The department of Chemical and Process Engineering are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Research Associate to work on an innovative industry-funded project, led by Dr Leo Lue (leo.lue@strath.ac.uk) and Dr Jun Li (jun.li@strath.ac.uk), focusing on the development of a transformative technology for Oil & Gas well decommissioning. You will be a core part of an interdisciplinary research team working closely with our Industrial Partner to validate, predict, and optimise the performance characteristics of the technology in the conditions found in Oil and Gas wells. You will carry out multiphysics modelling of multiphase reacting flows and heat transfer in high-pressure water systems using a variety of finite element modelling tools, including ANSYS and NGSolve.
To be considered for the role, you will be educated to a minimum of PhD level in Chemical Engineering or Thermal Engineering, or have significant relevant experience in addition to a relevant degree. You will have sufficient breadth or depth of knowledge in multiphysics modelling, particularly using ANSYS, programming in Python, and a developing ability to conduct independent research work, to disseminate results 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.
While 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.
Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Dr Jun Li, Reader (jun.li@strath.ac.uk).
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