Research Associate / Senior Research Associate - DAWS2 – Full-order Aeroelastic Simulation Capability

We are seeking a motivated researcher to join the University of Bristol, as part of the Aerospace Technology Institute / IUK funded DAWS2 project. The CFD team at the university will focus the CODA CFD development on advanced time-marching simulations for coupled CFD-CSM studies. Addressing the challenges of the fully non-linear time-domain simulation of wings with discrete structural nonlinearities. Mesh deformation solution strategies are unlikely to be suitable for the extreme deformations that may occur and overset meshing approaches will be needed to ensure simulation coverage of the entire flight envelope.

As part of the role it would be expected that the candidate works closely with the main industrial partner and partners from other Universities in the DAWS2 project, making regular presentations, writing progress reports and completing project deliverables.

The successful candidate will be part of a team of researchers working on different aspects of the DAWS2 project.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Development of CFD methods to enable fully non-linear time-domain simulations of flexible wings incorporating discrete non-linearities.
• Development of meshing strategies that are able to deal with extreme deformations.
• Undertake technical discussions with other partners in DAWS2 and researchers across the University of Bristol.
• Present results from this work at regular progress meetings
• Produce written technical reports to meet the required deliverables of DAWS2 and also publish conference and journal papers arising from this work as appropriate.

Research Responsibilities

• Development of CFD methods to enable fully non-linear time-domain simulations of flexible wings incorporating discrete non-linearities.
• Development of meshing strategies that are able to deal with extreme deformations

• You already have or are working towards a PhD in Aerospace Engineering or a related engineering domain for the RA role, (or alternatively, to be considered for the SRA post, you should have significant previous experience of independent research).
• You should have broad experience of CFD code development, excellent oral and written communication skills. You should be a self-starter and proactive; able to define & produce new processes & procedures.  You will also possess an inquisitive nature with an interest & skills in problem-solving.
• Experience of using Finite Element methods and experience of working with/in industry are also desirable but not essential. 

For informal queries please contact Dorian Jones, [email protected].

To find out more about what it's like to work in the Faculty of Engineering, and how the Faculty supports people to achieve their potential, please see our staff blog:

https://engineeringincludesme.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/

Interviews are anticipated to be held on 18 April 2024.

We recently launched our strategy  to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.

We are seeking a motivated researcher to join the University of Bristol, as part of the Aerospace Technology Institute / IUK funded DAWS2 project. The CFD team at the university will focus the CODA CFD development on advanced time-marching simulations for coupled CFD-CSM studies. Addressing the challenges of the fully non-linear time-domain simulation of wings with discrete structural nonlinearities. Mesh deformation solution strategies are unlikely to be suitable for the extreme deformations that may occur and overset meshing approaches will be needed to ensure simulation coverage of the entire flight envelope.

As part of the role it would be expected that the candidate works closely with the main industrial partner and partners from other Universities in the DAWS2 project, making regular presentations, writing progress reports and completing project deliverables.

The successful candidate will be part of a team of researchers working on different aspects of the DAWS2 project.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Development of CFD methods to enable fully non-linear time-domain simulations of flexible wings incorporating discrete non-linearities.
• Development of meshing strategies that are able to deal with extreme deformations.
• Undertake technical discussions with other partners in DAWS2 and researchers across the University of Bristol.
• Present results from this work at regular progress meetings
• Produce written technical reports to meet the required deliverables of DAWS2 and also publish conference and journal papers arising from this work as appropriate.

Research Responsibilities

• Development of CFD methods to enable fully non-linear time-domain simulations of flexible wings incorporating discrete non-linearities.
• Development of meshing strategies that are able to deal with extreme deformations

• You already have or are working towards a PhD in Aerospace Engineering or a related engineering domain for the RA role, (or alternatively, to be considered for the SRA post, you should have significant previous experience of independent research).
• You should have broad experience of CFD code development, excellent oral and written communication skills. You should be a self-starter and proactive; able to define & produce new processes & procedures.  You will also possess an inquisitive nature with an interest & skills in problem-solving.
• Experience of using Finite Element methods and experience of working with/in industry are also desirable but not essential. 

For informal queries please contact Dorian Jones, [email protected].

To find out more about what it's like to work in the Faculty of Engineering, and how the Faculty supports people to achieve their potential, please see our staff blog:

https://engineeringincludesme.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/

Interviews are anticipated to be held on 18 April 2024.

We recently launched our strategy  to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.