Research Associate in Modelling and Simulation of Contrail Formation (Fixed Term)

A position exists for a Research Assistant/Associate in the Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, to work on the modelling and simulation of contrail formation as part of a research project investigating the effects of future aviation fuels and engine technologies on aviation's non-CO2 climate impacts.

The successful candidate will be based at the Whittle Laboratory in West Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK.

The key responsibilities and duties are to undertake research on the modelling and simulation of contrail formation by carrying out computational studies, extending existing modelling capabilities where appropriate, analysing simulation results, and contributing to the scientific objectives of the project. The post holder will also disseminate research findings through publications and conference presentations and contribute to the wider activities of the research group

The skills, qualifications and experience required to perform the role are that the successful candidate has obtained, or is close to obtaining, a PhD in Computational Fluid Dynamics, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related discipline. They should have a strong background in computational fluid dynamics, with experience in compressible flows, turbulence, and multiphase flows involving phase change. Experience with numerical methods, scientific programming, and high-performance computing is desirable. The successful candidate should have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary research team.

Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will be appointed at Research Assistant level, which will be amended to Research Associate once the PhD has been awarded.

Salary Ranges:

Research Assistant: £33,002 - £35,608

Research Associate: £37,694 - £46,049

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above. 

Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering letter in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. Please submit your application by midnight on the closing date.

If you have any questions about this vacancy please contact Professor Andrew Wheeler (aw329@cam.ac.uk) or Dr Katharina Tegethoff (kt568@cam.ac.uk) or the application process, Juliet Teather, jet63@cam.ac.uk (Tel +44 01223 337581).

Please quote reference NM50550 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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