Last Date: 26 March 2024.
Salary:
Research Assistant £31,396 to £32,982 per annum
Research Associate £33,966 to £44,263 per annum
Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Closing Date: 26 March 2024
The Role
We are excited to launch two new and rewarding opportunities for Research Assistants/Associates to join us.
You will be working in a collaborative team developing advanced marine vehicles. One new team member will focus on Computational Marine Hydrodynamics, the other will focus on Experimental Marine Hydrodynamics. If you have these skills and academic focus, we are keen to hear from you.
The School of Engineering was formed in 2017 bringing together long-established engineering research and teaching groups in chemical, civil, electrical & electronic, geomatics, marine and mechanical. The Marine, Offshore and Subsea Technology (MOST) group is an internationally recognised discipline with a successful track record delivering research projects powered by world leading research facilities, including the Emerson Cavitation Tunnel, the Princess Royal research vessel, the fully turbulent flow channel, the towing tank and the combined wind, wave and current tank.
You will focus on the research of fluid dynamics around novel propulsor for high efficiency and low noise operation. You are expected to perform advanced computational fluid dynamics analysis using StarCCM+/OpenFoam, conduct the experimental test using our cavitation tunnel, the combined tank and the research vessel, and develop a novel maritime system for clean maritime and autonomous.
You will be a highly enthusiastic, self-motivated and diligent individual with an inquiring mind and a particular interest in Marine Hydrodynamics; to drive forward our understanding and capabilities in this area. You will be eager to learn and enhance your own competencies. The ideal candidate will clearly demonstrate potential in scientific research by evidencing an excellent track record of research outputs and have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
We have two full time positions (37 hours) available on a fixed-term contract basis with an immediate start, completing on the 31st March 2025. We are committed to building and maintaining a fair and inclusive working environment and we would be happy to discuss arrangements for flexible and/or blended working.
To apply, please complete an online application and upload a CV and a cover letter. Your cover letter is a supporting statement, and you should outline how you meet the essential criteria of the role and evidence this with examples.
If you would like further information on these positions, please contact Dr Weichao Shi.
For more information about the School of Engineering and our research, please click here.
Key Accountabilities
• Work on the different tasks in the research project to generate deliverables in a timely manner and meet the project objectives
• Provide active intellectual contributions to the research project by ways of e.g. literature research, planning for implementation, generating new ideas, conducting lab experiments, writing up reports and publications, and presenting results on different occasions
• Undertake research on developing leading research in marine hydrodynamics and autonomous systems for innovative marine vehicles
• Prepare clear, well-written reports and draft scientific papers to meet the requirements of high-impact journals on time according to the project timeline and set out by the Principal Investigator
• To collaborate and engage with other researchers and project partners
• Contribute to the maintenance and professional and safe operation of the laboratories and all associated instrumentation
• Contribute to financial matters related to project implementation and lab development (e.g. purchasing consumables and equipment, and booking for travel)
• May be involved in teaching and the supervision of research students and projects
• Ensure compliance with health and safety in all aspects of work
The Person
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
• Sufficient knowledge and research experience in marine hydrodynamics (e.g. computational marine hydrodynamics, experimental marine hydrodynamics)
• Proven experience in writing fluently and coherently in the preparation of high-quality research publications
• Skilled in prototyping and experimental investigations for marine vehicles
• Skilled in using mainstream CFD (e.g. Star-CCM+, OpenFoam)
• Research experience in propeller design and optimisation
• A developing research profile with an excellent track record of research publications and other outputs considering your career stage
• Ability to manage research data and maintain records in a professional matter for research projects
• Ability to plan and implement research projects effectively and deliver outputs to meet tight deadlines
Desirable
• Experience in developing research proposals and securing funding for research
• Experience in teaching and/or supervising students
Attributes and Behaviour
• Enthusiastic, hardworking and goal-setter
• Willing to learn and expand your research area and carry out challenging research studies
• Capacity for original thought and initiating new research ideas
• Ability to interact with people from different disciplines and in different functions
• Independent worker, as well as ability to collaborate effectively with other researchers and project partners
• Effectively communicate via oral and written media (e.g. technical reports, papers and presentations)
• Maintaining a high level of professional conduct and ethics in research
• Committed to embedding the values of equality and diversity in all aspects of your work
Desirable
• Ability to contribute to the development of funding proposals to generate external funding to support research
• Ability to communicate with a wider audience in writing and oral forms (e.g. writing generalised articles for the public, and speaking in outreach events)
Qualifications
• PhD awarded (or nearing completion for Research Assistant) or equivalent qualification awarded in relevant disciplines (e.g. naval architecture, marine technology, mechanical engineering) for the position of Research Associate
Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.
We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.
At Newcastle University we hold a silver Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.
In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.
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