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Higher/Senior Research Scientist - Hydromechanics & Fluid Flow

British Geological Survey

Location: Keyworth, Nottingham
Salary: £31,931 to £44,166 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 18th January 2023
Closes: 19th February 2023
Job Ref: 2300001K

UKRI – NERC – BGS

This role is based at the BGS headquarters in Keyworth in Nottingham

UKRI Pay Band D (or potentially Pay Band E depending on skills and experience)

Pay Band D salary begins at £31,931 per annum (Pay Band E salary, which starts at £39,748 per annum, may be payable to very strong applicants who can also demonstrate the Band E criteria set out in this advert)

A great benefits package is also offered, including an outstanding pension scheme, 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and access to flexi-time

Full-time – 37 hours a week (some flexible working options may be available, although onsite attendance is a requirement of this role)

About the role

The Transport Properties Research Laboratory has an international reputation for conducting state-of-the art experimental work relating to subsurface fluid containment.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced senior research scientist to assist in the operation and development of the laboratory and its science, working at our Headquarters in Keyworth.

You will undertake and lead laboratory-based research investigating fluid flow and associated hydromechanical coupling in low permeability systems and interpret resulting data in relation to research on the geological disposal of radioactive waste and underground storage. In addition, you will lead on the preparation of written reports and publications for existing projects and present results at project and international meetings.

You will have detailed knowledge of numerical modelling, its application and development, applied to subsurface geoscience problems.

About you

We are looking for candidates qualified to PhD level with a good amount of post-doctoral experience in rock/soil mechanics, or petroleum engineering. You will have extensive experience of undertaking rock/soil mechanics and/or flow experiments applied to subsurface engineering.

For a post at UKRI Band E level, candidates must also be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge of rock/soil mechanics, multiphase flow behaviour and/or advanced numerical modelling approaches and its application to subsurface engineering problems (at depths greater than 200m), with a further record of applied experience. In addition, Band E candidates will have a demonstrable record of leadership and decision making, including management of project finances, leading and being accountable for resources, project leadership and project organisation.

Candidates must have a demonstrable track record of success in the preparation and award of grants and have an extensive publication record.

A willingness to learn and develop your own skills is an essential requirement for this post at both levels. In addition, you should demonstrate capability in dealing with staff at all levels and be a proficient communicator (both written and verbally).

The post will include opportunities to travel, both within the UK and overseas. Please note that UK security clearance will be required to enable you to work on UK radioactive waste related topics.

Please also refer to the additional specific essential and desirable skills criteria for this post.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 19th February 2023. Interviews are expected to be held in early March 2023 in Nottingham. 

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