Geothermal Multiphase Fluid Dynamics Scientist (Experimentalist)

SLB; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension contribution

Life insurance

Mental health support

Job summary

SLB Cambridge Research is seeking a creative Research Scientist to develop and lead experiments on complex geothermal flow dynamics. You will validate mathematical models and guide experimental rigs for high-temperature, high-pressure conditions, collaborating with modelling teams and business units.

The role requires a PhD in Fluid Mechanics, hands-on design and execution of experiments, and effective communication within a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in Fluid mechanics required or closely related field.
• Experience in design of experimental rigs and commissioning of experiments.
• Experience in data acquisition, signal processing and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute multiphase fluid flow experiments (gas, liquid, solid).
• Collaborate with modellers and geothermal experts to validate models.
• Engage with SLB technical community and present findings.
• Develop novel research solutions and communicate them to teams and management.
• Publish papers, write patent applications and attend conferences.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Self-motivated

Education

PhD in Fluid mechanics

Tools

OpenFOAM

COMSOL

ANSYS

Job description

SLB Cambridge Research is seeking a creative Research Scientist to develop and lead experiments on complex geothermal flow dynamics. You will validate mathematical models and guide experimental rigs for high-temperature, high-pressure conditions, collaborating with modelling teams and business units.

The role requires a PhD in Fluid Mechanics, hands-on design and execution of experiments, and effective communication within a multidisciplinary environment.