Details of the vacancy are available here.
The closing date is Wednesday 4th October 2017.
Tuesday, 26 September 2017
Vacancy for Academic Programme Manager at Centre for Applied Photonics
Details of the vacancy are available here.
The closing date is Wednesday 4th October 2017.
Tuesday, 3 January 2017
Research Associate in Systems Engineering in Civil Infrastructure
The AEngD regularly publishes details of research engineer opportunities leading to an Engineering Doctorate (EngD) qualification, but we are also keen to help those who complete their EngDs to take their next career steps.
For example, former AEngD steering group chair Professor Patrick Godfrey, strongly associated with the Systems Centre at the University of Bristol, has highlighted a full-time opportunity in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Imperial College London. It is seeking a Research Associate in Systems Engineering in Civil Infrastructure.
The Research Associate will carry out leading research to investigate challenges of the digital transformation of civil infrastructure from a systems engineering perspective. The post requires specialist knowledge of systems approaches (which may be in resilient, safe, secure, digital and/or socio-technical systems) and of qualitative data collection methods for research within engineering project organizations and infrastructure owners. Familiarity with qualitative data analysis is needed and with statistical analyses and programming tools is an advantage.
The closing date for applications is 15 January 2017. For informal enquiries about the post please contact Professor Jennifer Whyte, Centre for Systems Engineering and Innovation, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at j.whyte@imperial.ac.uk
For example, former AEngD steering group chair Professor Patrick Godfrey, strongly associated with the Systems Centre at the University of Bristol, has highlighted a full-time opportunity in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Imperial College London. It is seeking a Research Associate in Systems Engineering in Civil Infrastructure.
The Research Associate will carry out leading research to investigate challenges of the digital transformation of civil infrastructure from a systems engineering perspective. The post requires specialist knowledge of systems approaches (which may be in resilient, safe, secure, digital and/or socio-technical systems) and of qualitative data collection methods for research within engineering project organizations and infrastructure owners. Familiarity with qualitative data analysis is needed and with statistical analyses and programming tools is an advantage.
The closing date for applications is 15 January 2017. For informal enquiries about the post please contact Professor Jennifer Whyte, Centre for Systems Engineering and Innovation, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at j.whyte@imperial.ac.uk
Monday, 12 December 2016
Rolls-Royce holds 3rd EngD conference
The Rolls-Royce EngD Network hosted this exhibition, providing a gateway to provide EngD researchers with an opportunity to communicate and collaborate with other EngD researchers across all sectors of Rolls-Royce. The Network was founded in 2012 by EngD researchers Oliver Nowers, Maria Felice and James Pettit, to promote awareness of the EngD scheme and the benefits that it has provided to Rolls-Royce.
Invited keynote speakers included Frank Kirkland, Chair of Rolls-Royce Fellows and Chief Designer for Civil Aerospace, who has worked on a range of RR aerospace engines since he joined Rolls-Royce in 1981. Invited speaker Sam Turner, Chief Technical Officer of the AMRC with Boeing, who is responsible for technology strategy, capability growth and support to the AMRC departments and relationship management with major stakeholders. He had delivered high impact projects in manufacturing research and its application towards the industry.
Mark Jefferies, Chief of University Research Liaison presented insight into the effectiveness and strategic development of key academic research partnerships for Rolls-Royce. This includes the company's worldwide network of 31 University of Technology Centres engaging with hundreds of academics and researchers. Also presents the critical impact of collaborative research, developing the fundamental technology, tools and skills required by Rolls-Royce, maintaining scientific excellence.
EngD poster events were held at the Heritage Museum in addition to a variety of DTC stands, exhibiting their research with potential application to Rolls-Royce technologies. Universities including Nottingham, Bristol, Southampton, Surrey, and Birmingham have participated.
This event demonstrates the continued commitment from Rolls-Royce to invest in the next-generation of engineering challenges, and the value of the EngD programme for the transfer of skills and development from academia towards the industry.
(contributed by Lee Pardoe, EngD research engineer at Southampton University)
Monday, 14 November 2016
EngD alumnus appointed CEO at Edinburgh Instruments
An EngD alumnus from the Centre for Doctoral Training in Applied Photonics, Dr Rodger Fenske has been appointed CEO of Edinburgh Instruments (read more). Rodger graduated in 2014 from the EngD programme at Heriot Watt, and - with six research engineers successfully completing EngD vivas this year - the CDT Applied Photonics alumni now total 61.
