Marie Curie Early Stage Researcher - REDEPLOYEES ONLY

City University London; London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in London seeks a Marie Curie Early Stage Researcher for a permanent research position. This role focuses on innovative research in mechanical engineering and fluid dynamics, requiring a Master’s degree and strong programming skills. The candidate will work on a funded project involving scientific training and a collaborative research environment. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Sector-leading salary

Pension scheme

Comprehensive staff training and development package

Qualifications

• Master's degree in relevant engineering or physics fields.
• Good knowledge of computational fluid dynamics.
• Knowledge of two-phase flow modelling methods.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
• Programming skills in C++, Fortran, or Python.

Responsibilities

• Execute the research plan as outlined in the Grant Agreement.
• Prepare and submit deliverables on time.
• Communicate efficiently with MFLOPS partners for data management.
• Participate in MFLOPS consortium training sessions.

Skills

Computational fluid dynamics

Programming languages like C++, Fortran, Python

Two-phase flow modelling

English (oral and written)

Education

Master Degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Aerospace, Chemical Engineering or Physics

Job description

Marie Curie Early Stage Researcher - REDEPLOYEES ONLY

Location: College Building

Type: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £39,906

Closing Date: 2025-09-19

Founded in 1894, City, University of London is a global university committed to academic excellence with a focus on business and the professions and an enviable central London location.

City attracts around 20,000 students (over 40% at postgraduate level), from more than 150 countries and staff from over 75 countries.

In the last decade City has almost tripled the proportion of its total academic staff producing world-leading or internationally excellent research. During this period City has made significant investments in its academic staff, its estate and its infrastructure and continues to work towards realising its vision of being a leading global university.

The post holder will be recruited as part of the Horizon Europe Doctoral Networks of the European Commission DT-HATS "Digital Twins for Hydrogen and Ammonia injection, ignition, and release in Transport Systems". The position is funded for three years and will offer to the recruited Doctoral Candidates (DCs) an exciting research and training programme, enhancing their career perspectives in both the academic and non-academic sector. The recruited DC will be enrolled in our PhD programme. In addition to the individual doctoral project, the DCs will benefit from a dedicated training programme comprising an integrated curriculum of local and network wide training activities related to the development of scientific knowledge and the enhancement of transferable skills.

• Execute the research plan as outlined in the Grant Agreement (GA)
• Prepare, write-up and submit on time the deliverables specified in the GA
• Communication with all MFLOPS partners for most efficient way of data collection, management, regression, storage, and manipulation so that they are recoverable and usable by all stakeholders of the consortium.
• Participation in the training sessions of the MFLOPS consortium.

Essential qualifications:

1. The post holder should have a Master Degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Aerospace, Chemical Engineering or Physics
2. Good knowledge of computational fluid dynamics
3. Knowledge of two-phase flow modelling approaches, such as flows with interfaces based on Volume of Fluid method or similar
4. A sound knowledge of the English language, both oral and written
5. Applicants should not have been living in the UK for more than 12 months in the last 3 years
6. Programming languages like C++, Fortran, Python etc

Please note: This role is only open to redeployees at City St George's. Applications from individuals who are not redeployees will not be considered at this time.

To apply: Please email your CV and cover letter to [e-mail] with the job title and number, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

Closing date: 28th September 2025 at 11:59pm.

City offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

The applicants will have to complete a technical essay prior to the interview. They should also make a presentation on their background experience in the advertised position.

City, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background.

City operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

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