Postdoctoral Position (f/m/d) Computational fluid dynamics

Job Offer from February 02, 2024

The Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research in Göttingen conducts fundamental research in the field of solar system physics. With its approximately 300 staff members, it is one of the leading institutes in the field of solar physics and planetary research. In particular, the institute is involved in numerous international space missions.

The institute invites applications for a Postdoctoral Position (f/m/d) in computational fluid dynamics.

High-strain rate processes trigger both hydrodynamic and elastic behavior. Coupled fluid-structure interactions are at play with nonlinear elastic response and nonlinear fluid dynamics. Examples range from soft materials on micro-air vehicles to underwater high-lift devices to bioinspired mammalian flight. The candidate will perform numerical simulations of the related processes.

• Developing a coupled-fluid structure interaction solver with hyperelastic material modeling.
• Running simulations on several supercomputers for varied dimensionless parameters: geometry variation, inertia effects, elastic Weber number effects, and Reynolds number effects.
• Analysis, results interpretation, and comparisons with experimental results in literature or with collaborators in the USA.
• Writing journal papers and presentation at conferences.

• PhD in fluid dynamics, physics, or applied mathematics with a strong computational background.
• Experience in development of CFD code and in running on big clusters.
• Understanding elastohydrodynamics and Fluid structure interactions is a plus.
• Good command of English (min B2-Level)

• Remuneration is according to the German public salary scale TVöD-Bund E13
• Social security benefits are in accordance with the public service regulations

The position is available from 1 March 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is available for a period of three years.

Applications should include a cover letter, a brief statement of research interests and achievements (max. 2 pages), curriculum vitae including the publication list, and the names and contact details of two potential referees. The reference persons will only be contacted for the shortlisted candidates.

The Max Planck Society strives for gender equity and diversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. The Max Planck Society is committed to employing more severely disabled people. Applications from severely disabled persons are explicitly encouraged.

Review of applications will start on 15 February 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

Please apply via our application portal . We look forward to receiving your online application.

Exclusively for questions regarding the application please contact:

Dr. Xiaojue Zhu
[email protected]
+49 551 384 979 264