An opportunity has come up in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering for an Advanced Research Fellow to carry out advanced research, teaching and enterprise activities in support of the Head of Department.
The post will involve coordinating the Department's research effort in the space sector and societal resilience, leading on the Department's contribution to the UK government's formulation and delivery of its national space strategy, business development and developing/delivering related teaching.This is a full-time post for one year in the first instance.
In collaboration with the School of Convergence Science (Space, Security and Telecom), carry out research on the role of space in the acquisition and operation of critical national infrastructure, including developing a personal programme of research, managing research projects, developing research proposals and successful funding bids.In collaboration with the Institute for Security, Science and Technology (ISST) and the Centre for Active Resilience and Security (CARS), plan and lead research on societal resilience to address the five threat vectors of natural/bio, social, environmental, cyber and physical.
Identifying opportunities in the education, research and development and consultancy sectors is an important part of the role, together with leading on the formulation of the relevant programmes and how they are to be delivered.
You will also teach and examine courses to all levels: undergraduate, master's and higher research degrees, through lectures, seminars, course work, tutorials and personal supervision.
You must have a PhD qualification in Engineering (in an area relevant to the space sectors and PNT in particular) or equivalent.You will also have practical experience within a research environment and / or publications in relevant and refereed journals, together with experience in business development including in the space sector and infrastructure resilience.Knowledge of societal resilience as applies to critical national infrastructure, the threat landscape and potential methods for addressing the threats is essential.You will also have knowledge of policy formulation and effective ways for interaction/communication with different stakeholders The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.Grow your career: Gain access to Imperial's sector-leading as well as opportunities for promotion and progressionSector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes).