23 Feb 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
KU Leuven- Research Field
Communication sciences
Engineering
Mathematics- Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)- Country
Belgium- Application Deadline
22 Apr 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Full-time- Hours Per Week
38 hours/week- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme- Reference Number
BAP-2024-87- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
Pore-scale simulation is a progressively developing approach for research on fluid flow in porous media. For complex pore structures, these simulations typically make use of pore networks, wherein the pore structures is simplified to a network of pore bodies connected by pore throats. In building physics, for example, such pore network modelling is applied to numerically compute - instead of experimentally measure - the moisture storage and transport properties of building materials. Building materials however often come with a (very) complex pore structure, which typically translates to pore networks with millions to billions of pore elements. That high number of pore elements renders the pore network modelling of moisture storage and transport computationally very expensive, up to the point where current algorithms can no longer accomplish the task.
In this PhD project, the computational optimisation of pore network modelling of hygric properties of building materials is the central objective. Concerning the simulation of transport properties, this will target the enhancing of the numerical solution procedure for very large systems of equations, e.g., one mass balance equation for each pore body. Regarding the storage properties, this project will aim at the improvement of the graph analysis of the networks, e.g., the determination of pathways for the moisture and air present in the network. We are looking for a PhD student with knowledge and insight in computational mathematics (numerical linear algebra, high-performance computing) and computer science (graph algorithms) and with a strong interest in engineering applications. This project will be supervised by prof. Stefan Vandewalle (Numerical Analysis and Applied Mathematics section of the Department of Computer Science) and prof. Hans Janssen (Building Physics & Sustainable Design section of the Department of Civil Engineering).
Requirements
- Research Field
- Communication sciences
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Good
Additional Information
Benefits
A 4-year PhD position.
Eligibility criteria
This project focuses on the computational simulation and optimisation of pore network models of hygric properties of building materials. Your research experience should hence center on both software and hardware solutions for high-capacity numerical simulations. You should have a strong desire to apply your knowledge to an industrially relevant application. Independence and initiative, reliability in team work and good communication skills are similarly valuable. Finally, a suitable knowledge of spoken and written English is strongly required.
The project start is intended for September 2023. In your motivation letter, you should clearly state when you can start. You can apply while currently being a MSc student, but you have to have obtained your MSc degree before the date of appointment. When elaborating your study curriculum with rankings in your CV, please make sure to include a concise explanation of how course grades are generally given and how specific grades should be interpreted. In your CV, suggest two reference persons, and include their contact details (email and telephone number).
Selection process
For more information please contact Prof. dr. ir. Stefan Vandewalle, tel.: +32 16 32 76 54, mail: [email protected] or Prof. dr. ir. Hans Janssen, tel.: +32 16 32 13 26, mail: [email protected] .
You can apply for this job no later than 22/04/2024 via the online application tool
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- KU Leuven
- Country
- Belgium
- State/Province
- Vlaams Brabant
- City
- Leuven
- Postal Code
- 3000
- Street
- Leuven
- Geofield
Where to apply
- Website
https://easyapply.jobs/r/5kI3gs521pzdQ52pyMSb
Contact
- State/Province
Leuven- City
Vlaams Brabant- Street
Leuven- Postal Code
3000
STATUS: EXPIRED
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