At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct groundbreaking research in offshore renewable energy and data analysis.
- Company: Join the University of Southampton, a top 1% global university.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and generous maternity policy.
- Other info: Collaborate with leading experts and access state-of-the-art facilities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainable ocean engineering and contribute to innovative projects.
- Qualifications: PhD or equivalent experience in computational analysis or fluid mechanics required.
The predicted salary is between 30942 - 38017 £ per year.
Research Fellow in Offshore Renewable Energy (Computational and/or Fluid-Structure): Intelligent & Resilient Ocean Engineering
Location: Boldrewood Campus
Salary: £30,942 to £38,017 Pro rata per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 1 year
Closing Date: Wednesday 04 March 2020
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: 1234520DA
Working under the supervision of Professor Susan Gourvenec and Associate Professor Gabriel Weymouth, you will undertake research associated with the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) Chair in Emerging Technologies in Intelligent & Resilient Ocean Engineering and The Alan Turing Institute. This project will investigate the efficacy of frequent but spatially sparse data on mooring lines to predict mooring line integrity, enabling targeted intervention and assessment of integrity for late-life management of floating facilities.
The University of Southampton has one of the largest supercomputer facilities in the country and a large (138 m long) hydrodynamic testing tank equipped with a scaled mooring spread. Data will be provided from field operations and potentially created from experimental testing. Maritime Engineering is co-located with Lloyd’s Register’s Marine division on the Boldrewood Innovation Campus, providing the opportunity for this project to include development of design guidance for mooring systems based on research findings.
To be successful, you will have a PhD or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in computational analysis, statistics, fluid mechanics, or a related discipline. Equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to the ethos in the School of Engineering. In recognition of our commitment to improving gender equality in science, we were awarded an Athena SWAN bronze in 2013 and 2016. We consider applications that wish to work flexibly, including part-time, and will give due consideration to applicants who have taken a career break.
The university offers a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities. The University of Southampton is in the top 1% of world universities and ranks in the top 10 of the UK’s research-intensive universities. It is committed to sustainability and has recently been awarded the Platinum EcoAward. Our vision is to embed sustainability principles into all aspects of our work, encouraging staff and students to minimize environmental harm through activities like switching off non-essential electrical equipment and using recycling facilities.
Applications will be considered from candidates working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD. The title of Research Fellow will be awarded upon PhD completion. Prior to qualification, the position will be titled Senior Research Assistant.
Applicants should submit their completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline is midnight on the closing date. For assistance, contact Samantha Stubbs (Recruitment Team) at +44 (0) 23 8059 4046. Please quote reference 1234520DA in all correspondence.
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The University of Southampton is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises equality, diversity, and inclusion. With access to cutting-edge facilities, including one of the largest supercomputer facilities in the UK and a state-of-the-art hydrodynamic testing tank, employees are positioned at the forefront of research in offshore renewable energy. The university also supports employee growth through flexible working arrangements and generous benefits, such as a comprehensive maternity policy and onsite childcare, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
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