Cyber Security Academy Southampton ยท 1 day ago
Research Fellow in Space Propulsion
Cyber Security Academy Southampton is inviting applications for a post-doctoral Research Fellow position within the Astronautics Group. The role involves designing, manufacturing, and testing a Hall ion thruster operating on oxygen as part of a collaborative project funded by the UK Space Agency.
Research
Responsibilities
Design, manufacture and testing of a Hall ion thruster operating on oxygen
Engage with industry involved and with the research team
Travel to conferences during the project duration
Qualification
Required
PhD or equivalent qualifications and experience in aerospace engineering, experimental beam physics, or other ion beam uses
Demonstrated aptitude for learning new fields of research
Preferred
Experience in designing and testing ion thruster technology
Experience of operating large vacuum chamber facilities
Strong track record of high-quality journal publications
Company
Cyber Security Academy Southampton
The Cyber Security Academy is a partnership between the University of Southampton and key cyber security partners to deliver research, innovation, education, training and outreach.
Funding
Current Stage
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