Marie Curie Early Stage Researcher; Poseidon

Location University of Warwick Campus, Coventry

Department School of Engineering

Position Type Fixed Term

Duration Fixed term contract until 31st July 2029

£39,600 per annum

• For informal queries about the role, please contact Xueyu Geng (Professor) at

One full time (36.5 hrs/week)
Fixed Term position to end on 31 July 2029. Start date will align to PhD enrolment dates.

Please note:

the salary advertised covers a range of allowances and pension enrolments. Final salary will be dependent on entitlement to these allowances.

The School of Engineering is looking to appoint a Early Stage Marie Curie Researcher to undertake high-quality research within the MSCA Doctoral Network POSEIDON ( (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). ). The postholder will be assisting in developing the next generation of ecofriendly offshore windfarms and closely collaborating with academic and industrial partners across the EU to deliver the scientific and training objectives of the project.

The successful candidate will undertake innovative research focused on addressing key challenges in sustainable offshore wind development, contributing to improved understanding, design and performance of offshore wind infrastructure and its interaction with the marine environment. They will also have opportunities to develop their research skills through collaboration across the POSEIDON network, international secondments and dedicated training activities.

This post will have heavy emphasis on data science & ML programming applied to large environmental datasets (geospatial, weather, tide).

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career researcher to gain international research experience, develop a strong academic and industrial network, and contribute to the transition towards more sustainable offshore renewable energy.

A MSc or equivalent in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering, Ocean/Offshore Engineering, Applied Mechanics, Naval Architecture, or a closely related discipline

You should evidence the ability to deliver independent research, and strong potential for high-quality research, with a developing profile and an understanding of relevant methods and techniques. Strong numerical and computational skills, plus proficiency in at least one of:
Python, MATLAB, or C++, particularly for data analysis, automation, or machine learning implementation is essential, as is previous experience with computational mechanics and laboratory and physical tests for soil characterisation.

You will be a collaborative and motivated individual, able to work effectively with partners across Europe and willing to undertake international secondments. Strong communication skills (in English), excellent IT proficiency, and the ability to deliver work on time are essential.

Candidates will be required to meet Marie Curie Early Stage Researcher eligibility criteria which includes:

• At, applicants must not have been awarded a PhD.
• Candidates should not have lived or carried out their main activity in the UK for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before their recruitment.
• Applicants must be in the first four years (full-time equivalent research experience) of their research career
• You will be registered for a PhD degree at the University of Warwick.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.

This post is based in the School of Engineering at the University of Warwick, within Professor Xueyu Geng’s Built Environment and Sustainability Research Cluster.

The School of Engineering is committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN Charter, which recognises work undertaken to address gender equality, representation and progression for all staff working in an academic environment. The School currently holds the Athena SWAN Gold award and the University holds an Institutional Silver award. Further information about the work of the School in relation to Equality and Athena SWAN can be found at

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