Research Fellow in Computational Engineering (055525)

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The role

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated post-doctoral research fellow to work in the Rolls-Royce ThermoFluid Systems University Technology Centre at the University of Surrey. You will be working on a 5-year project (funded by EPSRC) building digital twin models of a full aircraft engine, running on the UK’s supercomputing services. There will be both engineering aspects to the project (around model validity) and computer science aspects (around parallel efficiency and computational time). You will be working closely with engineers at Rolls-Royce and with academics, postdoctoral research fellows and PhD students at the other University project partners.

The initial contract will be for 3 years with the possibility of extension.

The project would ideally suit a candidate with an Engineering background with strong mathematical or programming skills or a candidate with an applied Mathematics, Computer Science or AI background looking to move towards Engineering.  

What we can offer

In addition to salary, we offer a generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days holiday plus seven university closure days and eight bank holidays, a generous pension, access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes, and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery. 

Further Information

To apply please upload your CV and a cover letter to the University website. You will also be asked to address some brief questions to help us determine your suitability for the position.

Interviews will be held week commencing 15th December.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Prof. Nick Hills, Director of the ThermoFluid Systems UTC (n.hills@surrey.ac.uk).

Closing Date: 28 Nov 2025

Area: Research & Teaching

Salary: £37,694 to £46,049 per annum
Fixed Term until 31/12/2028