About the role
AI summarisedWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Scientist to lead and contribute to cutting-edge research and development projects in coastal protection. The successful candidate will be responsible for advanced modelling of hydrodynamics, flow-structure and flow-vegetation interactions, and sediment transport processes through a combination of large-scale physical experiments and numerical simulation techniques.
ResearchOnsite
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support large-scale physical modelling projects focused on coastal protection, including hard infrastructure, nature-based solutions, and green-grey hybrid measures.
- Conduct numerical simulations using open-source CFD software and commercial modelling tools to simulate coastal processes and support effective protection strategies.
- Participate in field studies and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to monitor and evaluate coastal protection solutions from 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.
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.
- 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.