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Ansök senast: 2024-12-13

Research Associate / Senior Research Associate - CFD Analysis and Design of SAH Fairings

Publicerad 2024-10-14

The role

We are seeking a motivated interdisciplinary researcher to join the University of Bristol, as part of the Airbus led Aerospace Technology Institute / IUK funded DAWS2 project. The work involves the CFD based optimization of the geometry of the Semi Aeroelastic Hinge (SAH) fairing to be developed for future wing designs. The shape of the fairing will be enhanced for different positions of deployment during dynamic movement of tip to enable improved flow behaviour around the fairing whilst the SAH provides loads alleviation.

As part of the role, it would be expected that the candidate works closely with Airbus and other partners in the DAWS2 project, making regular presentations, writing progress reports and completing project deliverables. The successful candidate will be part of a team of researchers working on different aspects of the DAWS2 project.

DAWS2 (Development of Advanced Wing Solutions) will focus on the development of Ultra Efficient technologies to cut fuel burn and weight, independent of the fuel choice, for a new high build rate product using wing span as a key enabler.


What will you be doing?
  • Development of a CFD based geometry optimisation approach to improve the aerodynamic performance of a wing incorporating a semi aeroelastic hinge.
  • Assess the methodology on a number of different aircraft configurations.
  • Investigate the sensitivity of the aerodynamic performance to changes in the wing geometry.
  • Undertake technical discussions with other partners in DAWS2 and researchers across the University of Bristol.
  • Present results from this work at regular progress meetings.
  • Produce written technical reports to meet the required deliverables of DAWS2 and also publish conference and journal papers arising from this work as appropriate.

  • You should apply if
  • A 1st class degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering (or related subject).
  • Experience of using CFD packages for aerodynamic analysis of aircraft wings.
  • Experience of geometric aerodynamic optimisation.
  • Experience in the analysis and interpretation of data sets, including search and optimisation.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Proactive self-starter able to define & produce new processes & procedures.
  • Inquisitive nature with an interest & skills in problem-solving.