Research Assistant/Associate in Compressor Aerodynamics (fixed-term)

A position exists, for a Research Assistant/Associate in the Department of Engineering, to work on compressor aerodynamics. You would develop key technologies and designs at the Whittle Laboratory to help enable the next generation of axial compressors required by Rolls-Royce UltraFan engines for both wide and narrow body aircraft. The specific challenge is to investigate the threat to the engine caused by ice, water and slush ingestion into the core. You would lead an experimental campaign to visualise, understand and mitigate the water's interaction with the first stages of the core compressor and the bleed system designed to remove it. A complex mix of two-phase flow, aerodynamic, aeromechanical and acoustic issues is present in this part of the engine.