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1 Job Related Information This document includes information about the role for which you are applying and the information you will need to provide with your application. 1. Role Details Vacancy reference Job title: Reports to: Post Doctoral Research Associate Professor of Materials Engineering Salary: 32,004 to 38,183 Terms and conditions: Grade Duration of post: Working hours: Location: Research AC2 Temporary contract for 12 months Full Time Milton Keynes Closing date: 5 pm, 30 November 2016 Type of application form accepted: Number of referees required: Unit recruitment contact: Short Three Janie Barker The Open University, Human Resources, HRG158 Page 1 of 5

2 2. Summary of duties We are seeking to appoint a versatile postdoctoral research engineer to lead the innovation, development, implementation and validation of deformation, strain and residual stress measurement methods for materials engineering and structural integrity applications. A particular focus of the post is to help build innovative research capability that will underpin Faculty plans to establish an International Stress Engineering Centre (I-SEC) on the Harwell Campus near Oxford. Main Duties The main duties will be: To undertake fundamental research extending application of the contour method, including the use of non-planar cuts. To carry out residual stress measurements using diverse techniques (diffraction and strain relief) on complex components to support the Department s measurement services unit StressMap. To develop and apply digital image correlation technology to engineering applications working with members of the Materials Engineering research group. To write reports covering work completed and working with external clients as required. To prepare conference and journal articles documenting research achievements. To work closely with members of the Materials Engineering group and StressMap business unit. All staff are expected to: Co-operate with the Open University in ensuring as far as is necessary, that Statutory Requirements, Codes of Practice, Policies and Departmental Health and Safety arrangements are complied with; Have a strong commitment to the principles and practice of equality and diversity; Attend appropriate staff development events. 3. Person specification Requirements (E = Essential/ D = Desirable) Education, qualifications and training A PhD in a relevant discipline Knowledge, work and other relevant experience Essential: Experience of delivering high-quality materials engineering research outputs. Knowledge of solid mechanics and structural integrity. Knowledge and experience of applying destructive and non-destructive residual stress measurement methods. Knowledge and experience of applying digital image correlation (DIC), including data analysis and results interpretation. High level computer skills including writing software for analysing full field data and familiarity with packages such as MATLAB and ABAQUS. Ability to write concisely in English, including preparation of technical specifications, technical reports, journal papers and funding proposals. Ability of taking the initiative to deliver outcomes The Open University, Human Resources, HRG158 Page 2 of 5

3 The ability to network and communicate effectively with people at all levels in academia and industry. Desirable: Personal abilities and qualities Essential: Good presentation skills at meetings, seminars and conferences. Good creativity and innovation skills Desirable: 4. Role specific requirements e.g. Shift working Some UK and international travel will be required to support the post objectives and to promote collaboration. 5. About the unit/department Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics The newly formed Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) comprises: School of Computing & Communications School of Environment, Earth & Ecosystem Sciences School of Engineering & Innovation School of Life, Health & Chemical Sciences School of Mathematics & Statistics School of Physical Sciences Knowledge Media Institute Deanery including teams supporting Curriculum, Research and Enterprise, Laboratory Infrastructure and Faculty Administration We aspire to be world leaders in inclusive, innovative and high impact STEM teaching and research, equipping learners, employers and society with the capabilities to meet tomorrow s challenges The Faculty of STEM consists of 700 staff and 1,800 Associate Lecturers. The Faculty delivers over 185 modules across undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum, supporting more than 20,000 students (full time equivalents) which is 29% of the OU total. The Faculty generates more research income (circa 20M) than any other Faculty in the University, supported by a comprehensive laboratory infrastructure. We are proud of our distinctive values and capabilities underpinning our aspiration: We are inclusive: We transform people s lives, ensuring STEM education is openly accessible to many thousands of students from diverse backgrounds our students express high satisfaction with their study experience The Open University, Human Resources, HRG158 Page 3 of 5

4 We engage the public in exciting citizen science and engineering, including through free open educational resources, multi-platform broadcasting, outreach to inspire the next generation and with programmes to encourage more women into STEM We are highly innovative: We are at the forefront of innovative developments in teaching practical science and engineering at a distance, through simulated and remote access laboratories and practical experimentation Our high quality teaching and curriculum are informed by world-leading research, strong links with professional bodies and communities of practitioners, as well as by scholarship focused on continuously improving our STEM pedagogy We deliver significant social and economic impact: We provide STEM higher education at a scale and reach unsurpassed in the UK, with a sizeable international reach and further growth potential We inject transferable STEM skills and knowledge direct into the workplace for immediate employee and employer benefit, as students combine study while working The employability value of our courses is underpinned by accreditation from leading STEM Professional Bodies and Learned Societies, as well as partnerships and sponsorship with leading employers Our high quality, applied and academically relevant teaching and research addresses real-world issues, delivering impact for industry and society, including addressing pressing STEM skill-shortages across the UK School of Engineering & Innovation The School of Engineering and Innovation is one of the largest Schools in the STEM Faculty, with circa 80 academic staff and around 40 full-time PhD students. It is a broad-based multidisciplinary School that leads the OU s teaching in the areas of Engineering, Technology and Innovation Management, Design, Systems Thinking and Environmental Management. We support qualifications including the IMechE, IET, IED and CIBSE accredited BEng/MEng, the IED accredited BA/BSc in Design and Innovation, the BSc in Environmental Management and Technology, the MSc in Engineering, the MSc in Technology Management, the MSc in Systems Thinking in Practice, and the IEMA accredited MSc in Environmental Management. The School is one of the most research-intensive in the University, hosting two submissions in REF2014 from Materials Engineering and Design. Other areas of active research within the School that have contributed to the university s REF2014 submissions include Energy, Acoustics, Waste Management, and Systems Thinking. 6. How to obtain more information about the role or application process If you would like to discuss the particulars of this role before making an application please contact Professor John Bouchard on +44 (0) or john.bouchard@open.ac.uk. If you have any questions regarding the application process please contact Janie Barker on +44 (0) or STEM-Recruitment@open.ac.uk. 7. The application process and where to send completed applications Your application should contain: Please ensure that your application reaches the University by: Completed Short Application Form Covering letter detailing your fit with the person specification CV 5 pm, 30 November 2016 The Open University, Human Resources, HRG158 Page 4 of 5

5 your application to: Or post it to Name/Job title: Department/Unit: Address: Janie Barker, Staffing Adviser Deanery, Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics The Open University, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA 8. Selection process and date of interview The interview panel will be chaired by: The other members of the interview panel will be: The interviews will take place on: The selection process for this post will include Professor John Bouchard, Professor of Materials Engineering We will let you know as soon as possible after the closing date whether you have been shortlisted for interview. Further details on the selection process will also be sent to shortlisted candidates. Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted. The Open University, Human Resources, HRG158 Page 5 of 5