School of Civil Engineering
Reference No. 130649
The University of Sydney's Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies is ranked and benchmarked with the world's best, demonstrating research, teaching and learning outcomes of an international standard. The Faculty is widely recognised for attracting internationally renowned academic and research personnel.
The Faculty's School of Civil Engineering is heavily involved in the Subsea Pipeline Collaboration Cluster, which combines the research capabilities of major Australian universities and CSIRO through the Wealth from Oceans National Research Flagship. The School is currently seeking an enthusiastic Postdoctoral Fellow in Computational Granular Shear to participate in the Cluster's cutting-edge research that focuses on ultra-long pipelines from deepwater to shore.
More than 80% of Australia's gas resources exist in deep, remote offshore areas. Our ability to realise their full potential relies on the development of economically viable solutions to transport them. Subsequently, the Cluster will deliver science-based engineering solutions for the safe and economic design and operation of sub sea pipelines in Australia's deepwater frontiers.
The thermal expansion and contraction of a seabed pipeline during start-up and shutdown cycles can lead to axial 'walking' of the pipeline along the seabed, unless expensive anchoring solutions are provided. As Postdoctoral Fellow, the appointee will computationally investigate the fundamentals of granular shear, and establish a subsequent theoretical model for the axial pipe-soil response that will be applied to design efficient mitigation measures against axial 'walking'.
To succeed, the appointee will have a PhD or equivalent in an area of Civil or Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics or Mathematics, Geophysics or Computer Science, coupled with demonstrated research ability and experience in studying granular mechanics/physics. Strong written and verbal communication skills will be essential, as will an enthusiasm for applied scientific research and the ability to work collaboratively in a team.
Previous experience in using the Discrete Element Method or equivalent computational algorithms (e.g. Molecular Dynamics) will be highly advantageous.
The position is full-time fixed term for two years, subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees. There is the possibility of further offers of employment for up to one year, subject to funding and need.
Remuneration package: $76,754 - $82,389 (which includes a base salary Level A $64,858 - $69,620 p.a., leave loading and up to 17% employer's contribution to superannuation).
For more information or to apply online, please visit http://positions.usyd.edu.au and search by reference number 130649. Specific enquiries about the role can be directed to Associate Professor Itai Einav on (+61 2) 9351 2113 or by email: i.einav@civil.usyd.edu.au General enquiries can be directed to Ivana Crossley on (+61 2) 9036 7298 or by email: i.crossley@usyd.edu.au
Closing date: 3 June 2008
Status: Research Fellow
Location: Sydney, AUSTRALIA
Advert Published: 14 May 2008
Expiry date: 23 May 2008
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