PhD: Physics-Informed CFD for Offshore Renewable Energy

Manchester Metropolitan University; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester Metropolitan University invites applications for doctoral teaching assistant positions blending PhD study with a teaching contract. The project focuses on developing a PINN-based CFD simulator for offshore renewable energy and integrating it with OpenFOAM.

The successful candidate will spend about 60% on research and 40% on teaching, supporting lead academics with lab sessions, coursework, and assessment, and presenting findings at group meetings and conferences.

Qualifications

• A good honours degree or master’s degree in computer science, mathematics, or engineering.
• Strong programming skills and ability to work in a team.
• Ability to present research at meetings and publish in journals.

Responsibilities

• Support PhD research and develop PINN-based CFD methods.
• Deliver teaching and assist with lab sessions and assessments.
• Present findings at meetings and prepare journal articles.
• Assist integration with OpenFOAM and marine CFD simulations.

Skills

Programming skills

Communication

Teamwork

Presentation skills

Education

Honours or Master’s degree in CS/Math/Engineering

Tools

OpenFOAM

Python

Job description

Manchester Metropolitan University invites applications for doctoral teaching assistant positions blending PhD study with a teaching contract. The project focuses on developing a PINN-based CFD simulator for offshore renewable energy and integrating it with OpenFOAM.

The successful candidate will spend about 60% on research and 40% on teaching, supporting lead academics with lab sessions, coursework, and assessment, and presenting findings at group meetings and conferences.