Floating Structures Mechanics Postdoc & Experimental Modeling

University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employer pension

29 days annual leave + bank holidays

Ride to work and EV car scheme

Job summary

University of Manchester seeks a Post-doctoral Research Associate to advance research on the mechanics of floating structures. The role focuses on building mathematical models of fluid-structure interactions, developing experiments and analyzing data within a dynamic research environment.

You will join a collaborative team, contribute to publications, and work on joint projects with colleagues. PhD or equivalent and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Hold or be about to obtain a PhD (or equivalent) in physics, engineering, chemistry or applied mathematics.
• Strong problem-solving skills, and eagerness to learn new skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a group and, also, to work independently.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performing experiments on floating structures.
• Acquiring & analysing experimental data and interpreting findings.
• Using mathematical techniques to model fluid-structure interactions.
• Writing up research work for publication.
• Working with colleagues on joint projects.

Skills

Collaborative working

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Education

PhD (or equivalent) in physics, engineering, chemistry or applied mathematics

Job description

University of Manchester seeks a Post-doctoral Research Associate to advance research on the mechanics of floating structures. The role focuses on building mathematical models of fluid-structure interactions, developing experiments and analyzing data within a dynamic research environment.

You will join a collaborative team, contribute to publications, and work on joint projects with colleagues. PhD or equivalent and strong communication skills are essential.