Research Associate (Autonomous Marine Vehicle) (402327)
 

Salary: £33,309
FTE: 1 (35 hours/week)
Term: Fixed term (24 months)
Closing date: 30 November 2021

The University of Strathclyde is a leading international technological institution ranking among the top-20 research-intensive universities in the UK and has received the Entrepreneurial University award for four consecutive years. The Engineering Faculty is one of the largest in the UK, and joint research of the Department of NAOME (Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine Engineering) with the other Faculty’s Departments is rated fourth in “Research Power” in the UK by the last Research Excellence Framework. NAOME currently has a strong workforce of 27 full-time academic staff and more than 170 Postgraduate researchers including PhD and MPhil students, research assistants and fellows addressing a wide range of topics in marine technology. Topics include naval architecture, marine engineering, ocean engineering, energy efficiency within the framework of environmental priorities, marine design, operations and safety and fluid-structure interaction. NAOME is one of the largest research resources in the maritime field in Europe and the world, ranked No. 4 in the world and No.1 in the U.K. on Ocean/Marine Engineering in2021 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects. NAOME’s research vision is to uphold our position as a world-leading department of Marine Technology, by nurturing a sustainable research environment which supports continuous improvement and growth.

NAOME seeks to employ a Research Associate for a project to develop marine renewable energy powered autonomous marine vehicles. The researcher will work on the development of the next generation autonomous surface and underwater marine vehicles (e.g. wave glider or underwater glider) powered by marine renewable energy sources (wind, wave, tidal and thermal energy). The candidate is expected to be skilled in marine renewable energy, naval architecture, marine hydrodynamics and marine autonomous systems. The successful applicant will join the research group, Applied Biomimetics Marine Hydrodynamics Group, https://www.abmhydro.com/, developing innovative biomimetics solutions for the maritime industry. The team focuses on experimental and numerical marine hydrodynamics in the areas of marine propulsion and marine renewable energy.

As a Research Associate, under the general guidance of a research leader, you will develop research objectives and proposals,play a lead role in relation to a specific project/s or part of a broader project, conduct individual and/or collaborative research,contribute to the development of new research methods, identify sources of funding, and contribute to the securing of funds for research, including drafting grant proposals and planning for future proposals. You will write up research work for publication,individually or in collaboration with colleagues, and disseminate the results via peer reviewed journal publications and presentation at conferences. You will join external networks to share information and ideas, inform the development of research objectives and to identify potential sources of funding. You will collaborate with colleagues to ensure that research advances inform departmental teaching effort and you will collaborate with colleagues on the development of knowledge exchange activities by, for example, participating in initiatives which establish research links with industry and influence public policy and the professions. You will supervise student projects, provide advice to students and contribute to teaching as required by, for example, running tutorials and supervising practical work. You will contribute in a developing capacity to Department/School,Faculty and/or University administrative and management functions and committees and engage in continuous professional development.

To be considered for the role, you will be educated to a minimum of PhD level in an appropriate discipline relevant to Naval Architecture, Marine Technology, Mechatronic Engineering, Marine Renewable Energy (Tidal, Wave or Thermal Energy), or have significant relevant experience in addition to a relevant degree. You will welcome research challenges and have a “can-do”attitude, willing to develop yourself to be a research leader. You will have sufficient breadth or depth of knowledge in autonomous marine vehicle and marine renewable energy and a developing ability to conduct individual research work, to disseminate results through high quality publications and to prepare research proposals. You will have an ability to plan and organise your own workload effectively and an ability to work within a team environment. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to listen, engage and persuade, and to present complex information in an accessible way to a range of audiences.

Whilst not essential for the role, applications are welcomed from candidates with: relevant work experience, membership of relevant Chartered/professional bodies (including the Higher Education Academy), experience of relevant student supervision and teaching activities, and/or experience of knowledge exchange related activities.The position is initially offered on a 24 month fixed-term basis with the potential for further extension depending on funding.

Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Dr Weichao Shi, Weichao.shi@strath.ac.uk.


