-person attendance five days a week.
Job number

ENG03474

Faculties

Faculty of Engineering

Departments

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Salary or Salary range

£45,700 - £55,240 per annum

Location/campus

South Kensington Campus - Hybrid

Contract type work pattern

Full time - Fixed term

Posting End Date

11 Apr 2025

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Research Engineer to join the Centre for Innovation in Sustainable Design and Manufacturing (ISDM) Research Centre, part of the Mechanics of Materials Division. In this key role, you will be the primary point of contact for all laboratory-related matters, providing expert technical support, coordinating experimental work, and ensuring smooth laboratory operations. You will collaborate with Research Engineers to maintain safety and efficiency in all ISDM Research Centre activities, while contributing to the interpretation of results for publication. This is an autonomous position that requires proactive problem-solving and cross-team collaboration.

What you would be doing

You will serve as the primary point of contact for all laboratory-related matters, offering expert advice and assisting in interpreting experimental results for publication. Your work will focus on the Thermo Mechanical (TM), High Temperature Testing (HTT), and Dynamic Fracture and Forming (DFF) Laboratories, ensuring safe, efficient operations in line with research objectives. You will promote a collaborative atmosphere between the ISDM Research Centre and other divisional groups, support digitising and digitalising technologies, and liaise with the manufacturing industry to enhance the Centre’s reputation. Additionally, you will be an active member of the Departmental Technical Support Group, contributing to the ongoing development and maintenance of laboratory facilities.

What we are looking for
• You must be educated to a minimum BTEC/HNC standard, or with a recognised apprenticeship, or equivalent experience in a Mechanical Engineering discipline (or closely related subject).
• Demonstrable experience of working within a materials mechanical testing research laboratory is essential.
• You must have experience of managing laboratory operations to meet set deliverables.
• You must have experience on advising on technical requirements for advanced research work, troubleshooting any operational problems that may arise.
• Demonstrable experience in Mechanical testing is essential, including:
• Quasi-static and high-rate Instron
• Gleeble
• Bi-axial and other high-temperature and/or high-rate testing methods
• Experience of record keeping and safety administration is essential.

For full details about the duties and requirements of the role, please see the Job Description.

What we can offer you
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution.
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 38 days off a year).

Further information

This position is fixed term and is expected to run until 14th January 2028.

If you require any further details on the role, please contact: Ms Julia Thomas– julia.thomas@imperial.ac.uk.

In person attendance is required 5 days per week, as per the needs of the role.

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated should we received a high number of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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