Research Assistant or Associate in parallel mesh generation for high-fidelity modelling

Job number

ENG03725

Faculties

Faculty of Engineering

Departments

Department of Aeronautics

Salary or Salary range

£43,863- £57,472 per annum

Location/campus

South Kensington Campus - Hybrid

Contract type work pattern

Full time - Fixed term

Posting End Date

24 Nov 2025

About the role

You will be part of the recently awarded EPSRC Programme Grant on Advancing Parallel Mesh Generation and Geometry Representation to Enable Industrially Relevant, High-Fidelity Simulations, contributing to the development of parallel mesh generation technologies which will support the next generation of high-fidelity modelling on exascale computing platforms.

What you would be doing

You will be developing novel algorithms to enable highly parallel mesh generation to enable complex-geometry industrial simulations with unprecedented fidelity on the latest high-performance computing platforms. Your work will contribute towards solving cutting-edge engineering challenges in areas such as Formula 1, Turbomachinery and Nuclear Fusion. You will also be collaborating with experts in the field from across the UK.

What we are looking for

• Enthusiastic individuals with a passion for scientific computing.
• Background and experience in high-order finite element methods and C++ code development.
• Desire to work collaboratively and across disciplines.

Research Associate: Hold a PhD in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering or a closely related discipline, or equivalent research, industrial or commercial experience

Research Assistant: A first/masters degree (or equivalent) Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering or a closely related discipline, or equivalent research, industrial or commercial experience

• Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as Research Assistant.

What we can offer you

• Be part of a team developing cutting-edge simulation technology having real-world impact in industry.
• Grow your network by being part of a large multi-institutional team of researchers.

• Opportunities and training to develop and enhance your software engineering skills.

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.

• Grow your career: Gain access to Imperial's sector-leading dedicated career support for researchers as well as opportunities for promotion and progression

• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes).

Further information

If you require any further details on the role please contact: Dr Chris Cantwell –

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

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Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

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About Imperial

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