Postdoctoral Researcher

7 days ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom SLB Full time

Job title:

Postdoctoral Researcher (FTC) – Mathematical Modelling of Multi-Phase Fluid Flow

1 year Fixed Term Contract

About Us:

We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet.

At SLB we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. That is our purpose. As innovators, that has been our mission for 100 years. We are facing the world's greatest balancing act- how to simultaneously reduce emissions and meet the world's growing energy demands. We're working on that answer. Every day, a step closer.

Our collective future depends on decarbonizing the fossil fuel industry, while innovating a new energy landscape. It's what drives us. Ensuring progress for people and the planet, on the journey to net zero and beyond. For a balanced planet.

Our purpose: Together, we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. You can find out more about us on https://www.slb.com/who-we-are

Location:

Cambridge, England

SLB Cambridge Research (SCR) is part of SLB's global network of research and engineering centres. SCR is a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment with state-of-the-art research and computing facilities. We work on applied research projects in the physical sciences to meet the current and future challenges of the industry.

SLB Cambridge Research is a distinctive marquee-like structure dominating the High Cross site on the western outskirts of Cambridge, England. This spectacular building was completed in 1985 and the smaller second phase was opened in 1992. It has recently been classified as a Grade II listed building. Altogether, there are more than 930 m2; of laboratory space and offices for more than 100 scientists, technicians and domain experts.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a creative self-motivated postdoctoral researcher to develop models for multiphase fluid flow. The job will require experience in first-principle and numerical modelling approaches and working with experimentalists and domain experts. In this role you will work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and engage with business and engineering teams to ensure their solutions have a significant impact.

Typical Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Work in modelling multiphase fluid flow (gas, liquid, and solid flow physics)
  • Work with experimentalist and production domain experts to build and validate models and concepts and match models to experimental or field data
  • Engage and collaborate with SLB technical community
  • Ability to develop novel solutions to research and engineering problems, and articulate them to the technology team and management
  • Publish scientific papers, write patent applications and attend conferences

Qualifications:

  • PhD in Fluid mechanics, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, or a related field
  • Expertise in first-principle modelling approaches to Multiphase Flow Dynamics (Gas, Liquid, and Solid Flow physics)
  • Multi-physics CFD modelling of multiphase flows (Ansys, OpenFoam, COMSOL)
  • Programming experience highly desirable
  • Building and validating reduced-order models from high-fidelity simulations is highly desirable
  • Experience in modelling of mechanical systems, fatigue analysis
  • Understanding of Production Systems is desirable
  • Relevant publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals are desirable

SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.

The recruiting process and the position can be adapted to fit most disabilities, please do not hesitate to mention this when applying.



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