Doctoral researcher / project researcher (or MSc. thesis worker) in the field of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations of high-fidelity hydrogen combustion
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Finland
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University of Turku
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Unspecified
Position Details
The University of Turku is a world-class multidisciplinary research university, hosting a vibrant community of 25,000 students and employees from over 100 different countries. As one of the leading universities in Finland, University of Turku offers study and research opportunities in eight faculties. The Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering in the Faculty of Technology brings together experts from a wide range of disciplines including mechanical engineering, chemistry, physics and mathematics, as well as computer science, to develop solutions for future technologies and key societal challenges.
We are looking for a project researcher/doctoral researcher in the field of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations of high-fidelity hydrogen combustion simulation applicable to novel engine concepts to join the research group of associate professor Armin Wehrfritz in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering. The task is fixed-term and the starting time of the position is 1.9.2025 or as soon as possible according to mutual agreement. The duration of the contract will be 2 years from the starting date, with the possibility of extension.
Job description
The position is within a collaborative project funded by the Research Council of Finland.
The topic of the advertised position is primarily focused on gaining a fundamental understanding of the fuel injection, mixture formation and combustion process in engines operated on the argon power cycle. The candidate will use state-of-the-art simulation techniques, namely large-eddy simulation (LES) and direct numerical simulation (DNS), to study fluid dynamics, heat transfer and chemical kinetics in canonical and practically relevant configurations. Data-driven and machine learning methods will further be used to analyse the data and to create faster models for combustion simulations.
Who we are looking for
Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering
Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering is a unique combination of mechanical engineering, materials engineering and industrial engineering and management with contemporary research and teaching. Our vision is to create trends. We take the needs of the community, business, society and the environment into account when actively guiding our activities in teaching, research and collaboration.
The Faculty of Technology is the newest faculty of the University of Turku, it was established in the beginning of 2021. The Faculty consists of the Department of Computing, Department of Biotechnology and the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering. We have more than 2,000 graduate and postgraduate students and circa 400 employees, 50 of whom are professors. Our faculty is an international, multicultural and diverse work community.
The University of Turku is an inspiring and international academic community of 25,000 students and staff in Southwest Finland. We build a sustainable future with multidisciplinary research, education, and collaboration. With us, your work will have a significant impact and relevance in the changing world.
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