We are seeking three postdoctoral research associates to join the ongoing research project on the ‘Stratified Turbulence and Mixing Processes’ (STAMP) funded by the European Research Council. The research is focused on stratified turbulence generated in a sustained shear flow in a new Stratified Inclined Duct (SID) apparatus. We are seeking a laboratory experimentalist, a computational fluid dynamicist and a person with interests in data assimilation and the application of AI to turbulent flows. The experimentalist should have experience in either particle image velocimetry or laser induced fluorescence and the computationalist in either direct numerical simulations or large eddy simulations. The third post will require some experience in machine learning algorithms or data assimilation. In all cases familiarity with stratified turbulence is also very desirable.

Duties include developing and conducting individual and collaborative research objectives. The role holders will be expected to plan and manage their own research and administration, with guidance if required. You must be able to communicate material of a technical nature and be able to build internal and external contacts. You may be asked to assist in the supervision of student projects, the development of student research skills, provide instruction or plan/deliver seminars relating to your research area.

The successful candidates will have or be about to receive a PhD in mathematics, engineering or a closely related area. The starting salary is dependent on qualifications and experience.

Informal inquiries can be made by contacting Prof. Paul Linden (pfl4@cam.ac.uk). If you have any questions about the application process, please contact LE20510@maths.cam.ac.uk.

Click the ‘Apply’ button in the advert at http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/28049/ to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Please indicate the contact details of two academic referees on the online application form and upload a full curriculum vitae and a description of your recent research (not to exceed three pages). Please ensure that at least one of your referees is contactable at any time during the selection process, and is made aware that they will be contacted by the Mathematics HR Office Administrator to request that they upload a reference for you to our Web Recruitment System; and please encourage them to do so promptly.

Limit of tenure: The funds for this post are available until 31 March 2023 in the first instance.

Closing date: 18 January 2021

Interview date: As soon as possible after the closing date.

Please quote reference LE25100 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. We particularly welcome applications from women and /or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy, as they are currently under-represented at this level in our Department.

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