Research Associate: Nonlinear Wave ML for Floating Platforms

The University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing services

Generous annual leave

Christmas closure

Discounts

Job summary

The University of Manchester seeks a motivated researcher to develop and run analytical and computational models of nonlinear waves, floating-body hydrodynamics and wave-structure interaction. You will use BEM and related tools to calculate hydrodynamic coefficients, QTFs, wave forces and platform motions; develop efficient reduced-order models and integrate with an existing coupled floating-platform code.

We expect a PhD in fluid mechanics or related field, with strong programming and

Qualifications

• PhD in fluid mechanics, applied mathematics, ocean or offshore engineering, mechanical engineering, physics or related discipline.
• Strong analytical and programming skills, with experience in computational model development.
• Interest in applying machine-learning or data-driven methods to physical systems.
• Knowledge of linear, second-order or nonlinear wave interaction with floating/moored bodies is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and run analytical and computational models of nonlinear waves, floating-body hydrodynamics and wave-structure interaction.
• Use BEM and related tools to calculate hydrodynamic coefficients, QTFs, wave forces and motions; develop efficient reduced-order models.
• Integrate methods with an existing coupled floating-platform code and validate against numerical/experimental/field data.
• Publish the research and contribute to supervision and collaboration efforts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Scientific programming

Machine learning & data-driven methods

Fluid mechanics knowledge

Wave-structure interaction knowledge

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Tools

QTFs

BEM software

Reduced-order modelling

Job description

The University of Manchester seeks a motivated researcher to develop and run analytical and computational models of nonlinear waves, floating-body hydrodynamics and wave-structure interaction. You will use BEM and related tools to calculate hydrodynamic coefficients, QTFs, wave forces and platform motions; develop efficient reduced-order models and integrate with an existing coupled floating-platform code.

We expect a PhD in fluid mechanics or related field, with strong programming and