Maritime Infrastructures

INESC TEC; Portugal; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute in Portugal is seeking a researcher specialized in offshore structures hydrodynamics. The successful candidate will conduct research activities in ocean energy generation, focusing on dynamic simulation and numerical assessment of mooring systems. Applicants must hold a relevant PhD and possess experience with specialized software and metocean analysis, as well as programming skills for numerical modelling. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative projects within the marine renewable energy sector.

Qualifications

• PhD in relevant fields with suitable curriculum for the position.
• Experience in dynamic modelling and experimental testing.
• Programming skills applicable to numerical modelling.

Responsibilities

• Conduct applied and fundamental research on offshore structures.
• Perform numerical assessment and simulation of mooring systems.
• Analyze hydrodynamics of offshore structures and ocean energy converters.
• Contribute to metocean studies and analysis of metoceanographic data for design and operation of offshore structures.
• Develop and implement solutions for subsea structures, including submarine cables and related equipment.

Skills

Dynamic modelling of floating structures

Metocean analysis

Experimental hydrodynamic testing

Numerical modelling with Python

Use of OrcaFlex

Use of OrcaWave

Education

PhD in Civil Engineering

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

PhD in Naval Architecture

PhD in Ocean Engineering

Tools

OrcaFlex

OrcaWave

Wave tanks

Job description

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.

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.