Research Engineer – Experimental Data Analysis and Numerical Modelling (M/F) – ref: 1050

Centrale Nantes is a prestigious engineering school that awards degrees to engineers, master's students and doctoral candidates who have completed academic programmes based on the latest developments in science and technology and best management practices.

As a member of the Écoles Centrales group (Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Nantes and Paris), our school provides high-quality education for highly selected students.

A public institution under the supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, Centrale Nantes has more than 2,250 students, 500 employees and 600 temporary staff.

Job description:

Centrale Nantes is involved in the FloatFARM project, conducting experimental campaigns on a SPAR model in the ocean basin. A large number of different environments (wind and waves) are being tested in order to assess fatigue behaviour and behaviour in extreme events. This campaign has three objectives: to better understand fatigue behaviour and behaviour in extreme events, to serve as a reference for the development of numerical models, and to develop experimental methods (in particular for taking wind-related forces into account).

Your tasks will include:

• Analysing experimental data: Different types of tests must be processed, including irregular waves with or without wind, design waves and regular waves.

• Numerically modelling experiments (simplified model and/or CFD model)

• Writing reports and scientific papers

Technical skills:

• In-depth knowledge of fluid mechanics

• Experience in experimental data analysis

• Experience in using CFD code, particularly OpenFOAM

• Experience in using and developing numerical models

• Experience in programming (C++)

• Experience in scientific publishing

• Good spoken and written English

Adaptability skills:

• Use of various analysis tools

Organisational skills:

• Autonomy

Initiative:

• Interpersonal and social skills:

• Working interactively with multiple teams

• Open-mindedness

Required level: You hold a PhD in naval hydrodynamics or ocean engineering and have initial successful experience in this field.

Nature of the position

• 9-month fixed-term contract

• Position open to contract workers and civil servants

• Category A - IGR

• Full-time position – based in Nantes

• Occasional travel required (conferences, meetings)

• Occasional teleworking

• Teleworking allowance

• Flexible working hours

• Adjustable work cycles (possibility of working 4.5 days)

• RTT + additional leave

• Free parking

• 75% transport reimbursement

• Sustainable mobility bonus (if cycling or carpooling)

Remuneration: according to the civil service pay scale

Position available: January 2026

HR contact: Eloïse LEHOUX

Manager contact: Benjamin BOUSCASSE

This advertisement refers to the terms ‘candidate’, “engineer”, ‘manager’, etc. These terms are to be considered gender-neutral and apply to both women and men.