Scientist Sediment Transport
Scientist Sediment Transport
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£ 30000 - 43000
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Job Description
At HR Wallingford we design smart resilient solutions across the natural and built environments to help everyone live and work more sustainably with water. By harnessing research data insights and the power of our collective expertise we help the world to better understand the changing influence and impact of water.
We are seeking a Scientist with knowledge and a keen interest in sediment transport and sediment transport modelling to join our Coasts and Oceans group. You will be involved in using numerical models and data to predict changes to the sediment regime in muddy or sandy coastal and estuarine environments caused by activities such as coastal developments deepening of shipping berths and channels or building port infrastructure. The models will be used to determine changes to beach elevations along sandy shorelines assess port sedimentation rates and model plumes arising from dredging operations and will be used to support Environment Impact Assessments and sustainable developments.
Key qualifications and skills
You will have a good scientific degree in a relevant subject and an MSc/MRes or PhD in oceanography or physical geography (or similar).
It is expected that you will have some previous experience of using 2D and/or 3D numerical models of sediment transport (preferably TELEMAC or similar software such as Delft3D or MIKE). Experience of modelling waves and hydrodynamics would be advantageous as would experience of handling and processing data from field instrumentation used to measure hydrodynamics suspended sediments and bed deposits from marine environments. Knowledge or expertise in the use of FORTRAN programming language would also be beneficial.
Strong report writing skills are essential as is the ability to use scripting languages (such as Python or/and MATLAB) to process model results and data for incorporating informative graphical outputs into client reports.
Further information
- Salary: 30000 to 43000 depending on experience
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- Read the person specification
- Check our exceptional benefits at closing date for this role is 31st May 2025
How to apply
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HR Wallingford are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. We do not discriminate and work to create an inclusive culture across our business.
Employment Type
Full Time
