Research Fellow – High-Fidelity Modelling of Hydrogen Combustion Operations
Join Edinburgh Napier University as a Research Fellow in the School of Computing, Engineering & Built Environment, contributing to the Horizon Europe funded project ACCEPT (Advanced Clean Combustion for hydrogen-based Power Technology).
As a Research Fellow you will leverage advanced computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and combustion expertise to develop and evaluate turbulent combustion models focused on hydrogen and hydrogen/natural gas blends in next‑generation gas turbines.
Responsibilities
• Use and refine CFD codes such as OpenFOAM, Converge CFD, ANSYS Fluent or similar custom/commercial solvers; develop and apply Large Eddy Simulation (LES) models for turbulent premixed and non‑premixed hydrogen combustion.
• Design and execute numerical simulations of canonical burner geometries (e.g. V‑flames, bluff‑body stabilised flames) that align directly with experimental work carried out by international partners.
• Work independently on challenging research problems and collaborate within a multidisciplinary, international team in the ACCEPT consortium.
• Participate actively in project meetings, contribute to consortium reports, and communicate findings through presentations and publications.
Qualifications
* PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or Applied Mathematics with a clear specialisation in computational fluid dynamics and/or combustion.
* Demonstrable experience conducting simulations of reactive flows using advanced CFD codes (e.g., OpenFOAM, Converge CFD, ANSYS Fluent).
* Strong theoretical understanding of turbulence modelling and turbulent combustion modelling, particularly LES.
* Proficiency in a relevant programming language (C++, Fortran, Python) for code customisation, scripting, and data analysis.
Benefits
* Employer contributions of 17.6% – 26% (depending on circumstances).
* Minimum 46 days holiday.
Salary and Contract
Salary: £37,694 – £46,049 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract: Fixed Term – 18 months, 35 hrs/wk
Application Details
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
We are a Disability Confident, Carer Positive, and Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champion employer. We are a flexible employer.
International applicants may be eligible for work‑visa sponsorship. Check the visa criteria. Contact us to discuss individual circumstances at recruitment@napier.ac.uk.
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