Research Associate

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Research Associate
Cardiff School of Engineering

Supercomputing Wales is a £15m programme of investment, part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) through the Welsh Government, to provide university research teams access to powerful computing facilities to undertake high-profile science and innovation projects within the consortium universities – Cardiff University, Swansea University, Bangor University and Aberystwyth University.

The programme includes investment in two upgraded supercomputer hubs and a new group of Research Software Engineers across Wales to develop algorithms and customised software that harnesses the power of the facilities. The facilities are supported by an experienced and specialised technical support team providing wrap-around services.

This post is to undertake specific tasks relating to the implementation and delivery of ‘Supercomputing Wales’ which is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund through the Welsh Government (Case number 80900 for East Wales, Case number 80898 for West Wales and the Valleys).

You will have the combined expertise in computer science and programing with a detailed understanding of research in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to translate research needs into High Performance Computing (HPC) CFD applications in support of the Pan Wales ‘Supercomputing Wales’ programme, either by porting existing code or designing and developing new software, and carrying out supporting work, providing advice, guidance and support, leading small scale project activities and supporting the development of research grant applications. You are expected to pursue excellence in research and to inspire others to do the same.

This post is full time and is fixed term until 31 December 2022.

Salary:  £34,304 - £40,927 per annum (Grade 6)

Job ref: 14095BR

For informal enquiries about the post please contact Prof Shunqi Pan ([email protected] )

For further details about working at Cardiff School of Engineering please contact Karen Baldwin [email protected]

Date advert posted: Wednesday, 20 April 2022

Closing date: Wednesday, 18 May 2022

The School of Engineering holds an Athena SWAN Bronze Award that recognises good employment practice and a commitment to develop the careers of women working in science. Cardiff University is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. For this vacancy we actively encourage women to apply. We will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share opportunities.

Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

“Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/research/our-research-environment/integrity-and-ethics/responsible-research-assessment”  

Job Description

Main function

To conduct research within Computational Fluid Dynamics/Hydraulics with High Performance Computing (HPC) applications in support of the Pan-Wales ‘Supercomputing Wales’ project; provide advice, guidance and support to the code development of relevant research projects and grant applications; and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University, carrying out research leading to the publishing of high-quality research. To pursue excellence in research and to inspire others to do the same.

Research

• To conduct research within Computational Fluid Dynamics/Hydraulics with High Performance Computing (HPC) applications and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University by the production of measurable outputs including bidding for funding, publishing in national academic journals and conferences, and the recruitment and supervision of postgraduate research students. 
• To develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research including research funding proposals
• To attend and or present at conferences/seminars at a local and national level as required
• To undertake administrative tasks associated with the research project, including the planning and organisation of the project and the implementation of procedures required to ensure accurate and timely reporting
• To prepare research ethics and research governance applications as appropriate
• To review and synthesise existing research literature within the field
• To participate in School research activities.
• To build and create networks both internally and externally to the university, to influence decisions, explore future research requirements, and share research ideas for the benefit of research projects

• To engage effectively with industrial, commercial and public sector organisations, professional institutions, other academic institutions etc., regionally and nationally  to raise awareness of the School’s profile, to cultivate strategically valuable alliances, and to pursue opportunities for collaboration across a range of activities. These activities are expected to contribute to the School and the enhancement of its regional and national profile.

• To undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to and which will enhance performance.
• To participate in School administration and activities to promote the School and its work to the wider University and the outside world

• Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Qualifications and Education

Additional Information

IMPORTANT: Evidencing Criteria
Candidates should evidence that they meet ALL of the essential criteria as well as, where relevant, the desirable criteria.
As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide this evidence via a supporting statement. Please ensure when submitting this document / attaching it to your application profile you name it with the vacancy reference number, in this instance, 14095BR.  

Job Category

Academic - Research