Postdoctoral Researcher - Mathematical Modelling of Multi-Phase Fluid Flow

Job title:

Postdoctoral Researcher (FTC) – Mathematical Modelling of Multi-Phase Fluid Flow

1 year Fixed Term Contract

About Us:

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Location:

Cambridge, England

SLB Cambridge Research (SCR) is part of SLB’s global network of research and engineering centres. SCR is a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment with state-of-the-art research and computing facilities. We work on applied research projects in the physical sciences to meet the current and future challenges of the industry.

SLB Cambridge Research is a distinctive marquee-like structure dominating the High Cross site on the western outskirts of Cambridge, England. This spectacular building was completed in 1985 and the smaller second phase was opened in 1992. It has recently been classified as a Grade II listed building. Altogether, there are more than 930 m2; of laboratory space and offices for more than 100 scientists, technicians and domain experts.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a creative self-motivated postdoctoral researcher to develop models for multiphase fluid flow. The job will require experience in first-principle and numerical modelling approaches and working with experimentalists and domain experts. In this role you will work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and engage with business and engineering teams to ensure their solutions have a significant impact.

Typical Responsibilities and Duties:

• Work in modelling multiphase fluid flow (gas, liquid, and solid flow physics)
• Work with experimentalist and production domain experts to build and validate models and concepts and match models to experimental or field data
• Engage and collaborate with SLB technical community
• Ability to develop novel solutions to research and engineering problems, and articulate them to the technology team and management
• Publish scientific papers, write patent applications and attend conferences

Qualifications:

• PhD in Fluid mechanics, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, or a related field
• Expertise in first-principle modelling approaches to Multiphase Flow Dynamics (Gas, Liquid, and Solid Flow physics)
• Multi-physics CFD modelling of multiphase flows (Ansys, OpenFoam, COMSOL)
• Programming experience highly desirable
• Building and validating reduced-order models from high-fidelity simulations is highly desirable
• Experience in modelling of mechanical systems, fatigue analysis
• Understanding of Production Systems is desirable
• Relevant publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals are desirable

SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.

The recruiting process and the position can be adapted to fit most disabilities, please do not hesitate to mention this when applying.