£27,319 - £33,600 per annum

A postdoctoral assistant is sought to carry out the research work on an EPSRC funded project which targets the hydrodynamic aspects of the oil extraction process. The focus for the project is twofold: (i) to develop and verify a theoretical model for an evolving miscible interface, and (ii) to provide a model for the miscible displacement from the porous volume. The final goal is to construct the dynamic network model of oil displacement. The theoretical model will be verified by a series of experiments. The results will be valuable for modelling of the various industrial processes, including the vegetable solvent extraction, enhanced oil recovery and enhanced aquifer remediation in which the miscible injection is used. The primary task for the postdoctoral assistant will be development of the numerical code to implement the phase-field pore-level model for the solvent/solute flow within porous media.

You should have completed, or expect to complete shortly, a PhD in Engineering, Physics or Applied Mathematics with the focus on Fluid Mechanics. Excellent background in Fluid Mechanics, Physics and Mathematics and excellent knowledge of either Fortran or C are essential for the candidate. Knowledge of MPI is also desirable.

This is a two-year fixed-term appointment. The post is available immediately, however, ideally it is hoped that the successful applicant will be in post by 16August 2010, or as soon as possible thereafter.

You will be based in the Energy Technology Research Group at the School of Engineering Sciences, joining a vibrant team of staff, postdoctoral fellows and postgraduate students. The group has expertise (modeling and experimental) in energy storage, fuel cells, combustion and materials for energy devices, with strong links to industry. The School of Engineering Sciences at the University of Southampton has an international reputation for research excellence. In the 2008 UK Research Assessment Exercise, the School (in collaboration with the Institute of Sound & Vibration Research) ranked second in the total number of Unit 28 academics whose research was deemed world leading or internationally excellent.

For more information on this position or to apply online please visit www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. Alternatively please call 023 80 592750. As well as applying online as above, applicants should also send a copy of their CV to Dr Anatoliy Vorobev, email: A.Voroev@soton.ac.uk).

The closing date for applications is 11 July 2010 at 12.00 noon.

Please quote reference number 4643-10-E in all correspondence