• 1 x full time, fixed term (until June 2025) position available
• Salary Level at Academic Level B + 17% Super
• Be part of the Hydroacoustics research team and help develop and apply computational fluid dynamics (CFD) tools for the prediction of the hydrodynamic and hydroacoustic behaviours of Maritime Platforms

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About the Role

As the Research Fellow, you will undertake research activities in line with the University's research strategy and will work under the auspices of DSTG and collaborate with the Hydroacoustics group to develop and apply computational fluid dynamics (CFD) tools for the prediction of the hydrodynamic and hydroacoustic behaviours of Maritime Platforms, including the verification and validation of those tools. You will use CFD to study of the formation of wake structures and understand the hydrodynamic and hydroacoustic implications for maritime platforms. Part of your role, will include designing and carrying out CFD studies to validate against experimental measurements of flow-field and loads data of maritime platforms.

About You

To be successful for this position, you will have:

• High-level competency and achievement in CFD, with experience applying new and emerging techniques such as machine learning desirable
• Evidence of scientific research publications in the field fluid dynamics using CFD
• Demonstrated experience applying CFD to the study the performance and characteristics of Maritime Platforms
• Demonstrated experience validating and/or benchmarking CFD for Maritime Platforms
• Demonstrated experience using CFD in High Performance Computer environments (parallelisation, parametric studies)
• Proven ability to work autonomously and in teams to meet project outcomes, milestones, deadlines and to manage workloads and respond to changing priorities, as required
• Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate to stakeholders through presentations and written reports that convey scientific and engineering outcomes
• Ability to co-supervise postgraduate-by-research students in the field of fluid dynamics

Qualifications

Mandatory:

• An honours degree in Maritime, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent in Computational Fluid Dynamics with experience using RANS desirable
• Recent completion of a PhD or equivalent experience
• Appointment to this position requires an Australian citizenship and an ability to obtain and hold a security clearance (Negative Vetting 1)
• Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children check.

To Apply

Please submit your CV, cover letter and separately address the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link below.

For further information about this position, please see Position Description below or contact Professor Pier Marzocca, Associate Dean - School of Engineering at pier.marzocca@rmit.edu.au

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