This post will be part of a new EPSRC-funded multidisciplinary project “MUltiphase Flow-induced Fluid-flexible structure InteractioN in Subsea applications (MUFFINS)” and you will focus on the advancement of the one-dimensional transient two-fluid (liquid-gas) force models and open-source tools to predict the multiphase (stratified, slug, churn, annular) flow behaviours in long flexible pipelines and risers with different geometries, by also accounting for potential effects of multiphase flow-induced vibration, external flow vortex-induced vibration, and overall fluid-pipe interactions at fundamental and practical levels.
You will have a PhD (or near completion) in relevant discipline (Civil, Mechanical, Offshore, Subsea, Oil & Gas or Chemical Engineering, or Applied Mathematics), with an excellent record in mathematical modelling, computer programming and software management. You will have fundamental and practical knowledge in multiphase liquid-gas flows, flow-induced vibrations, vortex-induced vibrations, fluid-structure interactions, subsea pipelines and risers in offshore oil & gas applications, with experience in working with industry.
You will have excellent interpersonal and project management skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to write technical reports and scientific journal papers, with experience in big data analysis and management, and in transferring knowledge to a general public and non-specialist audiences.
The post is available fixed term for 36 months
For enquiries about the post, please contact the project Principal Investigator and Consortium Lead Dr Narakorn Srinil (
[email protected]).
The appointed researcher will join the ‘Fluid-flexible structure iNterAction ReseArch’ (FlexNARA) group. Please visit
www.staff.ncl.ac.uk/narakorn.srinil/ The University holds a silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality, and the University holds the HR Excellence in Research award for our work to support the career development of our researchers. We are also a member of the Euraxess network.
Salary:
£29,799 to £38,833 (PhD nearing completion)
£27,285 to £28,936 (PhD awarded)
Please be advised that due to a new minimum salary threshold of £30,000 per annum imposed by the UKVI, this post may not qualify for University sponsorship under Tier 2 of the points based system.
