Research Fellow in Experimental Fluid Mechanics

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON; Southampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southampton invites applications for a Recognised Researcher in Engineering. You will conduct experiments measuring turbulent flows under realistic conditions and develop new diagnostic techniques to access novel aspects of the flow.

You will analyse data, develop data-driven models for predictions, and publish your findings in journals and at conferences. A PhD in Aerodynamics or Fluid Mechanics and strong experimental skills are essential.

Qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent) in Aerodynamics or Fluid Mechanics.
• Experimental experience is essential.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry our measurements of turbulent flows under realistic conditions (effects of roughness, pressure gradient, surface textures etc).
• Develop relevant new diagnostic techniques to access new aspects of the flow.
• Analyse data and develop new data-driven models that can be used for predictions.
• Publish and present findings in relevant journals/conferences.

Skills

Experimental skills

Data analysis

Academic writing

Education

PhD in Aerodynamics or Fluid Mechanics

Tools

PIV techniques

Job description

Organisation/Company UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON Research Field Engineering Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 10 Nov 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country United Kingdom Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

You will work under the supervision of Prof. Bharathram Ganapathisubramani, collaborating with PhD students and other postdoctoral researchers within the group.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carry our measurements of turbulent flows under realistic conditions (effects of roughness, pressure gradient, surface textures etc)
• Develop relevant new diagnostic techniques to access new aspects of the flow
• Analyse data and develop new data-driven models that can be used for predictions
• Publish and present findings in relevant journals/conferences.

You should hold aPhD (or equivalent experience)inAerodynamics or Fluid Mechanics. Experimental experience is essential; Excellent communication and writing skills are required.

Equality, diversity and Inclusion is central to the ethos in the School of Engineering. We particularly encourage women, Black, Asian and minority ethnic, LGBT and disabled applicants to apply for this position. In recognition of our continued commitment to improving equality for women in science we were awarded an Athena SWAN bronze in 2013 and 2016. We give full consideration to applicants that wish to work flexibly including part-time and due consideration will be given to applicants who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy**, onsite childcare facilities.

The University of Southampton is in the top 1% of world universities and in the top 10 of the UK's research-intensive universities. The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and being a globally responsible university and has recently been awarded the Platinum EcoAward. This commits all of our staff and students to take responsibility for managing their activities to minimise harm to the environment, whether this through switching off non-essential electrical equipment or using the recycling facilities.

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