Research Associate (Civil and Environmental Engineering)

Full time, Fixed Term for eleven months

Job summary

Applications are encouraged for a Research Associate position in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Imperial College London. This role will work on the project ‘Experimental measurements of kinematics for free surface waves and turbulent mixing.’ The research conducted will provide new physical insights in extreme events in Fluid Mechanics and produce engineering guidance on how to best approximate such circumstances. 

This project strives to deploy laser-based imaging techniques to investigate both the kinematics of extreme waves arising over coastal bathymetries and the interaction between plumes and eddies in enclosed geometries. The former objective will complement recently completed experiments on the free surface elevation of waves and associated numerical simulations. The latter will complement observational data measured in a real-size classroom and will advance the knowledge of flow regimes developing in ventilated environments with realistic heat sources. 

Duties and responsibilities

You will carry out experimental investigations of a novel design for a tidal elevation energy extractor in the Hydrodynamics Laboratory (https://www.imperial.ac.uk/fluid-mechanics/hydrodynamics-laboratory/). 

You will work under the direction of Dr Ioannis Karmpadakis and Dr Costanza Rodda to carry out data analysis and design and implement physical model testing. You will also be required to write reports for submission to research sponsors, and to present findings to colleagues and at conferences. 

Essential Requirements

• Hold a PhD in Fluid Mechanics, Civil or Mechanical Engineering, Experimental Physics, or a closely related field.
• Experience in experimental methods for Fluid Mechanics.
• Experience with PIV, LDA, LIF or other advanced flow visualisation techniques.
• Knowledge of nonlinear and stochastic wave theories for free surface flows.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to deal with a wide range of people and to write clearly and succinctly for publication.

Further information

As Imperial College staff, in addition to a competitive salary and package of attractive terms and conditions of service, we offer many more benefits to enjoy. This includes career development tailored to your ambitions, an attractive pension scheme, and generous family leave packages. We have a flexible, supportive work environment and encourage you to achieve and maintain a healthy work-life balance!

For informal enquiries and information about the post please contact Dr Ioannis Karmpadakis on i.karmpadakis@imperial.ac.uk.

Any queries regarding the application process should be directed to Briony Webb (b.webb@imperial.ac.uk).

Further information about the post is available in the job description. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds and disabilities. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the interview process and to perform crucial job functions, as well as other support including staff networks. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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