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46 positions at Cranfield University

Cranfield University

Lecturer/Senior in Defence Acquisition & Strategic Capability

Cranfield University·Oxfordshire, Shrivenham

OnsiteFull-time$49k–$59k20d ago

Lecturer: Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £48,760 to £58,664 per annum, with potential progression up to £71,050 per annum Senior Lecturer: Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £61,000 to £70,548 per annum, with potential progression up to £…

Computer SciencesCyber SecurityHigher EducationPolitics & Government+2
Cranfield University

Lecturer in Aerothermodynamics

Cranfield University·Oxfordshire, Shrivenham

OnsiteFull-time$49k–$59k20d ago

Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £48,760 to £58,664 per annum, with potential progression up to £71,050 per annum About the Role We are seeking a Lecturer in Aerothermodynamics with expertise in jet propulsion and solid/liquid propellant rocketry, ideally wit…

Mechanical EngineeringEngineering & TechnologyAerospace EngineeringHigher Education+6
Cranfield University

Research Fellow in Materials' Degradation in Energy Systems

Cranfield University·Bedfordshire, Cranfield

OnsiteContract$38k–$39k26d ago

Fixed Term Contract for 12 months Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £37,897 to £38,887 per annum Location: Cranfield, Bedfordshire The Materials in Extreme Environments Group is happy to welcome applications from passionate and enthusiastic postdoctoral resear…

Mechanical EngineeringEngineering & TechnologyHigher EducationAcademic or Research+3
Cranfield University

Research Fellow in Additive Manufacturing (Materials and Processes) X2 Post

Cranfield University·Remote

RemoteContract35d ago

Fixed Term Contract for 12 months Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £37,897 per annum, pro rata Location: Cranfield, Bedfordshire About the Role These are one year research-focused positions, with the potential for extension, providing an exciting opportunity …

Production Engineering & ManufacturingPhysical & Environmental SciencesAcademic or ResearchMaterials Science+3
Cranfield University

Research Fellow in Metal Additive Manufacturing

Cranfield University·Bedfordshire, Cranfield

OnsiteContract$38k–$38k35d ago

Fixed Term Contract 12 months Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £37,897 Location: Cranfield, Bedfordshire About the Role This is a one year research-focused position, with the potential for extension, entails advancing the state-of-the-art in Directed Energy D…

Production Engineering & ManufacturingPhysical & Environmental SciencesAcademic or ResearchMaterials Science+4
Cranfield University

PhD Studentship: Biodegradable plastic training cartridges: The future of sustainable training

Cranfield University·Cranfield

OnsiteContract$22k–$22k46d ago

Start date 05/10/2026 Studentship funding Sponsored by A European Manufacturing Company, a student stipend will £21, 805 per year plus fee for three years Eligibility Home Duration *:  3 years 1st Supervisor: Professor Tracey Temple 2nd Supervisor: Professor Krzysztof Koziol 3rd …

Engineering & TechnologyProduction Engineering & ManufacturingMaterials ScienceHigher Education+5
Cranfield University

Research Fellow in Digital Twinning for Decarbonising Transport

Cranfield University·Cranfield

OnsiteContract$38k–$38k50d ago

Fixed Term Contract for 24 months Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £37,897 per annum Location: Cranfield, Bedfordshire We welcome applications from passionate and skilled researchers to join our team in the Centre for Digital and Design Engineering, contribut…

Physical & Environmental SciencesAcademicComputer SciencesEngineering & Technology+6
Cranfield University

People & Culture Business Partner

Cranfield University·Cranfield

OnsiteFull-time$38k–$46k56d ago

Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £37,897 to £45,580 per annum with potential progression up to £52,067 per annum Location: Cranfield, Bedfordshire We welcome applications from passionate, skilled, committed, prospective individuals to join our team. About the…

AcademicHuman ResourcesHigher EducationProfessional / Managerial / Support Services
Cranfield University

Research Fellow in Ion Exchange Processes

Cranfield University·Cranfield

OnsiteContract$38k–$40k56d ago

Fixed Term Contract for 12 months Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £37,897 to £40,462 per annum Location: Cranfield, Bedfordshire A stimulating opportunity has arisen to advance resource recovery in the wastewater sector. About the Role This role will support…

Physical & Environmental SciencesEngineering & TechnologyEnvironmental SciencesAcademic or Research+4
Cranfield University

Research Fellow in Bioinformatics

Cranfield University·Cranfield

OnsiteContract$38k–$46k57d ago

Fixed Term Contract until 22 November 2028 Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £37,897 to £45,580 per annum, with potential progression up to £52,067 per annum Location: Cranfield, Bedfordshire We welcome applications from enthusiastic bioinformaticians or data …

Computer SciencesPhysical & Environmental SciencesBotanyAcademic or Research+6
Cranfield University

PhD Studentship: AI-mediated Strategizing: How Generative AI Reshapes Organizational Sensemaking and Strategic Decision-making

Cranfield University·Cranfield

OnsiteContract$21k–$21k62d ago

Start date: 28/09/2026 Funding Sponsored by Cranfield University, this full-time PhD Studentship will cover the PhD programme fees and provide an annual bursary of £20,780 (tax free) for three years for a Home or Overseas student. Fee: Home and Overseas Duration *:  3 years 1st S…

PhDsAcademicComputer SciencesArtificial Intelligence+4
Cranfield University

Senior Student Systems Analyst Developer

Cranfield University·Cranfield

OnsiteContract$49k–$49k63d ago

Fixed Term Contract until 31 July 2027 Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £48,760 per to £58,664 per annum pro rata with potential progression to £71,050 per annum pro rata We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to provide significant technical …

AcademicHigher EducationProfessional / Managerial / Support ServicesStudent Services+1
Cranfield University

