Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Ocean Wave Mechanics

MPOWIR Mentoring Physical Oceanography Women to Increase Retention; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed educational institution in Oxford is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Assistant specializing in ocean wave mechanics. This role involves data analysis and collaboration within a research team on a fixed-term project. Candidates should have a PhD in a relevant field and possess strong communication skills. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to important research within the field of oceanography.

Qualifications

• PhD/DPhil (or near completion) in engineering, oceanography or mathematics.
• Specialist knowledge of ocean wave mechanics or closely related area.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage own research.

Responsibilities

• Perform data analysis of experimental wave data and numerical model outputs.
• Contribute to the interpretation of results and dissemination of findings.
• Collaborate within the Environmental Fluid Mechanics group.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work as part of a research team

Specialist knowledge of ocean wave mechanics

Education

PhD/DPhil in engineering, oceanography, or mathematics

Tools

Oceanwave3D

HOS solvers

Job description

Overview

Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Ocean Wave Mechanics – Oxford. Department of Engineering Science, Parks Road, Oxford. The project is funded by EPSRC and NERC and is fixed-term for 8 months. The position is supervised by Professor Thomas Adcock and Professor Ton van den Bremer and focuses on water wave mechanics, with emphasis on the interaction of long and short gravity waves. The project will analyse experimental data from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and outputs from numerical modelling done in Oxford.

Responsibilities

• Perform data analysis of experimental wave data and numerical model outputs.
• Contribute to the interpretation of results and the dissemination of findings.
• Collaborate within the Environmental Fluid Mechanics group and manage aspects of the research project as appropriate.

Qualifications

• PhD/DPhil (or near completion) in engineering, oceanography or mathematics.
• Specialist knowledge of ocean wave mechanics or closely related area.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well as part of a research team; ability to manage own research.
• Experience with fully nonlinear potential flow solvers (e.g., Oceanwave3D or HOS solvers) is desirable.

How to apply / Additional information

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Thomas Adcock ([e-mail]).

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement (including a brief statement of research interests), CV and details of two referees as part of your online application. Online applications close on 12.00 midday, 6 September 2019.

The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.

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