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Job Record #19518
TitlePostdoctoral Researcher in Offshore Hydrodynamics and CFD
CategoryPostDoc Position
EmployerSouthern University of Science and Technology
LocationChina, Guangdong, Shenzhen
InternationalYes, international applications are welcome
Closure DateThursday, January 30, 2025
Description:
Position description

Applications are invited for Postdoctoral Research Fellow (PRF) positions in 
Marine Offshore Hydrodynamics. The successful applicants will be part of an 
active research team led by Dr Xingya Feng, Assistant Professor in the 
Department of Ocean Science and Engineering at the Southern University of 
Science and Technology in Shenzhen, China. You will be working collaboratively 
with the Ocean Engineering Group members in the department led by Prof Jianfei 
Chen, Chair Professor. You will have opportunities to work with the team 
collaborators from the National University of Singapore and Hong Kong PolyU.

Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) is a public research 
university established in 2011, funded by Shenzhen Municipality. Widely regarded 
as a pioneer and innovator in collectively moving China’s higher education 
forward to match China’s ever-growing role in the international arena, SUSTech 
aspires to be a globally-renowned university that contributes significantly to 
the excellence of science and technology by excelling in interdisciplinary 
research, nurturing creative future leaders and creating knowledge. SUSTech was 
ranked 4th in the list among world's 100 fastest-rising organizations in 
“Nature Index 2018 Rising Stars”, and is No. 1 among young universities 
established after 1988. The latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University 
Rankings 2020, ranks SUSTech 9th in mainland China and between 301st and 350th 
in the world. Specially, SUSTech maintains a top three position in international 
outlook across mainland China. Located in Shenzhen, the fastest growing city in 
China, SUSTech enjoys strong connections with leading industries in China and 
renowned universities around the world.

Qualification
The PRF position is immediately available for candidates to conduct research 
under the projects on “Hydrodynamic analysis of Very Large Floating 
Structures” or “Nonlinear wave loads on offshore wind turbine monopiles in 
extreme waves”. Each appointment will be for two years with possible extension.

Job Description:
•	Offshore hydrodynamics 
•	Wave theory and wave modelling
•	Loads and motions analysis of floating structures
•	Fluid-structure interactions
•	Numerical simulation of wave-body interaction using potential flow 
and/or CFD models


Postdoctoral Research Fellow:
1.	A PhD degree (or near completed) in Civil, Offshore/Ocean, Coastal, 
Mechanical Engineering, or Applied Mathematics; priority will be given to those 
who have experiences in Hydrodynamics.
2.	Ability to perform independent research and a commitment to 
interdisciplinary research;
3.	Excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrated by 
presentation of research results at conferences and through publications;
4.	Excellent programming skills (Matlab, C++, Fortran, Python…)
5.	Experiences with Hydrodynamics and potential flow theory are desired but 
not essential. 

Salary package

1.	Basic salary is RMB330K-350K/annual (including a tax-free 180,000/annual 
allowance from Shenzhen government, compensated after passing an evaluation); 
Excellent candidate can apply for President Fellowship with salary 
RMB500,000/annual; 
2.	Foreign passport (some) holder could apply for tax exemption. 
3.	Medical insurance package, pension and other staff benefits;
4.	House renting allowance every month of RMB2800/month;
5.      International conference fee in two years of RMB20,000.

For enquiry about the position and specific project please contact Dr Xingya 
Feng
http://faculty.sustech.edu.cn/fengxy/en/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/xingya-feng-13059750

To apply, please forward the following documents with subject indicating 
interested position to Dr Xingya Feng (Email: fengxy@sustech.edu.cn)
1.	A cover letter
2.	A research statement summarizing the key research experience & 
expertise, and future plans.
3.	CV, including a list of publications.
4.	Names and contacts of two academic referees (1 should be PhD main 
supervisor, if any)

Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.


Contact Information:
Please mention the CFD Jobs Database, record #19518 when responding to this ad.
NameXingya Feng
Emailfengxy@sustech.edu.cn
Email ApplicationYes
Address1088 Xueyuan Road, Southern University of Science and Technology 南方科技大学
Record Data:
Last Modified09:50:07, Wednesday, December 25, 2024

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