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College of Engineering, Mathematics & Physical Sciences

This new full-time post is available immediately on a fixed term basis for three years in the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences.

The role:

An exciting opportunity has become available to work on a 36-month Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) between the University of Exeter and Torin-Sifan Ltd. The KTP will focus on the use of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), and related methods, to model and optimise the efficiency and acoustic noise characteristics of impellers and housings, used in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems.

The successful candidate will be employed by the University of Exeter and will be based at Torin-Sifan’s premises in Swindon.

Company Information:

Torin-Sifan designs and manufactures highly efficient AC and EC motors, motorised impellers and fans for the residential and commercial HVAC manufacturing markets worldwide. More information about Torin-Sifan can be found at: www.torin-sifan.com.     

Qualification / skills we require:

• A strong first-class degree in a highly numeric or scientific-computing based subject (such as physics, engineering or mathematics).
• Computer programming skills, ideally with experience in C++, with the ability to modify open source code (such as OpenFOAM).
• A hands-on approach (i.e. a willingness to test practical systems).
• A strong interest in the application of modelling techniques to real world applications.
• Ability to communicate complex information to a diverse range of audiences, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to gather, understand, analyse and extract key elements from complex data sets (for example large amounts of experimental data).
• Ability to work independently, manage and carry out appropriate research and respond to enquiries and requests for information from KTP partners and other relevant parties (such as patent attorneys).

• An aptitude for the commercial aspects of the work being undertaken; candidates who are able to demonstrate commercial experience will be at a distinct advantage.
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate an initial understanding of customer requirements and eventual market uptake.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification attached above.

Benefits:

• A £6,000 training budget with 10% of your working time dedicated to personal development.
• Opportunity to gain business experience in a cutting edge, customer focused commercial organisation.
• Opportunity to develop world beating CFD models and see them used in practical commercial applications.

• The successful applicant will develop a wide range of industrial and research skills for their future career, utilising the skills and knowledge of company supervisors, as well as benefitting from continuous academic support.
• There may be an opportunity to register for a higher degree.

For further information please contact Prof Gavin Tabor, Professor of Computational Fluid Dynamics, email G.R.Tabor@exeter.ac.uk or Dr David Moxey, Senior Lecturer in Engineering, email D.Moxey@exeter.ac.uk.

The closing date for completed applications is 8^th March 2021. Due to the current Covid-19 restrictions, interviews are expected to take via videoconference, and the start date may be delayed. Due to the nature of the role, we will only shortlist candidates who clearly demonstrate their suitability for this role via a covering letter and/or personal statement.

The department has gained a Silver Athena SWAN award as a commitment to providing equality of opportunity and advancing the representation of women in STEM/M subjects: science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine.