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Postdoctoral Research Associate (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge - Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics

Location: Cambridge
Salary: £36,024 to £44,263 pa
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 20th September 2023
Closes: 20th October 2023
Job Ref: LE38456

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics to work on the Aeroacoustics of Dynamic Stall with Professor Nigel Peake. The position is part of a joint research project between University of Cambridge, University of Bristol and Queen Mary University of London, funded by EPSRC and working with several industrial partners, with the aim of developing improved understanding of, and reduction strategies for, noise pollution by large wind turbines. The post holder will be responsible for developing mathematical and physical models of the fluid mechanics and acoustics of dynamic stall, using a blend of advanced techniques in applied mathematics and fluid mechanics, and will be expected to liaise and collaborate closely with colleagues based in the other partner universities who are responsible for experimental and computational investigations of dynamic stall. The successful candidate will have a PhD in applied mathematics and experience in physical modelling. Familiarity with the use of asymptotic methods is highly desirable. They will: be required to develop and conduct their individual and collaborative research objectives within the overall project; write scientific publications for peer review; plan and manage their own research and administration; be able to communicate material of a technical nature to a range of audiences; and be able to build internal and external contacts relating to the research area.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Nigel Peake (np100@cam.ac.uk).

Start date: 1 January 2024.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.

Interviews will take place in early November 2023.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the 'Apply' button above. Please indicate the contact details of two academic referees on the online application form and upload a full curriculum vitae and a description of your recent research (not to exceed three pages).

Please ensure that at least one of your referees is contactable at any time during the selection and is made aware that they will be contacted by the Mathematics HR Office Administrator to request that they upload a reference for you to our Web Recruitment System; and please encourage them to do so promptly.

Please quote reference LE38456 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.  We particularly welcome applications from women and /or candidates from a BAME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our Department.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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