Research Scientist in Multiphase Flow and Experimental Fluid Dynamics
4 weeks ago
Directorate: School of Engineering & Physical Sciences
Salary: Grade 7 (£36,023-£45,585)
Contract Type: Full Time (1FTE), Fixed Term (24 Months with a possible extension to 36 Months)
About the ProjectThe Research Associate will work on the EPSRC-funded project REVOC - Towards smart manufacturing: Responsive Gas-Solid Vortex Chambers, aimed at developing compact, robust, and modular technology to intensify gas-solid processes underpinning industrial decarbonization.
The appointed candidate will work with a computational PDRA, technicians, UGs students, and the project lead, Dr Victor Francia, contributing to the broader research group, xFlow – Complex Flow Technologies, meetings and activities designed to support REVOC.
They will play a central role in the project, driving the experimental component of the work, and interacting with industrial partners and the advisory board. The applicant will develop and commission new facilities, liaise with mechanical workshops to prototype vortex chambers, and study the dynamic behaviour of centrifugal gas-solid fluidized beds.
About the EnvironmentHeriot-Watt University has a broad reputation for world-class teaching and leading-edge, relevant research, making it one of the top UK universities for innovation, business, and industry. This position is based within EPS, a well-established international research reputation and close connection with the professional and industrial world of science, engineering, and technology.
The energy transition is a strategic research priority for Heriot-Watt, and the core of a newly created Global Research Institute focused on sustainable engineering.
Key Responsibilities- Design gas-solid vortex chambers, test, and characterise new prototypes.
- Establish experimental facilities, liaising with technicians and external industry partners.
- Design, implement, and test new control systems for gas-solid vortex technology.
- Design and carry out flow visualization experiments (PIV) in gas-solid flows.
- Collaborate with computational scientists to validate models and optimize designs.
- Develop risk assessments, COSHH forms, and standard operating procedures.
- Present research and plans at advisory boards, internal, and external meetings.
- Disseminate research via publication of scientific papers and presentation in seminars and conferences.
- Participate in xFlow's group meetings, workshops, boards, and outreach program.
- Provide guidance to technicians, students, and others working under the REVOC team.
Essential Criteria:
- Degree-level qualification in a relevant area of Engineering or Physics.
- Doctorate degree (PhD, EngD) in mechanical / industrial / chemical engineering or a related field.
- Strong expertise in experimental flow mechanics.
- Ability for prototyping, setting, and testing flow devices.
- Inter-personal skills, a can-do attitude, and a problem-solving mindset.
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience in flow visualization or particle image velocimetry.
- Experience in automation.
- Experience in turbomachinery.
- An expert engineer in multiphase flow.
- An applied scientist able to bring fundamental research into design.
- A proven innovator with experience developing technology for the energy transition.
- A proven manager, able to combine manufacturing and experimentation in R&D.
- Equipped with transferrable skills, i.e., design, prototyping, control, PIV, data analysis.
- Used to interact with industry, participate in conferences, and disseminate your work.
- Ready to pursue senior R&D positions in industry or enter an academic career.
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Midlothian, United Kingdom Heriot-Watt University Full timeJob Title: Research Associate in Multiphase Flow and Experimental Fluid MechanicsDirectorate: School of Engineering & Physical SciencesSalary: Grade 7 (£36,023-£45,585)Contract Type: Full Time (1FTE), Fixed Term (24 Months with a possible extension to 36 Months)About the ProjectThe Research Associate will work on the EPSRC-funded project REVOC - Towards...
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Midlothian, United Kingdom Heriot-Watt University Full timeJob Title: Research Associate in Multiphase Flow and Experimental Fluid MechanicsDirectorate: School of Engineering & Physical SciencesSalary: Grade 7 (£36,023-£45,585)Contract Type: Full Time (1FTE), Fixed Term (24 Months with a possible extension to 36 Months)About the ProjectThe Research Associate will work on the EPSRC-funded project REVOC - Towards...
