Research Fellow

This post-doc position is part of a large multi-institution NERC-funded research project titled: Gravel barrier resilience in a changing climate (#gravelbeach). The project will deliver new scientific advances on gravel barrier dynamics over different time- and spatial scales, based on intense field observations, targeted laboratory experiments, and numerical model development/simulation. The enhanced understanding will be implemented into numerical tools capable of modelling barrier morphodynamics over timescales relevant to coastal managers, ranging from storms, through seasons and decades, to centuries, thereby improving sustainable coastal management methods, and increasing coastal resilience and reducing vulnerability to climate change.

The post-doc position will be based in the Fluid Mechanics Research Group in the School of Engineering at the University of Aberdeen. The Group’s Fluid Mechanics Laboratory houses several major research facilities to support key areas in fluvial and coastal research, including the 20m long dam-break swash facility, which will be used for the present research. The laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art optical (PIV, LDA) and acoustic (Ubertone UB Lab-2C, Nortek ADV) instrumentation for flow velocity and sediment concentration measurements, instruments to measure surface water levels and subsurface pressure bed profilers, and several high-speed cameras for multi-purpose use. In addition to the experiments in Aberdeen, the post-doc will also spend a period of time in Plymouth to conduct wave flume experiments with project partners in the University of Plymouth’s COAST laboratory.

Salary will be at Grade 6, £37,099 per annum and will last until 2 December 2026.

Informal enquiries should be made to Dr Dominic van der A, Lecturer in Engineering, e-mail:  d.a.vandera@abdn.ac.uk 

Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa. At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. Please do not hesitate to contact Lucy Redmayne, HR Adviser (e-mail: lucy.redmayne@abdn.ac.uk) for further information.

To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs

Job Reference Number:  ENG222R

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 09 April 2024

The School of Engineering embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring.  Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

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