At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and lead experiments to understand geothermal fluid dynamics and validate mathematical models.
- Company: Global tech leader in energy innovation, committed to a balanced planet.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, private healthcare, wellness programs, and flexible benefits.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for publishing and presenting research.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team tackling energy challenges and making a real-world impact.
- Qualifications: PhD in Fluid Mechanics, experience in experimental rig design, and data analysis skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
About Us: We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. At SLB we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. Our collective future depends on decarbonizing the fossil fuel industry, while innovating a new energy landscape.
Location: Cambridge, UK
SLB Cambridge Research (SCR) is part of SLB’s global network of research and engineering centres. SCR is a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment with state-of-the-art research and computing facilities. We work on applied research projects in the physical sciences to meet the current and future challenges of the industry.
Job Summary: We are seeking a creative self-motivated Research Scientist to develop experiments for understanding the complex flow dynamics in geothermal systems. The initial focus will be on designing and leading experiments to validate mathematical models of fluid flow in enhanced geothermal systems. The focus will then expand to lead the experiments to improve design and optimization of geothermal systems. The job will require experience in mechanical design, building, and commissioning of experiments at temperature and pressure.
Responsibilities:
- Work in designing and executing multiphase fluid flow experiments (gas, liquid, and solid phases) to contribute to our research of geothermal systems at SCR
- Work with modellers and geothermal domain experts to build and validate models and concepts
- Engage and collaborate with SLB technical community
- Ability to develop novel solutions to research and engineering problems, and articulate them to the technology team and management
- Publish scientific papers, write patent applications and attend conferences
Qualifications:
- PhD in Fluid mechanics or a related field
- Experience in design of experimental rigs and expertise in building, and commissioning of experiments is essential
- Experience in particle tracking techniques
- Experience in heat transfer (modelling or experiments)
- Experience in data acquisition, signal processing, and data interpretation including data science approaches is highly desirable
- Experience in advanced instrumentation for multiphase flow measurements including laser-optical (PLIF, PIV), electrical, ultrasonic, and nuclear techniques is desirable
- CFD modelling of multiphase flows (OpenFoam, COMSOL, Ansys) is desirable
- Relevant publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals are desirable
- Understanding of Geothermal Systems is desirable
What we can offer you: Competitive base salary with bonus, private healthcare for employee & family, subsidised dental care, Health & Wellbeing programs such as the Employee Mental health support, health & wellness coaching, part employer and employee funded pension contribution, Income protection scheme, life insurance. Other benefits are also available through the SLB flexible benefits program.
SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. The recruiting process and the position can be adapted to fit most disabilities, please do not hesitate to mention this when applying.
Research Scientist (Geothermal Multi-Phase Fluid Dynamic Experimentalist) in Cambridge employer: SLB
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