PhD Studentship

22 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University College Cork

Department

School of Engineering and Architecture

Research Field

Engineering

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Ireland

Application Deadline

26 Jan 2024 - 17:00 (Europe/Dublin)

Type of Contract

Not Applicable

Job Status

Not Applicable

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

As the development of floating wind gathers pace and moves further offshore, there is a need for greater understanding of the hydrodynamics and structural dynamics of floating wind energy devices in extreme marine climates. This research focuses on developing high fidelity numerical solutions (CFD and FEA) to describe the hydrodynamic characteristics that will be utilised to inform novel mooring and anchor design of floating offshore wind devices. The project may also include scaled physical modelling.

The PhD candidate will work along side academics and industry partners on the joint industry academic project. The position’s working place is at University College Cork campus.

Role of Researcher:

The PhD researcher will join a highly dynamic, research team performing leading research in offshore renewable energy engineering.

The following are the primary desirable candidate criteria:

• Minimum 2H1 (second class honours, grade 1) honours degree, or equivalent in undergraduate or Master’s degree in Engineering or similar discipline
• Strong engineering and analytical skills
• Excellent undergraduate grades
• Some computer modelling skills would be advantageous
• Fluency in both written and spoken English is essential
• Excellent English academic writing skills
• Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills
• Aptitude for taking initiative and working independently
• Demonstrable capability of working within a project team and ability to innovate

The primary duties for the post will include CFD or FEA or both modelling, hydrodynamic analysis, wave tank testing, collaboration with industry partners and project co-ordination, contribution to project deliverables. Publishing of papers in high-ranking academic journals will be a high priority.

For further particulars on this studentship please see https://www.ucc.ie/en/hr/vacancies/research/full-details-1826673-en.html

Requirements
Additional Information
Additional comments

Please submit your application to Michael O’Shea, Lecturer, Discipline of Civil Engineering, Email: [email protected] . Application should include: 

• C.v. and
• 1 page max covering letter

Please quote 'PhD Studentship in Offshore Wind Modelling - AMSFLOW' on the subject line of your email.

Closing date for applications: 26 January 2024.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

UCC

Country

Ireland

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.ucc.ie/en/hr/vacancies/research/full-details-1826673-en.html

Contact

City

Cork

Website

http://www.ucc.ie/en/

Street

Western Road

STATUS: EXPIRED