Research Assistant: Mesh Generation for High-Fidelity CFD Simulation

We are recruiting a Research Assistant to contribute to advanced aerodynamic simulation within the EPSRC programme grant REMODEL, focused on enabling high-fidelity, industrial-scale CFD workflows. The role will involve applying CFD methodologies to challenging problems, generating and analysing high-quality simulations for realistic engineering configurations.

A central focus will be on achieving robust boundary layer representation using structured and hybrid meshing approaches with geometry-aware refinement. You will contribute to the development and enhancement of an existing high-performance mesh generation framework, which is used in industrial environments, including Airbus Defence and Space and HPC Singapore. This work will involve designing and implementing new capabilities for unstructured and hybrid mesh generation, boundary layer construction, and geometry‑conforming discretisations.

A significant proportion of the work will involve developing and extending meshing software, with a strong emphasis on robustness, scalability, and performance for HPC applications. You will collaborate closely with partners across the REMODEL consortium to ensure interoperability with solver technologies and integration into scalable HPC workflows. The role also includes contributing to peer‑reviewed publications and supporting the translation of research developments into practical simulation capability.

At Swansea, you will join a technically focused and research‑active group with strengths in CFD, meshing, and high-performance computing. You will have access to modern HPC resources, established development practices, and opportunities to contribute to software used across multiple institutions.

Applicants should demonstrate experience in parallel programming (MPI/OpenMP), alongside strong Fortran or C++ engineering skills. Prior exposure to mesh generation, adaptivity, or computational geometry would be advantageous. Experience with computational fluid dynamics, particularly in aerodynamic applications, is beneficial.

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation. As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background.

Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 – A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please, etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1‑hour course. The University is a proud bilingual institution; our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.