Postdoctoral Researcher: Environmental Fluid Mechanics

University of Dundee; Dundee; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Dundee invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Civil Engineering (Environmental Fluid Mechanics) to join the Future Infrastructure and Environment Research Cluster. The appointment is a 9-month fixed‑term, Grade 7 position with a salary in the £37k–£40k range.

The role focuses on literature collation, designing scaled physical models, and data analysis using MATLAB/Python to better understand sediment-laden plume dynamics and slurry disposal impacts.

Qualifications

• PhD completed or in final write-up in environmental fluid mechanics or related field.
• Experience designing physical model or experimental studies.
• Experience with MATLAB or Python and data analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collate and analyse literature-based field and lab data on dredging and plume dynamics.
• Design and conduct scaled physical modelling experiments aligned with project objectives.
• Post-process and analyse data using MATLAB/Python to improve parameterisations and dumping strategies.
• Assist in collaborative research activities and produce technical reports, papers and conference presentations.

Skills

Data analysis

Literature review

Communication

Education

PhD (or writing-up)

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

The University of Dundee invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Civil Engineering (Environmental Fluid Mechanics) to join the Future Infrastructure and Environment Research Cluster. The appointment is a 9-month fixed‑term, Grade 7 position with a salary in the £37k–£40k range.

The role focuses on literature collation, designing scaled physical models, and data analysis using MATLAB/Python to better understand sediment-laden plume dynamics and slurry disposal impacts.