PhD Studentship

As the development of floating wind gathers pace and moves further offshore, there is a need for greater understanding of the hydrodynamics and structural dynamics of floating wind energy devices in extreme marine climates. This research focuses on developing high fidelity numerical solutions (CFD and FEA) to describe the hydrodynamic characteristics that will be utilised to inform novel mooring and anchor design of floating offshore wind devices. The project may also include scaled physical modelling.

The PhD candidate will work along side academics and industry partners on the joint industry academic project. The position’s working place is at University College Cork campus.

Role of Researcher:

The PhD researcher will join a highly dynamic, research team performing leading research in offshore renewable energy engineering.

The following are the primary desirable candidate criteria:

• Minimum 2H1 (second class honours, grade 1) honours degree, or equivalent in undergraduate or Master’s degree in Engineering or similar discipline
• Strong engineering and analytical skills
• Excellent undergraduate grades
• Some computer modelling skills would be advantageous
• Fluency in both written and spoken English is essential
• Excellent English academic writing skills
• Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills
• Aptitude for taking initiative and working independently
• Demonstrable capability of working within a project team and ability to innovate

The primary duties for the post will include CFD or FEA or both modelling, hydrodynamic analysis, wave tank testing, collaboration with industry partners and project co-ordination, contribution to project deliverables. Publishing of papers in high-ranking academic journals will be a high priority.

For further particulars on this studentship please see https://www.ucc.ie/en/hr/vacancies/research/full-details-1826673-en.html