Are you eager to contribute to cutting-edge research in the field of submarine geohazards? We’re thrilled to offer an opportunity within the Department of Civil and Structural Engineering at the University of Sheffield, in collaboration with Delft University of Technology, the British Geological Survey, and our industrial partner, Geowynd.
This role presents a unique chance to play a pivotal role in developing advanced hazard assessment techniques for submarine mass movements. Your work will directly impact the resilience of offshore infrastructure, which plays a crucial role in providing renewable energy—a strategic priority for the UK and many other nations.
You will work within the context of the EPSRC-funded project ‘Submarine Mass Movements and Their Interaction with Critical Offshore Infrastructure. Your responsibilities will involve applying 3D multiphase numerical modelling to investigate the activation and propagation of submarine landslides. You will utilize innovative methods like the coupling of Computational Fluid Dynamics and the Discrete-Element Method (CFD-DEM). Additionally, you will validate your modelling outputs using experimental and high-fidelity data obtained through centrifuge modelling at Delft University of Technology. Moreover, you will contribute to the development of a risk assessment framework for submarine transmission cables, with a focus on identifying scale effects in laboratory modelling.
The ideal candidate for this position will hold or be close to completing a PhD in civil engineering, earth sciences, or other relevant disciplines. You should possess strong practical laboratory skills, effective communication skills (both written and verbal), and excellent mathematical and programming abilities. Your work will extend to collaborative efforts with colleagues at the host institution and partnering universities, as well as industry partners.
You will be based in the Department of Civil and Structural Engineering at the University of Sheffield, with a 4-month study period in the Netherlands hosted by the Department of Civil Engineering and Geosciences at Delft University of Technology. During this period, you will oversee scaled experimental tests conducted with the geotechnical centrifuge.
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