Research Fellow - Offshore Geotechnics

University of Southampton; Southampton; Presencial; GBP 38.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Southampton invites applications for a Post-doctoral Research Fellow in the Centre of Excellence for Intelligent & Resilient Ocean Engineering (IROE). The role is based at the Boldrewood campus and funded for 24 months with potential extension.

You will drive a whole life geotechnical design framework for offshore anchoring systems. The successful candidate will build a dataset from finite element analysis, interpret results to create a lumped element macro model, and develop a

Formación

• PhD or equivalent in geotechnical engineering.
• Strong numerical, computational and coding skills.
• Interest in offshore renewable energy and seabed sediments.

Responsabilidades

• Develop a whole life geotechnical design framework for offshore anchoring.
• Create a dataset from finite element analysis and interpret results.
• Develop a stand-alone calculation tool to interact with the framework.

Conocimientos

Numerical analysis

Computational modelling

Coding skills

Educación

PhD in Geotechnical Engineering

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking a Post-doctoral Research Fellow to work within the Centre of Excellence for Intelligent & Resilient Ocean Engineering, based at the University of Southampton, on a fixed-term contract for 24 months with potential for extension to 36 months.

The Research Fellow will drive development of a whole life geotechnical design framework for offshore anchoring systems. The role will focus on creating a dataset from finite element analysis, interpretation of the results to create a lumped element macro model, and development of a stand-alone calculation tool to enable accessible interaction with the framework.

We are seeking candidates with a PhD or equivalent professional qualification in geotechnical engineering with strong numerical, computational and coding skills and preferably interests & knowledge of offshore renewable energy and seabed sediments.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the ethos in the School of Engineering. We give full consideration to applicants who wish to work flexibly including part-time, and to those who have taken a career break. The University has onsite childcare facilities and we foster a good work-life balance. We also offer a mentorship programme, and the school runs a women-oriented network event on a bi-weekly basis. We are also committed to disability inclusion and encourage applications from disabled candidates as stated under the Equality Act 2010.

The University of Southampton is in the top 1% of world universities and the top 10 of the UK's research-intensive universities, committed to sustainability and being a globally responsible university embedded into all aspects of our individual and collective work, in our business planning, policy-making, and professional activities.

Working at the University of Southampton

This role is part of the Royal Academy of Engineering Chair in Emerging Technologies for Intelligent & Resilient Ocean Engineering. The applicant will work within a large and vibrant group of offshore geotechnical engineers and geoscientists within the Centre of Excellence affiliated with the Chair.

We offer a generous renumeration package, including relocation assistance where appropriate, an attractive research environment on our modern Boldrewood Innovation campus, the latest facilities and access to a variety of staff development opportunities as part of the Centre of Excellence for Intelligent & Resilient Ocean Engineering (IROE) and the Southampton Marine & Maritime Institute (SMMI).