Postdoctoral Research Associate

We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements.

The post

The faculty wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Associate to participate in an EPSRC project that undertakes fundamental scientific research investigating the dynamic loading, motion response, impact of vortex induced vibration and its suppression mechanism, and fatigue failure of subsea power cables subjected to combined 3-dimensional waves, currents, and turbulence. This research will be approached by both numerical and physical modelling of power cable's response. The successful applicant will join a strong research group in Offshore Renewable Energy. This EPSRC funded post is available immediately with an end date no later than 31^st August 2026.

The successful applicant will focus on the design and analysis of a cable system for floating offshore wind arrays, coupling hydrodynamic force model, VIV prediction and cable analysis software.

The post will include:

• Design processes of offshore transmission cables;
• Hydrodynamic and VIV modelling;
• Experimental and numerical VIV studies;
• Developing research objectives, projects and proposals;
• Conducting individual or collaborative research projects;. 

About you

The successful applicant will be able to develop research objectives, projects and proposals; identify sources of research funding and contribute to the process of securing funds and make presentations at conferences and other events.

Applicants will possess a relevant PhD, or near completion, in related field of study. The successful applicant will have in ocean engineering or offshore renewable energy, with skills in cable design and hydrodynamic modelling. Applicants will also possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research programmes and methodologies. The successful applicant will also be able to work collaboratively. Applicants will be able to carry out detailed experimental analysis and set up and execute coupled hydrodynamic modelling (e.g. using OrcaFlex).

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

What we can offer you

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research;
• Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
• Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career
• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy
• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Cornwall

The University of Exeter

The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer. We are officially recognised as a Disability Confident employer and an Athena Swan accredited institution. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce. 

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