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Faculty
Faculty of Engineering
Department/School
Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering
Staff Category
Research
Type of Employment
Fixed-term
Working Hours
Full-time
Vacancy Description
 
Salary: £33,309
FTE: 1 (35 hours/week)
Term: Fixed term (24 months)
Closing date: 30 November 2021

The University of Strathclyde is a leading international technological institution ranking among the top-20 research-intensive universities in the UK and has received the Entrepreneurial University award for four consecutive years. The Engineering Faculty is one of the largest in the UK, and joint research of the Department of NAOME (Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine Engineering) with the other Faculty’s Departments is rated fourth in “Research Power” in the UK by the last Research Excellence Framework. NAOME currently has a strong workforce of 27 full-time academic staff and more than 170 Postgraduate researchers including PhD and MPhil students, research assistants and fellows addressing a wide range of topics in marine technology. Topics include naval architecture, marine engineering, ocean engineering, energy efficiency within the framework of environmental priorities, marine design, operations and safety and fluid-structure interaction. NAOME is one of the largest research resources in the maritime field in Europe and the world, ranked No. 4 in the world and No.1 in the U.K. on Ocean/Marine Engineering in2021 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects. NAOME’s research vision is to uphold our position as a world-leading department of Marine Technology, by nurturing a sustainable research environment which supports continuous improvement and growth.

NAOME seeks to employ a Research Associate for a project to develop marine renewable energy powered autonomous marine vehicles. The researcher will work on the development of the next generation autonomous surface and underwater marine vehicles (e.g. wave glider or underwater glider) powered by marine renewable energy sources (wind, wave, tidal and thermal energy). The candidate is expected to be skilled in marine renewable energy, naval architecture, marine hydrodynamics and marine autonomous systems. The successful applicant will join the research group, Applied Biomimetics Marine Hydrodynamics Group, https://www.abmhydro.com/, developing innovative biomimetics solutions for the maritime industry. The team focuses on experimental and numerical marine hydrodynamics in the areas of marine propulsion and marine renewable energy.

As a Research Associate, under the general guidance of a research leader, you will develop research objectives and proposals,play a lead role in relation to a specific project/s or part of a broader project, conduct individual and/or collaborative research,contribute to the development of new research methods, identify sources of funding, and contribute to the securing of funds for research, including drafting grant proposals and planning for future proposals. You will write up research work for publication,individually or in collaboration with colleagues, and disseminate the results via peer reviewed journal publications and presentation at conferences. You will join external networks to share information and ideas, inform the development of research objectives and to identify potential sources of funding. You will collaborate with colleagues to ensure that research advances inform departmental teaching effort and you will collaborate with colleagues on the development of knowledge exchange activities by, for example, participating in initiatives which establish research links with industry and influence public policy and the professions. You will supervise student projects, provide advice to students and contribute to teaching as required by, for example, running tutorials and supervising practical work. You will contribute in a developing capacity to Department/School,Faculty and/or University administrative and management functions and committees and engage in continuous professional development.

To be considered for the role, you will be educated to a minimum of PhD level in an appropriate discipline relevant to Naval Architecture, Marine Technology, Mechatronic Engineering, Marine Renewable Energy (Tidal, Wave or Thermal Energy), or have significant relevant experience in addition to a relevant degree. You will welcome research challenges and have a “can-do”attitude, willing to develop yourself to be a research leader. You will have sufficient breadth or depth of knowledge in autonomous marine vehicle and marine renewable energy and a developing ability to conduct individual research work, to disseminate results through high quality publications and to prepare research proposals. You will have an ability to plan and organise your own workload effectively and an ability to work within a team environment. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to listen, engage and persuade, and to present complex information in an accessible way to a range of audiences.

Whilst not essential for the role, applications are welcomed from candidates with: relevant work experience, membership of relevant Chartered/professional bodies (including the Higher Education Academy), experience of relevant student supervision and teaching activities, and/or experience of knowledge exchange related activities.The position is initially offered on a 24 month fixed-term basis with the potential for further extension depending on funding.

Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Dr Weichao Shi, Weichao.shi@strath.ac.uk.


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