 Graduate
/ Postgraduate Engineer (Ref KTP4)
£20k-£25k plus
benefits.
Fixed contract for 36 months with the
potential for subsequent employment at LUSAS.
Are you a graduate or
post graduate with an interest in Finite Element Analysis? Would you like
to turn this into a career opportunity?
THE ROLE:
Cardiff University is looking to appoint a
well organised, highly motivated individual to take the lead role in a
project to develop nonlinear dynamics finite element approaches for
simulating soil-structure interaction and related problems. The post is a
Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP), a shared venture between Cardiff
University and LUSAS. LUSAS is an independent company that develops and
sells the LUSAS finite element software suite for engineering analysis,
which is used internationally and by the top 20 civil engineering
consultancies in the UK.
BENEFITS:
- £6,000 Training budget
- £6,750 Travel budget
- Opportunity to progress on to a
higher degree
THE PERSON:
- You will have recently qualified with a
2:1 or 1st Class Honours Degree in Engineering or other numerate
subject and preferably gained an MSc or PhD in finite element research
or a related numerical discipline.
- You must have an aptitude for numerical
methods and computer programming. Strong problem solving skills are
also essential.
- You should have good communication
skills and be able to work well in a team and be capable of taking
ownership of this project.
KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER PARTNERSHIPS:
The
role of a KTP Associate is to manage a high profile, strategic project for
a company, whilst being supported by a dedicated University. As an
Associate you will provide the bridge between the company and the
University to transfer knowledge and skills. You will be employed by
Cardiff University but will be located at the offices of LUSAS in Kingston
upon Thames, Surrey. Some travel will be required between Cardiff and
Kingston upon Thames in order to develop and manage the project.
Please email a CV and covering letter to: jobs@lusas.com quoting
reference KTP4. The closing date is 30 June 2013.
Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP)
Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) is a
Government-supported initiative, enabling graduates/post graduates to
manage strategic projects in a partnership with Cardiff University and
industry.
KTP enables you to:
- Fast-track your career
- Gain project management Skills
- Become proficient in business practices
- Be part of a World Class University
- Get relevant training via a bespoke
personal development programme
For more information on KTP, please visit www.ktponline.org.uk
Interested?
If you are interested in applying for the above
position, or if you require more information, please contact, or email
us stating the position that you are applying for quoting the vacancy
reference and attaching your CV to:
The Personnel Manager
LUSAS
Forge House
66 High Street
Kingston upon Thames
Surrey
KT1 1HN
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)20 8541 1999
Fax: +44 (0)20 8549 9399
Email: jobs@lusas.com
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