Research Assistant/Associate in High-Fidelity Computational Fluid Dynamics Studies of Martian Rotor Blades

The role will involve applying PyFR (www.pyfr.org ) to high-fidelity computational fluid dynamics studies of Martian rotor blades. Applicants should have expertise in high-order computational fluid dynamics, and fluid dynamics of Martian rotor blades.

• Develop and use PyFR (www.pyfr.org ) for high-fidelity computational fluid dynamics studies of Martian rotor blades


• Assist with the analysis of data


• Ensure the validity and reliability of data at all times


• Maintain accurate and complete records of all findings


• Assist with the writing of reports to research sponsors


• Present findings to colleagues


• Provide advice to other staff and students


• Assist with the publication of findings


• Attend relevant workshops and conferences as necessary


• Develop contacts within the College and the wider community


• Promote the reputation of the Group, the Department and the College

• Take initiatives in the planning of research


• Direct the work of small research teams


• Write reports for submission to research sponsors


• Submit publications to refereed journals


• Provide guidance to staff and students


• Provide guidance to PhD Students

• Contribute to bids for research grants


• Conduct and plan own scientific work with appropriate supervision.


• Maintain highly organised and accurate record of experimental Work.


• Actively participate in the research programme of the Group


• Publish in high quality journals and to present data at national and international meetings.


• Participate in Group research meetings and internal seminars.


• Collaborate with other allied scientists within Imperial College and elsewhere in London and abroad, as appropriate.


• Contribute to the smooth running of the Group’s laboratories and, facilities with other scientists, clinicians, technicians and students within the laboratories.


• Assist in the supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate research students and research assistants as required.

Those appointed at Research Associate level

Hold a PhD in computational fluid dynamics or a closely related discipline, or equivalent research, industrial or commercial experience.

Those appointed at Research Assistant level

A first / masters degree (or equivalent) in aerospace engineering, mathematics, physics, computing, mathematics.

*Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as Research Assistant 

For both levels

Expertise in high-order computational fluid dynamics, and fluid dynamics of Martian rotor blades.

Should you require any further details on the role please contact Peter Vincent ([email protected]).

 For queries regarding the recruitment process please contact Lisa Kelly: [email protected]