Research Associate - Hydrogen-Compatible Turbomachinery Technology

About this opportunity

The University of Bath's Department of Mechanical Engineering is inviting applications for a Research Associate position focused on advancing knowledge in fluid dynamics and heat transfer within rotating compressor cavities of gas turbine engines. This full-time, fixed-term postdoctoral research opportunity offers an exciting pathway for an engineering researcher to contribute to the development of next-generation hydrogen-compatible turbomachinery technology. The project combines academic excellence with industrial collaboration, creating an opportunity to work on research with direct relevance to the future of sustainable aviation and net-zero energy systems. The successful candidate will join a major research initiative funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and conducted in collaboration with the University of Surrey, Rolls-Royce, and Siemens Energy. Applications close on 26 October 2026, with interviews scheduled for 16 November 2026.