Research Fellow in Computational Engineering

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The role

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated post-doctoral research fellow to work in the Rolls-Royce ThermoFluid Systems University Technology Centre at the University of Surrey. You will be working on a 3-year project (funded by Innovate UK) looking at coupling of fluid and solid models and how we could use AI to speed up the computational time required. You will be working closely with engineers at Rolls-Royce.

The project would ideally suit a candidate with an Engineering background with strong mathematical skills or a candidate with an applied Mathematics or AI background looking to move towards Engineering.  

What we can offer

In addition to salary, we offer a generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days holiday plus seven university closure days and eight bank holidays, a generous pension, access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes, and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery. 

Further Information

To apply please upload your CV and a cover letter to the University website. You will also be asked to address some brief questions to help us determine your suitability for the position.

Interviews will be held week commencing 15^th December.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Prof. Nick Hills, Director of the ThermoFluid Systems UTC (n.hills@surrey.ac.uk).

Further details

For more information and to apply online, please download the further details and click on the 'apply online' button above.
 
In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate , flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

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The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all.  We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community.  Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

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