Research Fellow

This post will be based at the School of Engineering (University of Aberdeen). The University’s high-performance computing (HPC) facilities will be used along with other computational resources to execute the project. The team of academics and industry partners of the project will work with the post holder to find solutions for the challenges of two-phase oil and gas flow in tubular systems to mitigate the risks of gas emissions and environmental pollutions.

This position is for a Research Fellow who will take a leading research role in an industry-funded project focused on designing tools and simulating two-phase flow in tubular systems. The researcher will be based in the School of Engineering at the University of Aberdeen. The postholder will be responsible for designing 3D models of tools (as suggested by the team) and importing them into CFD simulators for flow simulations. The project team includes a principal investigator, co-investigators, and a research fellow. We will work closely with industry partners, including Research & Development and Operations staff, based in Houston, Dubai, and Aberdeen.

Salary will be at Grade 6, £37,999 per annum with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Informal enquiries should be made to Dr. Amin Sharifi, Senior Lecturer in Engineering Head, e-mail: amin.sharifi@abdn.ac.uk

Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa. At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. Please do not hesitate to contact Lucy Redmayne, HR Adviser (e-mail: lucy.redmayne@abdn.ac.uk) for further information.

To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs

Job Reference Number: ENG227RX

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 30^th November 2024

The School of Engineering embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

Contract type: Funding limited for 6 months

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