RESEARCH ACTIVITY/PROJECT DETAILS
- Project or Activity Title: Strategic action of the FA9 research group
- Principal Investigator: María Teresa de Castro Rodríguez
- Research Line: (Not specified)
- Project Identification: AEI-FA9
- Department: T08 Applied Physics
- Budget Item: K339131H6410311
CONTRACT DETAILS
- Type of Contract: Fixed-term contract due to production circumstances (maximum 6 months)
- Number of Positions: 1
- Work to be Performed: Research on the processing and analysis of wave climate data and simulations using wave propagation models
- Functions to be Performed: Numerical modelling of wave energy and floating wind devices using SPH
- Gross Monthly Salary: €2,500.00 (including prorated extra payments)
- Expected Start Date: 01/11/2026
- Working Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours/week)
- Job Category: PhD Research Staff
- Workplace: Campus Auga Building (Ourense Campus)
- Contract Duration: 2 months
REQUIREMENTS AND MERITS
- REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: PhD related to Civil, Environmental, Maritime or Mechanical Engineering
MERITS TO BE ASSESSED
- Item nº1: Academic background. Research stays at international universities or centres. Languages: professional-level English. Professional experience in universities, public bodies or companies — 40 points
- Item nº2: Numerical modelling: advanced experience in Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH). Proficiency in DualSPHysics, Project Chrono, MoorDyn/MoorDyn+, DEM and multiphysics tools. Experience simulating floating platforms (TLP, semi-submersibles, WEC, OWC). Experience simulating extreme conditions (50-year return period, focused waves and extreme sea states) — 15 points
- Item nº3: Programming and HPC: solid knowledge of C++, Python, MATLAB. Experience with high-performance computing (HPC), GPU computing, CUDA, MPI and long-duration simulations — 15 points
- Item nº4: Scientific output: publications in JCR-indexed journals related to marine energy. Experience as a reviewer for international journals — 15 points
- Item nº5: Personal interview. The interview will only be held with the 3 candidates who reach a minimum of 50 points in the sum of merits — 15 points
More information: https://secretaria.uvigo.gal/uv/web/convocatoria/public/show/1924