Research Assistant in Engineering Biology

Cranfield University·Cranfield

OnsiteContract$29k–$30k69d ago

Fixed Term Contract for 12 months or until 30/06/2027, whichever is sooner Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £29,363 to £30,119 per annum Location: Cranfield, Bedfordshire An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a multidisciplinary team developing cutting-e…

AcademicGeneticsMolecular Biology & BiophysicsZoology+6
Cranfield University

Research Fellow in Through-Life Smart Machines

Cranfield University·Bedfordshire, Cranfield

OnsiteContract$38k–$44k69d ago

Fixed Term Contract for 12 months Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £37,897 to £43,805 per annum Location: Cranfield, Bedfordshire We welcome applications from skilled, delivery-focused engineers to contribute to our successful railways-applied smart machines …

AcademicHigher EducationPhysics & AstronomyPhysical & Environmental Sciences+5
Cranfield University

Research Fellow in Plant-Soil Modelling

Cranfield University·Bedfordshire, Cranfield

OnsiteContract$38k–$38k69d ago

Fixed Term Contract for 12 months Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £37,897 per annum Location: Cranfield, Bedfordshire We welcome applications from passionate, skilled, committed prospective plant and soil modellers to contribute to a multi-partner internatio…

Physical & Environmental SciencesBotanyAgricultureAcademic or Research+6
Cranfield University

PhD in Aero-engine Aerodynamics

Cranfield University·Cranfield

OnsiteContract$21k–$21k77d ago

Start date: 26/09/2026 Studentship funding: Sponsored by EPSRC, Cranfield University and Rolls Royce, this studentship will provide a starting bursary of up to £20,780 (tax free) plus fees* for four years Eligibility Fee status: Home Duration *:  4 years 1st Supervisor: David Mac…

AcademicAerospace EngineeringEngineering & TechnologyMechanical Engineering+2
Cranfield University

PhD Studentship: Adopting Agentic Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Building Supply Chain Resilience

Cranfield University·Cranfield

OnsiteContract$21k–$21k81d ago

Duration:  3 years 1st Supervisor: Dr Abhijeet Ghadge 2nd Supervisor: Dr Nicky Yates This fully funded PhD studentship sponsored by Cranfield School of Management, offers a tax‑free bursary of up to £20,780 plus fees for three years. The project brings together expertise in artif…

PhDsComputer ScienceAcademicBusiness Studies+5
Cranfield University

Data Scientist in Food Systems (KTP Associate)

Cranfield University·Cranfield

OnsiteContract82d ago

Fixed Term Contract – 36 months Location: Moulton Bulb Company Ltd, Spalding Exciting KTP opportunity with Moulton Bulb Company Ltd and Cranfield University to transform industry understanding of fungal contamination caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cepae . About the Role You …

StatisticsAcademicHigher EducationAcademic or Research+6
Cranfield University

PhD Studentship: Implementation of Innovative Telemetric Technology Towards Carbon-neutral and Safe Grain Storage in the UK

Cranfield University·Cranfield

OnsiteContract$23k–$23k91d ago

Start date: 28/09/2026 Sponsored by EPSRC-DLA, Cranfield University and Crover Ltd, this studentship will provide a stipend of £23,000 plus fees* (reviewed annually) for three years. Fee status: Home or Home and Overseas (Overseas to cover themselves the difference in fees) Durat…

Food ScienceMechanical EngineeringEngineering & TechnologyHigher Education+6
Cranfield University

Research Fellow in Membrane Science and Technology

Cranfield University·Bedfordshire, Cranfield

OnsiteContract$38k–$42k106d ago

Fixed Term Contract for 7 months Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £37,897 to £42,100 per annum Location: Cranfield, Bedfordshire We welcome applications from experienced membrane technologists and membrane materials scientists to join our team. About the Role…

ChemistryChemical EngineeringMaterials ScienceAcademic or Research+5
Cranfield University

Head of Reward, Systems and Data

Cranfield University·Bedfordshire, Cranfield

OnsiteContract$61k–$71k109d ago

Fixed Term Contract for 18 months Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £61,000 to £70,548 per annum, with potential progression up to £86,275 per annum Location: Cranfield, Bedfordshire We are inviting applications from innovative and experienced HR specialists t…

Professional / Managerial / Support ServicesSenior ManagementHuman ResourcesAcademic+1
Cranfield University

Research Fellow in Icing Science and Experimental Aerothermal Engineering

Cranfield University·Cranfield

OnsiteFull-time$29k–$46k109d ago

Full time starting salary: PhD obtained: £37,897 – £45,580 per annum, with potential progression up to £52,067 PhD near completion: £29,363 – £34,332 per annum, with potential progression up to £40,180 The Centre for Propulsion Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering and Ap…

AcademicMechanical EngineeringAcademic or ResearchEngineering & Technology+2
Cranfield University

PhD Studentship: Perceptions of water reuse for non-potable water supply in commercial sectors

Cranfield University·Cranfield

OnsiteContract$26k–$26k116d ago

This exciting fully funded PhD, with an enhanced stipend of £25,726 per annum (with tuition fees covered), is sponsored by Anglian Water and EPSRC. It directly tackles one of the central challenges the water sector currently faces – unlocking alternative water supplies to support…

Civil EngineeringEnvironmental SciencesPhysical & Environmental SciencesGeography+4
Cranfield University

Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence (2 roles)

Cranfield University·Milton Keynes

OnsiteFull-time$49k–$59k119d ago

Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £48,760 to £58,664 per annum Location: Milton Keynes We are inviting applications from passionate, motivated people to join the MK:U education team, working on our fast-growing Degree Apprenticeship courses in management, data…

Higher EducationArtificial IntelligenceSoftware EngineeringComputer Sciences+4

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