Research Assistant: Engineering

Details


1106792


Liverpool John Moores University


19/01/2026


6 Months


20 hours per week


Smart Casual

Pay


£17.58


£2.12

Description

Role
*Ringfenced to LJMU MSc or PhD students in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or any other Engineering discipline*

This is a 6 month Research Assistant position. 

 

Duties and responsibilities
The role involves Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using Abaqus, structural modelling, application of environmental load cases, and validation of computational optimisation results. The RA will contribute to high-impact journal and conference publications and work within an interdisciplinary research team.

Skills and experience

Desirable experiences: Experience with Abaqus or similar FEA software.

Location
LJMU

Additional information
*Ringfenced to LJMU MSc or PhD students in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or any other Engineering discipline*

Applications close at 11:59pm on Thursday 8th January 2026.

 
Interviews will be held week commencing 12th January 2026. 

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