About the role
AI summarisedSenior scientist role leading R&D on coastal protection through advanced hydrodynamic modelling, large-scale physical experiments, and CFD simulations. Focus on sustainable, climate-resilient coastal development integrating AI tools and hybrid green-grey solutions.
ResearchOnsite
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support large-scale physical modelling projects focused on coastal protection, encompassing hard infrastructure, nature-based solutions, and green-grey hybrid measures
- Conduct numerical simulations using open-source CFD software (e.g., OpenFOAM) and commercial modelling tools to simulate coastal processes and support the development of effective coastal protection strategies
- Participate in field studies and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to monitor and evaluate the performance of coastal protection solutions from both engineering and ecological perspectives
- Support structural and geotechnical assessments to evaluate the stability of coastal protection systems
- Integrate artificial intelligence (AI) tools into modelling workflows to enhance predictive capabilities, solution optimization, and computational efficiency
- Manage projects effectively, ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, and stakeholder expectations, including grantors and industry partners
- Prepare and deliver technical reports, scientific publications, and presentations to internal and external stakeholders
- Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors to support team and organizational objectives
Requirements
- PhD in Civil Engineering, Coastal Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or a related discipline
- Minimum 6 years of research or industry experience in coastal engineering or related fields
- Demonstrated expertise in the modelling of flow-structure interaction, flow-vegetation interaction and/or sediment transport processes; experience with physics-informed machine learning approaches is an advantage
- Proven ability to work independently and within collaborative teams
- Strong problem-solving skills and resourcefulness in addressing complex technical challenges
- Ability to manage tasks within defined timelines and budgets
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in stakeholder engagement and technical documentation