9 Apr 2026
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
Le Havre University- Research Field
Engineering » Civil engineering
Physics » Applied physics
Geosciences » Other
Environmental science » Earth science- Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)- Positions
PhD Positions- Application Deadline
18 May 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Paris)- Country
France- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Full-time- Offer Starting Date
1 Oct 2026- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by a EU programme- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
Project Description
Local scour around piles is a major issue in coastal and offshore engineering, as it directly impacts the stability and lifespan of marine structures such as bridges, offshore wind turbines, and port facilities. While scour processes under steady currents and regular waves are well studied, real marine conditions involve irregular waves and directional currents, which significantly alter near-bed hydrodynamics.
This PhD aims to improve the understanding of scour processes around a pile under realistic wave-current conditions. The study will combine physical modeling in a wave-current flume with advanced instrumentation and numerical simulations using open-source tools such as OpenFOAM or REEF3D.
Your duties:
- Participation in a research project on local scour around pile-supported offshore structures under irregular wave-current conditions
- Design and execution of physical model experiments in a wave-current flume, including advanced measurements (e.g., ADCP, PIV/PTV, optical/acoustic sensors)
- Analysis of hydrodynamic processes, turbulence structures, and sediment transport mechanisms governing scour evolution
- Simulation of high-fidelity CFD simulations for modeling wave-structure-sediment interactions
- Post-processing and analysis of large datasets using Python/MATLAB
- Supervision of project-related student internships and master theses
- Dissemination of results through international conferences and peer-reviewed journal publications
Contribution to scientific outreach and dissemination activities (e.g., public science events, seminars)
Application Requirements
Applicants should send the following documents:
- CV (including details of internships)
- Academic transcripts and rankings (including Semester 3 of Master’s or engineering degree)
- Letters of recommendation (including supervisor of Master’s Semester 4 internship or final-year engineering project)
- Cover letter
Please submit your application online before 18th May 2026 to francois.marin@univ-lehavre.fr , debasish.dutta@univ-lehavre.fr
Where to apply
francois.marin@univ-lehavre.fr
Requirements
- Research Field
- Engineering » Civil engineering
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
- Research Field
- Physics » Applied physics
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
- Research Field
- Environmental science » Earth science
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Fluid Mechanics, Coastal/Offshore Engineering, or Hydraulics
- Strong background in hydrodynamics, sediment transport
- Experience in CFD modeling
- Experience in experimental hydraulics is highly desirable
- Programming skills in Python, MATLAB, or similar scientific computing tools
- Strong interest in scientific research and doctoral studies (PhD)
- Good command of English (written and spoken); French is an advantage
- Ability to work independently with a structured approach
- Good communication skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary research team
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Good
Additional Information
Benefits
- Full-time research position with access to state-of-the-art experimental and numerical facilities
- Opportunity to conduct a PhD in coastal/offshore hydrodynamics and sediment transport
- Strong integration within an internationally recognized research environment
- Full-time employment (100 %), temporary for three years
- Participation in high-impact research related to offshore renewable energy
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- University Le Havre Normandie, LOMC laboratory
- Country
- France
- City
- Le Havre
- Postal Code
- 76600
- Street
- 53 rue de Prony
- Geofield
Contact
- City
Le Havre- Website
https://www.lomc.fr/- Street
53, rue de Prony- Postal Code
76600
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