Sunday, 13 November 2016
EngD alumni writes "UK Networks Transition Challenges - A Systems View"
A new report from the Energy Technologies Institute identifies the challenges facing energy networks for the UK to transition to a low carbon future. Written by a 2008 EngD graduate of the University of Manchester's manufacturing centre, Liam Lidstone (now Strategy Manager – Energy Storage and Distribution at ETI), the report, "UK Networks Transition Challenges - A Systems View", says:
• Existing networks will need to be adapted or enhanced, new efficient networks created and all networks integrated to optimise performance across different energy vectors
• Whole energy system thinking is critical – the challenge is one of knowing where, when and to what extent to enhance and adapt the UK’s energy networks
• Current governance and regulatory frameworks are simply not designed to enable and incentivise the radical transformation needed
(If you know of other EngD alumni or research engineers in the news, please let the AEngD know - email webadmin@aengd.org.uk)
• Existing networks will need to be adapted or enhanced, new efficient networks created and all networks integrated to optimise performance across different energy vectors
• Whole energy system thinking is critical – the challenge is one of knowing where, when and to what extent to enhance and adapt the UK’s energy networks
• Current governance and regulatory frameworks are simply not designed to enable and incentivise the radical transformation needed
(If you know of other EngD alumni or research engineers in the news, please let the AEngD know - email webadmin@aengd.org.uk)
Tuesday, 22 March 2016
EngD and leadership
Engineering leadership is not just about applying technical knowledge and experience; for some, it's also about learning about themselves.
On Tuesday 1st March 2016, Oliver Robinson, an EngD researcher at the University of Southampton attended an audience with HRH The Duke of Edinburgh at St James’ Palace to receive his Gold Duke of Edinburgh's certificate.
Hosted in the state apartments, where centuries of significant royal events have occurred, Oliver spoke with His Royal Highness about the voluntary role he undertook as the President of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Society at the University.
Recognised by employers and institutions across the UK, the award sees young people below the age of 25 pursue a number of ‘sections’, individually tailored to provide a unique programme of self-development. Any young person below the age of 25 is eligible to enrol on the award, which progresses in stages from Bronze and Silver to Gold. Since it is the highest award offered by the DofE scheme, achievement of the Gold award is recognised by the Duke himself at the Palace.
All five sections must be satisfied in order to achieve the award, with the service, physical and skill sections taking around a year to complete.
Besides holding a voluntary role in a society at the university, Oliver learned to drive in order to satisfy the skill element and developed his rock-climbing ability in the physical section. He then spent a week of his residential activity in Dorset assisting with delivering a Scout summer camp for 14-18 year olds, before undertaking two four-day expeditions on concurrent summers: the practice in Dartmoor and the assessment in the Brecon Beacons.
On Tuesday 1st March 2016, Oliver Robinson, an EngD researcher at the University of Southampton attended an audience with HRH The Duke of Edinburgh at St James’ Palace to receive his Gold Duke of Edinburgh's certificate.Hosted in the state apartments, where centuries of significant royal events have occurred, Oliver spoke with His Royal Highness about the voluntary role he undertook as the President of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Society at the University.
Recognised by employers and institutions across the UK, the award sees young people below the age of 25 pursue a number of ‘sections’, individually tailored to provide a unique programme of self-development. Any young person below the age of 25 is eligible to enrol on the award, which progresses in stages from Bronze and Silver to Gold. Since it is the highest award offered by the DofE scheme, achievement of the Gold award is recognised by the Duke himself at the Palace.
All five sections must be satisfied in order to achieve the award, with the service, physical and skill sections taking around a year to complete.
Besides holding a voluntary role in a society at the university, Oliver learned to drive in order to satisfy the skill element and developed his rock-climbing ability in the physical section. He then spent a week of his residential activity in Dorset assisting with delivering a Scout summer camp for 14-18 year olds, before undertaking two four-day expeditions on concurrent summers: the practice in Dartmoor and the assessment in the Brecon Beacons.
Monday, 14 December 2015
Rolls-Royce Engineering Doctorate Conference returns to Derby
On 27 November 2015 the Rolls-Royce Engineering Doctorate Network held its annual conference in Derby, building on the success of last year’s inaugural event with record attendance. Delegates from universities and Rolls-Royce plc were brought together, with representatives from across the UK and internationally, to explore how the Engineering Doctorate (EngD) scheme drives the progression of research and technology and why it is vital to the continual success of the company.
Held at the Learning and Career Development Centre in Derby, the conference was attended by 160 current and former EngD researchers, Rolls-Royce employees and university representatives. A comprehensive range of topics were presented, from materials science to systems engineering, demonstrating the far-reaching impact that the EngD scheme has across all aspects of the aerospace and nuclear sectors of the business.
Work completed under the four-year EngD scheme is of equal academic rigor to more traditional PhD research, however the EngD researchers are typically based within Rolls-Royce for 75% of their time on the scheme to ensure their work is closely aligned to targeted applications within the company. This ensures that the world-leading research of UK universities is translated into novel, but practical solutions - the kind that Rolls-Royce needs to keep its competitive edge.
In the first plenary speech of the day, Prof. Ric Parker, Director of Research and Technology at Rolls-Royce, gave an engaging insight into the importance of the EngD scheme within the current structure of the business. He highlighted the sheer scale of the Rolls-Royce research network, demonstrating how it reaches across the UK and the rest of the world to utilize the best expertise available. This was made evident by the attendance of Rolls-Royce affiliated researchers from the University of Virginia, U.S., and the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus, Germany.
