Job Description

This is an exciting post within the NDC, supporting projects using the NDC\xe2\x80\x99s state-of-the-art, real-time, real-physics marine simulator with a 300-degree immersive environment and 4 control stations. The simulator is co-funded by the Scottish Government\xe2\x80\x99s Decommissioning Challenge Fund and the Centre. It was supplied by the Offshore Simulation Centre AS in \xc3\x85lesund, Norway (https://osc.no/ ), who are providing ongoing technical support and project collaboration. The system is unique within the UK and you will have the opportunity to understand its capabilities and get involved in projects which will require further development of the system.

In this role you will be responsible for understanding industry challenges, working with our Simulator Technical Manager to develop scenarios, run simulations and develop models of new infrastructure and incorporate these into the simulator with support from OSC. Other opportunities will include working with staff and students at the NDC, regulators and companies to develop a \xe2\x80\x9cSmart Energy Basin\xe2\x80\x9d concept using the simulator to visualise data across the entire UK continental shelf to assist in decision making.

You will work report to Dr Marcin Kapitaniak, our Simulator Technical Manager and will work closely with Prof Richard Neilson, the Centre Director, the NDC\xe2\x80\x99s Business Development analyst and Project Delivery Manager, to assist in the development of the simulator and the scoping and effective of delivery of projects. You will interact extensively with industry and must have good interpersonal and communication skills as well as a high level of technical ability in modelling/simulation. Ideally you will have a PhD in physics, engineering, naval architecture or a similar subject with experience of dynamics modelling. You should also be able to evidence working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team.

As this is a funding limited position funded from the Oil and Gas Technology Centre, it is available until 30 September 2026.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 6, \xc2\xa337,099 - \xc2\xa344,263 per annum, with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Marcin Kapitaniak by telephone on +44(0)7975914828 or email or Professor Richard Neilson by telephone on +44 (0)7776 596006 or email .

Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa. At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. Please do not hesitate to contact Lucy Redmayne, HR Adviser (e-mail: ) for further information.

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Job Reference Number: ENG217R

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 11 September 2023

University of Aberdeen