Job Description

Grade UE07: 40,497- 48,149 per annum

School of Engineering, College of Science & Engineering/Institute for Infrastructure & Environment, Discipline of Civil Engineering

Full time, 35 hours per week

Fixed term contract until June 2026

The Opportunity:

This Research Associate position will contribute to the CoTide: "Co-design to deliver Scalable Tidal Stream Energy" project while based within the Institute for Infrastructure and the Environment at the University of Edinburgh. which is funded by EPSRC and in collaboration with colleagues at Universities of Oxford, Edinburgh and Strathclyde. Together, a team of around 35 researchers and academics from these centres will develop holistic integrated models covering all aspects of tidal stream turbine design from hydrodynamics, through structures and fatigue, to reliability. This role is concentrated on the interactions of tidal stream turbine devices with the environment. In alignment with a specific workstream on tidal stream Metocean, Environment and Ecology aspects, this position aims to address key research challenges and inform the co-design process of tidal devices over the range of conditions they are expected to operate.


This role is UE07 and is available in the first instance on a fixed term basis until June 2026. A further extension may be possible, subject to funding. A full list of main responsibilities and the knowledge, skills and experience required for the role can be found in the full job description below.

Your skills and attributes for success:

A PhD in Engineering, or a clearly related area, with a focus on Computational Science, or a closely related area. A track-record of research in coastal ocean hydrodynamics, numerical modelling, or a related area. Experience in computational modelling (i.e. Finite Element/ or Finite Volume Modelling) development and applications or a closely related area. Evidence of developing, communicating and presenting new research ideas to scientific audiences.
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As a valued member of our team you can expect:

A competitive salary. An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community. Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our

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Championing equality, diversity and inclusion:

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.


Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our

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The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office's English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.

Key dates to note:

The closing date for applications is

5 May 2025.

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