Doctorate Researcher

INESC TEC; Porto; Presencial; EUR 28 259 - 33 849; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Flexible working time

Health insurance

Discounts in hotels

Transportation benefits

Resumo da oferta

A research institution in Portugal is seeking a Doctorate Researcher to engage in applied and fundamental research in offshore structures and ocean energy projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for dynamic simulations, metocean studies, and contribute to innovation projects in the maritime industry. Candidates must possess a PhD in relevant engineering fields and experience in dynamic modelling and hydrodynamic testing. This full-time position offers a gross monthly salary of €2782.63 and integrates a multicultural work environment.

Qualificações

• PhD with a suitable curriculum is required.
• Previous experience in international research projects preferred.
• Experience in subsea cable engineering and route optimisation is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct applied and fundamental research in offshore structures.
• Perform numerical assessments and dynamic simulations.
• Engage in metocean studies and analyze metoceanographic data.

Conhecimentos

Experience in dynamic modelling of floating structures

Experimental skills in hydrodynamic testing

Metocean analysis

Programming skills (Python, Matlab, R)

Formação académica

PhD in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, or Ocean Engineering

Ferramentas

OrcaFlex

OrcaWave

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Overview

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Maritime Infrastructures

The recruited researcher will carry out applied and fundamental research activities in the field of offshore structures hydrodynamics and technology applied to ocean-based energy generation. The work will include the numerical assessment and dynamic simulation of mooring systems, as well as the study of the hydrodynamics of offshore structures and ocean energy converters using specialised software.

The researcher will also be responsible for analysing the behaviour of floating platforms, employing numerical simulation techniques and experimental analysis. The researcher will contribute to the implementation and preparation of innovation and technological development projects directly related to the offshore maritime industry.

Duties will also include conducting metocean studies and analysing metoceanographic data and their application in the design and operation of structures, as well as the analysis and development of solutions for subsea structures, including submarine cables and other subsea equipment.

Qualifications

Academic Qualifications

PhD in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or related scientific fields, with a scientific and professional curriculum suitable for the duties to be performed, may apply.

Experience in dynamic modelling of floating structures using software such as OrcaFlex or OrcaWave, in experimental hydrodynamic testing in wave tanks, in metocean analysis, and in Submarine Cable Engineering.

Preference factors

• Previous experience in international research projects.
• Experience in collaboration and interaction with the Offshore Wind and marine renewable energy industry.
• Experimental skills in hydrodynamic testing in wave tanks, instrumentation, and calibration.
• Experience in metocean analysis applied to offshore wind and ocean energy projects.
• Experience in subsea cable engineering and route optimisation (subsea cable routing).
• Advanced use of offshore simulation and floating structure dynamics software, namely OrcaFlex and OrcaWave.
• Programming skills (Python, Matlab, R) applied to numerical modelling and data analysis.

Salary

In accordance with article 15 of the RJEC and article 2 of Regulatory Decree no. 11-A/2017, of 29 December, the gross monthly base remuneration to be awarded is based on remuneration level 2 of the Investigador Júnior category of the Public Scientific Research Career Statute, with INESC TEC applying its own remuneration table for R&D doctoral employees, with a value of €2782.63 for the equivalent category.

Application Period

Since 02 Jan 2026 to 15 Jan 2026

What we offer

• Multicultural and collaborative environment – A multicultural, international and collaborative environment that makes it easier to exchange ideas, work in networks and create synergies.
• International projects – The possibility of working in international projects with some of the most important companies in the field.
• Mentoring with the best researchers in the fields of electrical and industrial engineering, bioengineering, information technology and physics.
• Self Improvement – The possibility of participating in international conferences, workshops, seminars and vocational training.
• Other Benefits and Perks
• Flexible working time, health insurance, discounts in hotels, transportation, etc.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Research

Industries

• Research Services