Postdoctoral Researcher: Lattice Boltzmann modelling of transpiration cooling in porous media

Postdoctoral Researcher: Lattice Boltzmann modelling of transpiration cooling in porous media
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The chair of Building Physics at the Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering of ETH Zurich is seeking outstanding candidates for a Postdoctoral Researcher. The candidate will have a research focus on the design of new porous media for evaporation and transpiration cooling using lattice Boltzmann Modelling (LBM) at pore scale. The postdoctoral position is paid on an ETH Zurich grant.

Job description
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Design of self-pumping transpiration and evaporation cooling porous materials based on the proposed methodology: from optimized 2D channel networks towards 3D porous media. Validation of LBM simulations based on micro-fluid experiments of the 2D channel networks.
Development of a three-dimensional (3D) non-isothermal two-component two-phase LBM model for the efficient simulation of evaporation and transpiration cooling of porous media at pore scale by GPU computation.

Profile
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A PhD title in civil, mechanical, chemical, environmental engineering, physics or closely related field
A strong understanding of coupled heat and mass transport processes in porous materials at pore scale including phase changes
A strong background and experience in Lattice Boltzmann Modelling
Strong programming skills in C++, Python, Fortran, etc.
Experience in parallel computing and GPU is a plus
Experience in microfluidic experiments is a plus
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a track record of research publications

We offer
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Nice working environment
International contacts
Support in career planning
Support in communication and publishing skills
Working, teaching and research at ETH Zurich (https://ethz.ch/en/the-eth-zurich/working-teaching-and-research.html)

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Curious? So are we.
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We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:

cover letter summarizing your research experience and interest in the position 
CV detailing academic background, research experience, and publications
Contact information for three references 

Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.

Further information about The Chair of Building Physics can be found on our website. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Prof. Dr. Jan Carmeliet,  email [email protected] (no applications).

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