Job Overview
Post-doctoral researcher sought in the Department of Engineering to research the performance and application of wind-assisted ship propulsion technologies.
Contribute to robust methods for assessing the potential of wind-assisted propulsion to reduce ship energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
Join BCU's commitments within the UK National Clean Maritime Research Hub, working with project partners to deliver high-quality research outputs, publications, technical guidance and impact.
Undertake research into wind-assisted ship propulsion and its contribution to maritime decarbonisation, developing and applying analytical, numerical and/or performance-prediction methods.
Analyse ship and wind propulsion performance data and evaluate potential reductions in energy use and greenhouse gas emissions, helping develop and validate assessment methodologies.
Work collaboratively with researchers across BCU, the National Clean Maritime Research Hub and relevant industry partners.
Prepare high-quality journal papers, conference papers, technical reports and other outputs, and present findings at project meetings, conferences, workshops and stakeholder events.
Contribute to knowledge exchange and engagement with the maritime industry and other stakeholders, and support delivery of agreed project milestones, with opportunity to supervise PhD and MRes students.
PhD (or near completion) in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Fluid Dynamics or a closely related discipline required, plus strong knowledge of engineering analysis, modelling or performance prediction.
Fixed-term contract until March 2028; salary £39,002 to £44,131 per annum; closing date 2 November 2026; interviews expected week commencing 16 November 2026.
Original company posting: https://jobs.bcu.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=ABCE26061