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Midlothian, United Kingdom Heriot-Watt University Full timeJob Title: Research Associate in Multiphase Flow and Experimental Fluid MechanicsDirectorate: School of Engineering & Physical SciencesSalary: Grade 7 (£36,023-£45,585)Contract Type: Full Time (1FTE), Fixed Term (24 Months with a possible extension to 36 Months)About the ProjectThe Research Associate will work on the EPSRC-funded project REVOC - Towards...
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Midlothian, United Kingdom Heriot-Watt University Full timeJob Title: Research Associate in Multiphase Flow and Experimental Fluid MechanicsDirectorate: School of Engineering & Physical SciencesSalary: Grade 7 (£36,023-£45,585)Contract Type: Full Time (1FTE), Fixed Term (24 Months with a possible extension to 36 Months)About the ProjectThe Research Associate will work on the EPSRC-funded project REVOC - Towards...
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Midlothian, United Kingdom Heriot-Watt University Full timeJob Title: Research Associate in Multiphase Flow and Experimental Fluid MechanicsDirectorate: School of Engineering & Physical SciencesSalary: Grade 7 (£36,023-£45,585)Contract Type: Full Time (1FTE), Fixed Term (24 Months with a possible extension to 36 Months)About the RoleThe Research Associate will work on the EPSRC-funded project REVOC - Towards smart...
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Midlothian, United Kingdom Heriot-Watt University Full timeJob Title: Research Associate in Multiphase Flow and Experimental Fluid MechanicsDirectorate: School of Engineering & Physical SciencesSalary: Grade 7 (£36,023-£45,585)Contract Type: Full Time (1FTE), Fixed Term (24 Months with a possible extension to 36 Months)About the RoleThe Research Associate will work on the EPSRC-funded project REVOC - Towards smart...
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Midlothian, United Kingdom Heriot-Watt University Full timeJob Title: Research Associate in Multiphase Flow and Experimental Fluid MechanicsDirectorate: School of Engineering & Physical SciencesSalary: Grade 7 (£36,023-£45,585)Contract Type: Full Time (1FTE), Fixed Term (24 Months with a possible extension to 36 Months)About the ProjectThe Research Associate will work on the EPSRC-funded project REVOC - Towards...
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Midlothian, United Kingdom Heriot-Watt University Full timeJob Title: Research Associate in Multiphase Flow and Experimental Fluid MechanicsDirectorate: School of Engineering & Physical SciencesSalary: Grade 7 (£36,023-£45,585)Contract Type: Full Time (1FTE), Fixed Term (24 Months with a possible extension to 36 Months)About the ProjectThe Research Associate will work on the EPSRC-funded project REVOC - Towards...
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Midlothian, United Kingdom Heriot-Watt University Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Research Associate to join our team at Heriot-Watt University, working on the EPSRC-funded project REVOC - Towards smart manufacturing: Responsive Gas-Solid Vortex Chambers. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of compact, robust, and modular technology to intensify gas-solid processes...
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Midlothian, United Kingdom Heriot-Watt University Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Research Associate to join our team at Heriot-Watt University, working on the EPSRC-funded project REVOC - Towards smart manufacturing: Responsive Gas-Solid Vortex Chambers. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of compact, robust, and modular technology to intensify gas-solid processes...
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Midlothian, United Kingdom Heriot-Watt University Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Research Associate to join our team at Heriot-Watt University, working on the EPSRC-funded project REVOC - Towards smart manufacturing: Responsive Gas-Solid Vortex Chambers. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of compact, robust, and modular technology to intensify gas-solid processes...
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Midlothian, United Kingdom Heriot-Watt University Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Research Associate to join our team at Heriot-Watt University, working on the EPSRC-funded project REVOC - Towards smart manufacturing: Responsive Gas-Solid Vortex Chambers. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of compact, robust, and modular technology to intensify gas-solid processes...
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