Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Experimental Fluid Mechanics

We are seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Assistant to join the
Environmental Fluid Mechanics research group at the Department of Engineering
Science (central Oxford). The post is funded by the EPSRC and is fixed-term
for 3 years with the possibility of extension.





The role is to design and test tidal stream turbines for renewable energy
generation. You will work jointly on the Supergen ORE Hub Tidal Turbine
Benchmarking project leading testing of a highly instrumented turbine in waves
and currents, and on the recently announced EPSRC-funded programme CoTide
developing and testing innovative designs for tidal energy systems. You will
contribute to the design of laboratory turbines, and be responsible for
coordinating their manufacture and assembly. You will lead turbine testing
campaigns at Oxford and external facilities and related data analysis.



You will work within a large team of researchers working on wind and tidal
energy projects in Oxford and the wider Supergen ORE Hub. You will be part of
the CoTide project team which brings together world-leading centres at the
Universities of Oxford, Edinburgh, Strathclyde and Sheffield. CoTide’s team of
around 35 researchers and academics will develop holistic integrated models
covering all aspects of tidal stream turbine design that will help to reduce
costs and support innovation to accelerate technology development and
deployment for the tidal stream industry.





You should possess a relevant PhD (or be near completion) in Engineering or a
related discipline, have a strong background and relevant experience in
experimental fluid mechanics, and possess excellent communication skills.





Informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof. Willden (email:
Richard.willden@eng.ox.ac.uk)



For more information about working at the Department, see
www.eng.ox.ac.uk/about/work-with-us/





Only online applications received before midday on **8th January 2024** can be
considered. You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting
statement, including a brief statement of research interests (describing how
past experience and future plans fit with the advertised position), CV and the
details of two referees as part of your online application.



The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment
to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.





Tidal energy, offshore renewable energy, fluid mechanics, experimental, tidal
turbine.