Postdoctoral Research Associate in Multiphase Fluid Dynamics

TN United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate to join their Geotechnical research group in Oxford. This role focuses on investigating the seismic vulnerability of flood protection systems, requiring expertise in numerical modelling and geotechnical earthquake engineering. The successful candidate will contribute to innovative research funded by the US Army, working with cutting-edge experimental results. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in the field while working in a dynamic and collaborative environment. If you are passionate about advancing research in geotechnical engineering, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• PhD/DPhil (or near completion) in numerical modelling for geotechnical earthquake engineering.
• Experience with liquefaction of sands and seismic vulnerability analysis.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to numerical modelling of seismic vulnerability of flood protection systems.
• Set up and validate numerical simulations based on experimental results.

Skills

Numerical Modelling

Geotechnical Engineering

Earthquake Engineering

Data Analysis

Education

PhD/DPhil in Geotechnical Engineering

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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Multiphase Fluid Dynamics, Oxford

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University of Oxford

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Oxford, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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We are seeking

a full-time Postdoctoral Research Assistant to join the Geotechnical research group at the Department of Engineering Science (central Oxford). The post is funded by the US Army and is fixed-term to 21 November 2025. You will join a research project investigating the seismic vulnerability of flood protection systems on layered soil deposits, with a focus on partial drainage effects. You will contribute to the numerical modelling part of the project, which will benefit from novel element level and centrifuge testing experimental results. You will set up and validate numerical simulations, generalize experimental observations, and offer insight on the response of selected case studies. You should hold a PhD/DPhil (or be near completion) in numerical modelling for geotechnical earthquake engineering problems, preferably with a focus on liquefaction of sands. Only online applications received before midday on 6 May 2025 can be considered.

We are seeking

a full-time Postdoctoral Research Assistant to join the Geotechnical research group at the Department of Engineering Science (central Oxford). The post is funded by the US Army and is fixed-term to 21 November 2025. You will join a research project investigating the seismic vulnerability of flood protection systems on layered soil deposits, with a focus on partial drainage effects. You will contribute to the numerical modelling part of the project, which will benefit from novel element level and centrifuge testing experimental results. You will set up and validate numerical simulations, generalize experimental observations, and offer insight on the response of selected case studies. You should hold a PhD/DPhil (or be near completion) in numerical modelling for geotechnical earthquake engineering problems, preferably with a focus on liquefaction of sands. Only online applications received before midday on 6 May 2025 can be considered.