Research Associate: Fire Dynamics & Multiphysics Modelling

Polytechnicpositions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university seeks a Research Associate in Mechanical Engineering to join a cutting-edge team studying wildfire dynamics. The role involves developing fire dynamic models and requires a PhD in Mechanical Engineering or Fire Safety Engineering with strong skills in fire dynamics and experimental research. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in specialized software, experience with publications, and supervision of students. This full-time position is funded for 30 months, fostering innovative research that aims to enhance fire management practices.

Qualifications

• PhD candidates awaiting award will be considered.
• Strong background in fire science and modeling required.
• Experience in publishing research in related journals.

Responsibilities

• Model fire dynamics for real-field applications.
• Develop numerical ignition models based on fuel.
• Integrate smouldering to flaming regime transitions.
• Support lab-scale experimental validation.

Skills

Fire Science and physics-based modelling

Fire dynamics knowledge

Proficiency in multiphysics software

Publications in fire safety engineering

Chemical kinetics software proficiency

Experimental wildfire research

Supervision of students

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering or Fire Safety Engineering

Tools

FDS (Fire Dynamics Simulator)

Cantera

Job description

A prestigious university seeks a Research Associate in Mechanical Engineering to join a cutting-edge team studying wildfire dynamics. The role involves developing fire dynamic models and requires a PhD in Mechanical Engineering or Fire Safety Engineering with strong skills in fire dynamics and experimental research. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in specialized software, experience with publications, and supervision of students. This full-time position is funded for 30 months, fostering innovative research that aims to enhance fire management practices.