What are the responsibilities and job description for the Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Engineer - KTP Associate position at University of Leeds?
Location: LSN Diffusion, Llandybie, Ammanford, SA18 3GY
As a Computational Fluid Dynamics Engineer you will apply and refine CFD atomisation models, design and assess atomiser modifications, analyse production data, and validate improvements through experimentation. Acting as a bridge between academia and industry you will embed knowledge gained through simulation results into LSN’s manufacturing processes, develop modelling tools to enhance workflow, and deliver practical process optimisation methods.
LSN Diffusion, founded in 2012 and based in South Wales, services high specification markets by manufacturing specialised metal powders for aerospace, energy, defence, and advanced manufacturing sectors. The University of Leeds, through its highly respected School of Civil Engineering, will contribute unique expertise in gas atomisation, multiphase CFD modelling, and machine learning based alloy analysis. Together, they form a partnership combining industrial need with leading academic insight to deliver sustainable, high impact innovation.
What Are The Benefits Of Being a KTP Associate
For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
ACADEMIC SUPERVISOR
Dr Duncan Borman – Associate Professor (University of Leeds)
Email: D.J.Borman@leeds.ac.uk
Company Supervisor
Daniel Butcher – (LSN Diffusion)
Email: d.butcher@lsndiffusion.com
KTP Office
James Hartford – Innovation Support Co-ordinator (University of Leeds)
Email: J.Hartford@leeds.ac.uk
As a Computational Fluid Dynamics Engineer you will apply and refine CFD atomisation models, design and assess atomiser modifications, analyse production data, and validate improvements through experimentation. Acting as a bridge between academia and industry you will embed knowledge gained through simulation results into LSN’s manufacturing processes, develop modelling tools to enhance workflow, and deliver practical process optimisation methods.
LSN Diffusion, founded in 2012 and based in South Wales, services high specification markets by manufacturing specialised metal powders for aerospace, energy, defence, and advanced manufacturing sectors. The University of Leeds, through its highly respected School of Civil Engineering, will contribute unique expertise in gas atomisation, multiphase CFD modelling, and machine learning based alloy analysis. Together, they form a partnership combining industrial need with leading academic insight to deliver sustainable, high impact innovation.
What Are The Benefits Of Being a KTP Associate
- All KTP Associates spend 10% of their time on Personal Development, making full use of a £6,000 PD budget
- Access to two residential training sessions aimed at developing project management skills
- Opportunity to gain both management and academic experience whilst learning how a large-multinational FMCG company works
- Gain a comprehensive introduction into consumer research techniques
- Potential to fast-track a career in industry
- Access to a wealth of academic resources
- Access to a Travel & Subsistence (including at least 2 academic conferences) and Consumables budget
- Access to mentoring sessions through Innovate UK
For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
ACADEMIC SUPERVISOR
Dr Duncan Borman – Associate Professor (University of Leeds)
Email: D.J.Borman@leeds.ac.uk
Company Supervisor
Daniel Butcher – (LSN Diffusion)
Email: d.butcher@lsndiffusion.com
KTP Office
James Hartford – Innovation Support Co-ordinator (University of Leeds)
Email: J.Hartford@leeds.ac.uk