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Research Fellowship Job ref 312013
Faculties of Maths and Physical Sciences and Engineering
Closing Date: 21-10-2005
Further details:
Research Fellowship in Computational Polymer/Complex Fluid Dynamics
Applications are invited for this post-doctoral research fellowship as
part of a leading interdisciplinary research team into the complex
flows of polymer melts with specific molecular architectures. This is
the second phase of the EPSRC/industry funded "Microscale Polymer
Processing" consortium. These posts, in physics, mathematics and
computing, will be held at the University of Leeds. Other centres of
the collaboration host the chemistry and engineering activities.
PDRA in advanced numerical finite-element computing (School of Computing).
You will develop fast adaptive mesh techniques for 3D viscoelastic
flow-solving, developing the code in collaboration with physicists and
mathematicians.
For further information please contact Professor. P. K. Jimack p.k.jimack@leeds.ac.uk
Research 1A (£21,640 - £25,699 p.a.)
The University is introducing a new reward framework which will
facilitate the recruitment, retention and motivation of world class
staff.
Senior applicants with project management experience will have the
opportunity to assist in the administration of the project. This post
is for two years, with the expectation of further extension. Part-time
working may be available.
Further details and particulars may be obtained from Mrs. Maureen Thompson
email maureen@phys-irc.leeds.ac.uk IRC in Polymer Science &
Technology, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT tel 0113 343 3810.
Please quote relevant job reference number on your correspondence.
Job ref 312013 Closing date 21 October 2005
The University of Leeds
Job Description for Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Advanced Numerical Finite-Element Computing
Background
This two year post, with the expectation of further extension is to
undertake research as part of a lively and productive interdisciplinary
research team looking at the development of efficient and reliable
adaptive finite element techniques for the solution of transient
three-dimensional viscoelastic flow problems. The appointee will
undertake their day-to-day work as part of the Scientific Computing
Group in the School of Computing at Leeds but will collaborate closely
with other members of the research team, especially those from Applied
Mathematics and Physics.
The proposed research will begin by further developing the efficiency
and robustness of the team's existing two-dimensional Lagrangian finite
element viscoelastic code, and then assessing potential mechanisms for
the development of reliable and efficient three-dimensional algorithms.
The next stage of the work will require the implementation of the
three-dimensional code followed by validation and application to a
variety of challenging theoretically and industrially motivated flow
problems. The code will also be used by other members of the
multidisciplinary team to study three-dimensional instabilities and new
constitutive models, hence it should be based upon good software
engineering practice.
Areas of Responsibility
The appointee will be expected to undertake the following roles to a high standard.
· The development, in collaboration with the project investigators, of
the most suitable techniques and algorithms for the production of a
transient three-dimensional viscoelastic flow solver, capable of
simulating a wide range of problems in an efficient and reliable manner.
· The implementation, testing, validation and further development of
the solver in well-engineered, flexible and portable software.
· Liaison with other members of the multidisciplinary research team who wish to make use of the codes developed.
· Contribution to regular group meetings of the research team and subsets thereof.
· Contribution to the writing of academic papers and making
presentations at seminars, workshops and conferences as appropriate.
Person Specification
Applicants should possess, or expect to obtain, a Ph.D. (or equivalent
experience) in some computational aspects of Applied Mathematics,
Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, Fluid Dynamics or a related
discipline. Demonstrable expertise will be expected in at least one,
but preferably many, of the following areas.
· The development and use of finite element methods for the solution of partial differential equations (highly desirable).
· The modelling and simulation of viscoelastic flows (desirable).
· The computational solution of three-dimensional problems and the associated mesh generation issues (desirable).
· The development and application of Lagrangian or adaptive numerical methods (desirable).
· The computational simulation of time-dependent problems (desirable).
You should have the capacity to undertake original research and,
although working under the supervision of the grant holders, will be
expected to contribute your own research inputs into the research
programme. Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential
since the appointee will be working with numerous established and
active research groups from a range of core disciplines.
How to apply:
Applications should include the following:-
· A completed application form
· Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form . Please return the Form in a separate envelope marked 'EOs Monitoring'.
HOW TO APPLY
Completed applications should be returned to Mrs Maureen Thompson,
IRC in Polymer Science & Technology, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2
9JT, email maureen@phys-irc.leeds.ac.uk, quoting job ref 312012 by no
later than 21 October 2005.
Disabled Applicants
The post is located in the School of Computing, which is fully
accessible. Disabled applicants wishing to review access to the
building are invited to contact the department direct. Additional
information may be sought from the Team Co-ordinator in Disability
Services, email disability@leeds.ac.uk or tel 0113 343 3927
Disabled applicants are not obliged to inform employers of their
disability but will still be covered by the Disability Discrimination
Act once their disability becomes known.
Data Protection
The information you provide in your application will be used to
consider your suitability for the post for which you have applied. If
your application is not successful the information will be disposed of
confidentially within 8 months. If your application is successful and
you are appointed, your information and future data will be processed
in accordance with the University's Data Protection Code of Practice. A
copy of this code can be obtained from either the University's Human
Resources Department or by visiting http://www.leeds.ac.uk/hr/policy/index.htm
Health and Safety Responsibilities
You are required to adhere and comply to the provisions of the Health
and Safety at Work Act, related Regulations and in accordance to the
University's Policy on Health and Safety which can be accessed via http://www.leeds.ac.uk/safety/ul_only/usp/uspindex.htm.
In addition you are also required to cooperate with regard to the
implementation of Health and Safety arrangements and should not
interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interest of Health,
Safety and Welfare at Work.
This post is exempt from Criminal Records Disclosure.
Applying for posts
Please note that if you are considering applying for this post you must
be able to supply proof of the right to work in the UK. If you do not
have the right to work in the UK you would need to obtain a work
permit. We are obliged by European law to appoint people who are
citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA) where possible. Where
there are no skills shortages for a particular post it is highly
unlikely that a work permit would be granted
If you are selected for interview we will contact you within 4 weeks
after the closing date; if you are not selected for interview the
University will not contact you again. The volume of applications for
each post prevents us from being able to notify everyone of the outcome
of their application. This unfortunately means we are treating you less
courteously than we would wish, but we hope you will appreciate the
reasons for this.
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