Lecturer in Aerothermodynamics

Lecturer in Aerothermodynamics

Organisation: Cranfield University

Faculty or Department: Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Based at: Shrivenham, Oxfordshire - Cranfield Defence and Security

Hours of work: 37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered.

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £48,760 to £58,664 per annum, with potential progression up to £71,050 per annum

Posted Date: 18/05/2026

Apply by: 15/06/2026

Documents:

• 5314 - JD & Person Spec.pdf (PDF, 158.9kb)

Role Description

About You

We are seeking a candidate with a degree in engineering, physical science, or mathematics, and a PhD in a field closely related to fluid mechanics and aerospace propulsion. You will have subject matter expertise in aerothermodynamics, experience presenting technical concepts, supervising students, and publishing in peer-reviewed journals, alongside a developing research profile. A good working knowledge of ANSYS/Fluent or other CFD tools beyond undergraduate level is essential, together with strong communication, presentation, technical writing, and collaborative working skills.

About Us

As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield's world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here.

Our Values and Commitments

Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here.

We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families. Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here.

Working Arrangements

Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners.

How to apply

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Alistair Saddington - Senior Research Contracts Manager on (E): a.j.saddington@cranfield.ac.uk.

Apply online now. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details at people.shrivenham@cranfield.ac.uk. Please quote reference number XXXX.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 7 June 2026

Interviews will be held: 23 June 2026

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we receive sufficient numbers of applications. Therefore, we would encourage you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

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We are seeking a candidate with a degree in engineering, physical science, or mathematics, and a PhD in a field closely related to fluid mechanics and aerospace propulsion. You will have subject matter expertise in aerothermodynamics, experience presenting technical concepts, supervising students, and publishing in peer-reviewed journals, alongside a developing research profile. A good working knowledge of ANSYS/Fluent or other CFD tools beyond undergraduate level is essential, together with strong communication, presentation, technical writing, and collaborative working skills.

As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield's world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here.

Our Values and Commitments

Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here.

We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families. Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here.

Working Arrangements

Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners.