Job offer Research Fellow in Offshore Geotechnics - TAILWIND

University of Southampton; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a Post-doctoral Research Fellow for the TAILWIND project focused on anchoring technologies for floating offshore wind turbines. The role includes developing computational models and contributing to geotechnical tests. Applicants should have a PhD or equivalent experience. The position offers a robust benefits package and supports flexibility and work-life balance.

Benefits

Generous remuneration package

On-site childcare facilities

Mentorship programme

Qualifications

• Relevant discipline expertise in research and technology.
• Experience in computational modelling and geotechnical testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop simplified computational models for offshore wind systems.
• Contribute to testing of novel anchors in geotechnical centrifuge.
• Engage in project meetings and workshops for networking.

Education

PhD or equivalent professional qualifications

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Post-doctoral Research Fellow to work on the TAILWIND project, based at the University of Southampton, on a fixed-term contract of up to 18 months. The Research Fellow will support the development of new anchoring technologies for floating offshore wind turbines. Your role will focus primarily on the development of simplified computational models, and you will contribute to geotechnical centrifuge modelling. TAILWIND is a multi-disciplinary international research project, funded by the Horizon Europe programme, led by the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI), in collaboration with 2 other Universities and 8 industrial partners. The project aims to drive down the costs of floating units and mooring systems by advancing key station-keeping technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop a simplified computational model suited to integrated system modelling.
• Contribute to geotechnical centrifuge testing of novel anchors.
• Participate in the holistic design of floating wind systems as part of a large team with expertise spanning mooring lines, floating platforms and anchors, with both academic and industry perspectives.
• Engage with project meetings, workshops and conferences to expand professional networks.
• Contribute to the activities of the Intelligent and Resilient Ocean Engineering chair.

Qualifications

Applicants are required to have a PhD or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in a relevant discipline. Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given.

Benefits

We offer a generous renumeration package, an attractive research environment on our new Boldrewood campus, the latest facilities and access to a variety of staff development opportunities. Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the ethos in the School of Engineering. We give full consideration to applicants who wish to work flexibly including part-time and due consideration will be given to applicants who have taken a career break. The University has onsite childcare facilities and we foster a good work-life balance. We also offer a mentorship programme and the school runs a women-oriented network event on a bi-weekly basis.

The University of Southampton is in the top 1% of world universities and the top 10 of the UK's research-intensive universities. We are committed to sustainability and being a globally responsible university, with the principles of sustainability embedded into all aspects of our individual and collective work, in our business planning, policy-making, and professional activities.