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Postdoctoral Research Associate

Exeter, Hybrid💼 Full-time💰 $34,610–$34,610🗓 2026-05-31 → 2026-07-31

Core

Lead structural design and validation of a novel water pipe junction using finite element modelling, AI-driven inverse design, and CFD analysis.

Role type

Postdoctoral Research Associate (Structural Engineering & AI)

Builds

A leak-free, cost-effective alternative pipeline junction for South West Water

Domain

Civil Engineering / Water Infrastructure / Machine Learning

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

nonlinear finite element modelling, parametric simulation, AI and machine learning for inverse design, experimental testing with Digital Image Correlation (DIC), computational fluid dynamics (CFD), hydraulic modelling

Preferred skills

materials science collaboration, technical report writing, journal publication

Technologies

Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Digital Image Correlation (DIC), CFD solvers

Responsibilities

Perform nonlinear finite element modelling and parametric simulation of the junction device; execute AI and machine learning-driven performance-based inverse design; design and run experimental test rigs; model hydraulic performance; collaborate with materials scientists; prepare technical reports and journal publications

Seniority

Postdoctoral, hands-on IC

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