Senior Research Associate in Aeroacoustics

Overview

The University of Bristol invites applications for the position of Senior Research Associate in Aeroacoustics within the School of Civil, Aerospace and Design Engineering. The successful candidate will join a dedicated research group focusing on the aerodynamics and aeroacoustics of propellers and bluff bodies. Researchers in this role will perform mid- and high-fidelity aerodynamic and aeroacoustic simulations, analyze propulsion system performance across various operating conditions, and collaborate with project partners and world-leading academics. Additional responsibilities include preparing reports and presentations for project meetings, publishing findings in top-tier international journals, and presenting results at international conferences.

What you get

The position offers a salary ranging from £45,641 to £51,258 per annum on Grade J, Pathway 2. This is a full-time, fixed-term contract lasting until December 31, 2027. Team members gain access to state-of-the-art computational and experimental infrastructure, including the UK’s National Aeroacoustic Facility, National Boundary Layer Facility, National Pressure Neutral Acoustic Wind tunnel, and several large high-performance computing systems.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a postgraduate research degree, or an equivalent professional qualification, in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related subject, or possess significant professional experience in the required area. Candidates are required to have research experience in computational aerodynamics and aeroacoustics, alongside programming experience in Matlab or a similar programming language.

Key dates

The application process closes at 23:59 UK time on Thursday, November 19, 2026.