"Research Assistant/Associate in Marine Hydrodynamics"

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

Salary: Research Assistant: £33,002 - £34,610 per annum
Research Associate: £35,608 - £46,049 per annum

The Role

We are recruiting a new research associate to join our research team. Talented, skilled and self-motivated individuals are sought to carry out high-quality research in computational and experimental marine hydrodynamics for novel marine vehicles, including large ships and small AUVs and offshore renewable energy systems including offshore wind. You are expected to perform advanced computational fluid dynamics analysis using StarCCM+/OpenFoam, conduct the experimental test using our cavitation tunnel, the combined wind, wave and current tank and the research vessel, and develop a novel maritime system for clean maritime and autonomous.

You will join a collaborative team engaged in a range of research projects in marine hydrodynamics, both computational and experimental. This is a fully on-site role, with work taking place in the office and laboratory.

You will have a prior background in naval architecture, ocean engineering and mechanical engineering. You should be already familiar with the majority of simulation and experimental techniques (e.g. StarCCM+, OpenFoam, Matlab, LabView, Rhino, PIV, openwater, cavitation, noise tests.). Prior research experience in propeller, wind/tidal turbine design and optimisation is highly desirable. It is also fundamental that you have to be proficient in CAD modelling.

For more information about the School of Engineering and our research, please click here. See our facilities, Armstrong Marine Hydrolab & Emerson Cavitation Tunnel.

The post is full time, fixed term for 12 months.

If you would like further details on this project, please contact Dr Weichao Shi (Weichao.shi@newcastle.ac.uk) and Prof Zhiqiang Hu (zhiqiang.hu@newcastle.ac.uk).