Research Fellow in Wave Structure Interaction

About the role

We are seeking a Research Fellow to work on research related to the development of fully coupled computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and reduced order models for wave structure interaction (WSI) problems in support of the EPSRC-funded projects Collaborative Computational Project on Wave Structure Interaction (CCP-WSI) and High End Consortium on Wave Structure Interaction (HEC-WSI). 

You will be working within the COAST Research Group in the School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics. The CCP-WSI and HEC-WSI projects aim to establish a leading-edge framework for computational research in WSI, positioning the community at the forefront of international computational research, with a strong focus on AI and machine learning. The focus is to build a robust and continuously evolving ecosystem for research software that supports ongoing and future computational needs, long-term sustainability, broad dissemination and utilisation via strong relationships within academic and industrial research communities and through proactive engagement and collaborative initiatives.

You will assist with development of a fully coupled model of a floating offshore wind turbine (FOWT) with CFD and computational structural mechanics (CSM) solvers through a new modelling framework and extend it to a compound AI approach surrogate model using AI advances made in the project. You will work with project partners to develop reduced order models for WSI by using AI based machine learning approaches. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team of researchers at the collaborating Universities and CoSEC, investigating the development of fully coupled CFD and surrogate models for WSI.  This role requires specialist knowledge and experience of numerical modelling of floating systems, CFD and experience of high performance computing.

There is an essential requirement within this role that you will be required to travel to and work at different University sites and/or other business locations that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Please refer to the job description for further information.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Deborah Greaves by email at deborah.greaves@plymouth.ac.uk or by telephone on 01752 586122.

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a fixed-term basis for a period of 24 months due to funding.

Remote working is available up to 1 day a week.

Application Process

Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Our Offer

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits/support mechanisms, including ongoing development opportunities, flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.

Additional Information

The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages.

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented communities at the University of Plymouth, such as carers/parents, people with disabilities, ethnically diverse, LGBT+, and people from all socio-economic backgrounds.

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