Fluid Flow Modeller

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a Fluid Flow Modeller to join our team in HSE�s Science Division. You will apply mathematical modelling and numerical analyses to a wide range of health and safety-related applications. The successful candidate will be involved in modelling anything from releases of cryogenic hydrogen to explosions to the transmission of SARS-CoV-2.�

This post will be based in the Science Division of the HSE at our Science and Research Centre in Buxton, Derbyshire. HSE�s Science Division is a world leading provider of health and safety solutions to industry and government. The scope of our work requires a diversity of talented individuals.

Our capabilities encompass a wide range of topics including; fire, explosion, process safety and engineering; occupational and environmental health; risk assessment; work environment; and specialist photographic and analytical services. This breadth of expertise underpins our particular strength in creating multidisciplinary teams to support major incident investigations and policy development, as well as undertaking high quality research.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is Britain�s national regulator for workplace health and safety. We are dedicated to protecting people and places and helping everyone lead safer and healthier lives.

Our role goes beyond worker protection to include public assurance. We work to ensure people feel safe where they live, where they work and, in their environment.

Great Britain�s health and safety record is the envy of much of the world. Central to this is our work to protect people by managing risk in a proportionate and effective way, supporting innovation and increasing productivity.

Part time working hours are available for this role. We can accept part time applicants who can commit to working a minimum of 28 hours per week.

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for a Scientist to join our Fluid Dynamics Team in the Analysis and Risk Capability Group in a growing organisation. The team carry out numerical analysis across a broad range of fluid flow problems using various techniques including Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). Our main expertise lies in the analysis and modelling of fluid flows using approaches ranging from simple empirical and integral models to large complex three-dimensional CFD simulations. We apply mathematical skills in a wide range of health and safety-related applications areas such as gas dispersion, two-phase flows, fire and smoke movement, source terms and explosions.

The work carried out by the team is project based and can vary greatly in nature. Projects may be internally or externally funded, research or support projects, or incident investigations. There is a strong emphasis on team working and collaboration, and you will be expected to work with specialists and technical experts across many other disciplines.

Please note: as part of this role there will be some occasional travel required, this will include travelling for meetings and events. Full notice will be provided if successful in post when this will occur.

Person specification

You will be able to:

Apply knowledge on fluid dynamics and modelling in research projects for HSE or externally funded projectsReport the outcomes of scientific work through writing reports and papers, presentations and providing verbal feedback to customersLiaise with colleagues in other parts of HSE to support multi-disciplinary teams to offer the best possible service to customersManage your time and resources within your control to ensure that projects are completed to time and costContribute to the development of future work for the Team by providing ideas and technical input to bidsTake personal responsibility for ensuring that your training and development are aligned with business objectives

Essential skills:

An in-depth understanding of fluid flow behaviour and expertise in fluid flow modelling which can relate to relevant health and safety applicationsGood communication skills, including report writing and presenting to customersAbility to work with scientists from a range of disciplines

At HSE, we are proud to be able to offer our people the opportunity to work in a hybrid way which combines working from home and the office. This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and your allocated office will be your contractual place of work. There will be a requirement to travel to the office for various activities , collaborative working, supporting and training colleagues. If hybrid working is suitable for you and your role, the arrangements will be determined primarily by business need, but personal circumstances and other relevant circumstances will also be taken into account. Therefore, we would encourage candidates to consider if the commute from home to the office is a feasible distance to travel before making an application. Please note that if you are successful, hybrid working will be discussed prior to taking up the post.

Qualifications

A Degree in a relevant numerate discipline
A PhD, or equivalent relevant experience, in the development and application of fluid flow models

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Communicating and InfluencingWorking Together

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

GSE Framework: Building and applying knowledge - Applying knowledge

Benefits

Alongside your salary of �34,509, Health and Safety Executive contributes �9,317 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Learning and development tailored to your roleAn environment with flexible working optionsA culture encouraging inclusion and diversity

We invest in our people with;�

Competitive rates of payAccess to the highly competitive Civil Service Pension Scheme to which HSE contribute far more than in the private sector.�Family friendly policies and working hours to help balance your home life and careerCarer friendly policies to help create a supportive working culture25 days annual holiday increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays and 1-day Civil Service privilege leaveParental leave benefitsAs a member of HSE you will gain access to a wide range of fantastic benefits that you can take advantage of such as the Cycle to Work Scheme, E-Gift Cards and Vouchers via our partner EdenRed

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