An EPSRC view
Neil Bowering, the Associate Director of Business and User Engagement from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), discussed the strong current and historical links between EPSRC and Rolls-Royce. He promoted the vision of EPSRC: to invest in the next generation of talented scientists, allowing the UK to maintain and capitalise on its position as a leading research nation.
Neil said “EPSRC was really pleased to be part of the conference and more importantly enjoyed the event and the opportunity to network with some clearly very talented and knowledgeable researchers. The range of topics being investigated was great to see and a testament to the value that Rolls Royce places on supporting and engaging with talented individuals on excellent research.”
Technical presentations
Throughout the morning and afternoon sessions of the conference, EngD researchers at different stages of the 4 year doctorate presented on their technical work, with talks ranging from ‘Investigating the Role of Radiation in Corrosion within Simulated Light Water Reactor Conditions’ to ‘High Sensitivity Eddy-Current Arrays’. The conference also provided an excellent opportunity to learn about advancements in the state-of-the-art research and technology through partnerships with Rolls-Royce in the student poster exhibition and Doctoral Training Centre (DTC) exhibition. In total, 12 DTCs and 11 Universities were represented throughout the day, including Nanyang Technological University and the National University of Singapore, who sponsor students in collaboration with Rolls-Royce on the Industrial Postgraduate Placement (IPP) – an analogous qualification to the EngD.
“Building on the success of the event last year was a huge achievement. The conference provides an important and unique opportunity for researchers from industry and academia to promote their work and to communicate in the context of the EngD.” said Richard Phillips, who led the organisation of the conference along with fellow EngD researchers Roy Brown, Jack Palmer and Fiona Schulz.
The conference was hosted by the Rolls-Royce EngD Network which aims to increase the collaboration and awareness of EngD researchers within the company. If you would like to know more information please contact Jack Palmer or other members of the network committee (contact details below).
Attendee Kyle Marshall, an EngD Researcher with the IDC in Machining Science, said: ‘The quality of the student conference gave testament to the unique opportunity the EngD program provides, through the interaction with both industry and academia, to solve real world engineering challenges through post graduate research.’ Kyle Marshall, EngD Researcher with the IDC in Machining Science.
Rolls-Royce EngD Network Committee:
Held at the Learning and Career Development Centre in Derby, the conference was attended by 160 current and former EngD researchers, Rolls-Royce employees and university representatives. A comprehensive range of topics were presented, from materials science to systems engineering, demonstrating the far-reaching impact that the EngD scheme has across all aspects of the aerospace and nuclear sectors of the business.
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EngD Researcher Jack Palmer presenting on
advanced machining techniques. Photo – Rolls-Royce plc
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In the first plenary speech of the day, Prof. Ric Parker, Director of Research and Technology at Rolls-Royce, gave an engaging insight into the importance of the EngD scheme within the current structure of the business. He highlighted the sheer scale of the Rolls-Royce research network, demonstrating how it reaches across the UK and the rest of the world to utilize the best expertise available. This was made evident by the attendance of Rolls-Royce affiliated researchers from the University of Virginia, U.S., and the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus, Germany.
An EPSRC view
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| Neil Bowering (EPSRC) speaking at the Conference. Photo – Rolls-Royce plc |
Neil said “EPSRC was really pleased to be part of the conference and more importantly enjoyed the event and the opportunity to network with some clearly very talented and knowledgeable researchers. The range of topics being investigated was great to see and a testament to the value that Rolls Royce places on supporting and engaging with talented individuals on excellent research.”
Technical presentations
Throughout the morning and afternoon sessions of the conference, EngD researchers at different stages of the 4 year doctorate presented on their technical work, with talks ranging from ‘Investigating the Role of Radiation in Corrosion within Simulated Light Water Reactor Conditions’ to ‘High Sensitivity Eddy-Current Arrays’. The conference also provided an excellent opportunity to learn about advancements in the state-of-the-art research and technology through partnerships with Rolls-Royce in the student poster exhibition and Doctoral Training Centre (DTC) exhibition. In total, 12 DTCs and 11 Universities were represented throughout the day, including Nanyang Technological University and the National University of Singapore, who sponsor students in collaboration with Rolls-Royce on the Industrial Postgraduate Placement (IPP) – an analogous qualification to the EngD.
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| Rolls-Royce EngD researchers at the conference. Photo – Rolls-Royce plc |
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| The conference included an exhibition of the state-of-the-art research conducted by affiliated research centres. Photo – Rollo Jarvis. |
Attendee Kyle Marshall, an EngD Researcher with the IDC in Machining Science, said: ‘The quality of the student conference gave testament to the unique opportunity the EngD program provides, through the interaction with both industry and academia, to solve real world engineering challenges through post graduate research.’ Kyle Marshall, EngD Researcher with the IDC in Machining Science.
Rolls-Royce EngD Network Committee:
- Richard Phillips - Richard.Phillips@Rolls-Royce.com
- Roy Brown - Roy.Brown@Rolls-Royce.com
- Fiona Schulz - FXS356@student.bham.ac.uk
- Jack Palmer - jack.palmer@amrc.co.uk
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