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Lecturer in Environmental Fluid Dynamics
MASTS
Seagoville, TX, USA
GBP 39,906-39,906 / year
Posted on Mar 6, 2026
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£39,906.00At University of Hull, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in University of Hull workplace. These include people from global majority backgrounds; people who have a declared disability; LGBTQI+ people; and women particularly for our Grade 9 and 10 roles.
Known for its academic excellence and state of the art facilities, the University of Hull are looking for individuals to play their part in tackling the big issues facing humanity. We are research leaders in clean energy, flood resilience, cancer and wound care and the fight against modern slavery. We change the world for the better.
With a Commitment to Excellence in Teaching and Student Success, we pride ourselves on our dedication to meeting the diverse needs and aspirations of our students. We have been recognized with a TEF Gold award and consistently high National Student Survey results, underscoring our commitment to delivering top-tier education.
As staff, we play a pivotal roles in the evolution of our university ensuring we are key players in the academic world.
You will join the active and vibrant flooding research community in the Energy and Environment Institute. The Institute, established in 2016, brings together leading academics to tackle global issues surrounding climate change and its consequences on livelihoods. We are looking for an exceptional researcher with an emerging track record in environmental fluid dynamics, you will have expertise in numerical/computational modelling relating to water flows in the environment. Your research interests will relate to rivers, estuaries, coasts or hydrology and/or adaptation to the consequences of climate change on water in the environment.
You will contribute to Masters level teaching programme on our MSc in Flood Risk Management and take responsibility for developing teaching that builds the skills and competencies of students to meet the needs of a resilient society. You will work closely with colleagues in Energy and Environment Institute and external partners to develop the teaching programme and grow a strong research portfolio. Working collaboratively, you will have a strong commitment to be at the forefront of your academic field.
You will have access to an unrivalled portfolio of resources, including the Viper HPC facility and an exceptional range of physical modelling facilities that includes: the Total Environment Simulator (16m x 10m x 1.8m with waves up to 30cm, flows of 100 litres per second and rainfall simulation); the Cohen flume (12m x 0.5m x 0.5m with recirculating sediments (up to gravel size), waves and temperature/light control); the Stratified Flow Flume (10m x 0.2m x 0.2m with flow and temperature gradient control) and the Coriolis flume (1 m diameter with rotation up to 1 rev per second). In addition, we host the unique SuDSlab facility (www.sudslab.co.uk) collecting a wide range of data from drainage systems in urban environments. We are looking for a candidate with enthusiasm to capitalise on this exceptional array of facilities to build their research portfolio.
For further information about the Energy and Environment Institute visit: https://www.hull.ac.uk/research/institutes/energy-and-environment-institute
Please upload a CV and cover letter describing how you meet the person specification for this job in the Resume/CV section of the online application form.
Interviews are expected to be held in late April 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be required to deliver a presentation as part of the interview process.
At Hull we are committed to equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion at every level, because we believe a diverse workforce brings broader expertise, improved innovation and greater success for all.
For more information regarding the specific duties for the role please view the job description here.
For an informal discussion about these roles, please contact Prof. Stuart McLelland, s.j.mclelland@hull.ac.uk / 07590 689665.
If you would like to be part of our future or have any queries, then please get in touch today - Talent@Hull.ac.uk