Research Associate (Computational Fluid Dynamics)
Core
Conduct advanced research and analysis in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for tidal flow, wind dynamics, and offshore environmental systems to enable innovation in offshore structures and renewable energy platforms.
Role type
Research Associate (Hydrodynamics)
Builds
Numerical and experimental models for tidal energy, wind flow behavior, marine structures, and coastal engineering applications.
Domain
Marine engineering, offshore renewable energy, fluid dynamics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
CFD simulation, numerical modeling, experimental design, wave tank testing, field data collection, MATLAB, Python, ANSYS Fluent, ANSYS CFX, STAR-CCM+, OpenFOAM, SolidWorks, data visualization, technical writing
Preferred skills
fluid–structure interaction analysis, biofouling assessment, climate-induced marine condition modeling, prototype development
Technologies
ANSYS Fluent, ANSYS CFX, STAR-CCM+, OpenFOAM, MATLAB, Python, SolidWorks
Responsibilities
Conduct advanced CFD research for tidal flow, wind dynamics, and fluid–structure interaction; Develop and validate numerical and experimental models for tidal energy and marine structures; Design and conduct controlled laboratory experiments including wave tank testing and flow visualization; Plan and execute field experiments involving in-situ tidal and wind measurements; Perform simulation and performance analysis under varying environmental conditions; Analyze CFD results and experimental data to support system optimization; Prepare technical documentation, research publications, and project proposals.
Seniority
Mid-level Research Associate
