Scientist / Researcher

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Scientist to join ESCO Maritime SMaP (UK) based in Staffordshire Research team.  Reporting to the Research Team Leader, the successful candidate will carry out a vital role in the analysis, computation and measurement of electromagnetic fields generated from vessels.  The successful candidate will be undertaking studies to understand and develop techniques to manage these fields.  The candidate will work closely with other team members developing technical solutions as well as working alongside ESCO’s engineering team to realise practical implementation of them.

The succcessful candidate will work on a range of scientific, modeling and programming activities from bid to delivery in a variety of the following areas:

Key Responsibilties:

• Computational electromagnetic field modelling using Finite Element & Boundary Element Analysis.
• Corrosion modelling using Finite Element & Boundary Element Analysis.
• Analytical modelling/techniques of electromagnetic field propagation.
• Control theory and simulation.
• Numerical & Optimisation methods.
• Trials preparation, attendance and data analysis.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Be educated to a minimum of degree level in a scientific or mathematical discipline. A physics or mathematics degree preferred.
• A post-graduate degree or experience in a physics or mathematical environment is desirable.
• Be computer literate with good programming skills. Experience in C++ would be beneficial.
• Experience in two or more of the following would be advantageous: electromagnetic modelling, Opera FEA, COMSOL, Mathematica/MATLAB/Simulink
• Have good written English and report writing skills.
• Ideally have presentation skills and training skills and be confident in a customer facing role
• Some travel is required which may include site work e.g. research or commissioning trials in the UK and worldwide.

Note: All candidates must meet the security vetting requirements relevant to the role. For reasons of national security, applicants must be British nationals. Dual nationals may be permitted in exceptional circumstances.