Post-doctoral Researcher (Melbourne)

The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the land, waters and skies of Fishermans Bend, Victoria. We recognise their deep and ongoing connection to Country and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
- Work at the forefront of maritime propulsion research with direct impact on Australia’s defence capability
- Work in Australia’s largest urban innovation precinct and the centre of Australia’s future tech ecosystem
- Full time, Fixed term for 2 years based in Fishermans Bend, Victoria About The Prospect The University of Tasmania seeks a post‑doctoral researcher to undertake numerical and experimental fluid dynamics research into propulsor performance. The position is funded by Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) and is based on the DSTG site at Fishermans Bend, Victoria. The appointee will work with the Hydrodynamics Science and Technology Capability group within the Platforms Division of DSTG. The appointee will research propulsor performance and noise using numerical methods, analysis of data, and communication of results. The appointee will also contribute to experimental measurements of propulsors conducted at the Cavitation Research Laboratory at the Newnham Campus. What You’ll Do
- Make an effective and sustained contribution to the University in achieving its strategic objectives and fulfilling its operational responsibilities.
- Undertake high‑quality research in turbulent, multi‑phase and cavitating flow physics and how these relate to fluid‑structure interactions, acoustics and overall performance of maritime platforms. These activities will include:
- Conducting research from conception of ideas, through execution of numerical predictions, data analysis, and communication of results.
- Contribute to conceptualisation, execution and data analysis of laboratory experiments con Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qekcy