Research Fellow in Wave Power

4 weeks ago


Belfast, United Kingdom Queen's University Belfast Full time

The Marine Research Group at QUB has been at the forefront of wave energy development over the past 50 years and is now leading a HORIZON EUROPE funded project to build a full scale wave energy converter array. This Research Fellow post will focus on experimental tank testing to address all relevant research questions, like PTO control, array interaction and installation/towing procedures.

The group operates two tank test facilities with state of the art equipment like motion tracking and force controlled wavemakers.

About the person:

We are looking for a motivated researcher with a hands on attitude to design, build and test a fully instrumented WEC (Wave Energy Converter) array with the aim of optimising the array layout and control systems. Furthermore, we want to investigate experimentally the seakeeping of the WEC prototype during transport, wet storage and installation procedures.

Training and support will be provided, but candidates are expected to take ownership of their part of the project and produce high quality research outputs consistent with project aims and commensurate with career stage. This will include collaborating and co-authoring with the PI and wider project team, day to day lab management, planning and outreach. If desired by the candidate, opportunity will be provided to co-supervise PhD students and support teaching activities.

Candidates are required to:

  • Have or be about to obtain a *relevant in marine or coastal engineering or related fields.
  • Demonstrate specific, relevant research experience to include:
    • Undertaking research in the area of experimental testing of wave energy converters (or similar offshore structures)
    • A proven track record of using model scale tank testing to carry out analyses, critical evaluations, and interpretations of WEC designs (or similar offshore structures)
    • Working effectively as part of a research team in the development and promotion of the research theme.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website.

Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.

What we offer:

Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more at

Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.

For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit

£39,922 to £47,631 per annum


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