Research Engineer (Coastal Engineering)

Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST); England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a Research Engineer specializing in Coastal Engineering. In this role, you will investigate hydrodynamic interactions and sediment transport processes, utilizing advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) techniques. You will conduct field experiments and develop custom software for data integration and visualization. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to coastal protection measures and renewable energy infrastructures while working within a dynamic team. If you are passionate about marine engineering and eager to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in civil engineering or related fields.
• Experience in wave-structure interactions and hydrodynamic modelling.

Responsibilities

• Investigate hydrodynamic interactions and sediment transport processes.
• Conduct field experiments and develop custom software for data visualization.

Skills

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH)

Experimental Testing

Hydrodynamic Modelling

Data Integration

Field Experimentation

Education

Master's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Custom Software Development

Job description

Job Title: Research Engineer (Coastal Engineering)

Posting Start Date: 02/05/2025

Job Description

Job Description

The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore (NUS) invites applications for one (1) Research Engineer in the area of Coastal Engineering.

The Candidate Is Expected To Work In Investigating The Hydrodynamic Interactions, Sediment Transport Processes, And Wave Dynamics Associated With Coastal Infrastructure. Other Topics Can Include

• Investigating turbulence dynamics and coherent flow structures induced by extensive marine infrastructure coverage.
• Experimental measurements and numerical simulations using advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) techniques.
• Assessment of structural stability and environmental impacts associated with coastal protection measures and related renewable energy infrastructures.
• Develop custom software for data integration and visualization of simulation outputs.
• Conduct field experiments in the coastal environment to collect good quality data.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Applicants should have a master's degree in civil engineering or related areas with emphasis on experimental testing on wave-structure interactions, hydrodynamic modelling, integration of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) methods with physics-informed data-driven approaches, advanced modal decomposition techniques, or relevant topics.
• Strong written and spoken communications.
• Open to fixed-term contract.
  
  

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: College of Design and Engineering

Department : Civil and Environmental Engineering

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 28751