Doctoral student in Computational Fluid Mechanics

12 May 2023
Job Information

Organisation/Company

KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Research Field

Physics » Computational physics
Technology » Energy technology
Engineering » Other
Physics » Other
Engineering » Systems engineering

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Sweden

Application Deadline

15 Jun 2023 - 21:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

38

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description
Project description

Third-cycle subject: Engineering Mechanics

Turbulent flow has a major impact in many areas of engineering, not least in terms of frictional resistance to vehicles or the efficiency of turbo machines. In the project, we look at how the flow on turbine blades in turbo machines is affected by incoming turbulence and the presence of shock waves, and assess turbine efficiency. The flow is very complicated and we use large simulations on the most powerful supercomputers as a numerical wind tunnel to investigate how the boundary layer - shock interaction and turbulence affect the flow on the surface of the turbine, and analyze the large data sets produced via modern analysis methods. Among other things, we use modern analysis tools from dynamic system theory and signal processing to understand the complex flow. The results provide a detailed understanding of the flow processes and how they can be modeled, something that has direct application to the design of environmentally friendly aircraft with less fuel consumption and more efficient turbo engines.

The doctoral student will work in a research group within the successful research environment FLOW at the Department of Engineering Mechanics. The work will take place within an EU project in collaboration with some of the best research groups worldwide in the field and provides opportunities for longer stays abroad in connection with such collaborations. Within the research group there are collaborations with industrial partners that are related to the project. 

Supervision: Docent Ardeshir Hanifi and Prof. Mihai Mihaescu.

What we offer

• The possibility to study in a dynamic and international research environment in collaboration with industries and prominent universities from all over the world.Read more
• A workplace with many employee benefits and monthly salary according to KTH’s Doctoral student salary agreement.
• A postgraduate education at an institution that is active and supportive in matters pertaining to working conditions, gender equality and diversity as well as study environment.
• Work and study in Stockholm, close to nature and the water.
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH .

Admission requirements

To be admitted to postgraduate education (Chapter 7, 39 § Swedish Higher Education Ordinance), the applicant must have basic eligibility in accordance with either of the following:

• passed a second cycle degree (for example a master's degree), or
• completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 second-cycle higher education credits, or
• acquired, in some other way within or outside the country, substantially equivalent knowledge

The applicant must also have sufficient knowledge of fluid mechanics, applied mathematics and numerical simulations.

In addition to the above, there is also a mandatory requirement for English equivalent to English B/6, read more here

Selection

In order to succeed as a doctoral student at KTH you need to be goal oriented and persevering in your work. During the selection process, candidates will be assessed upon their ability to:

• independently pursue his or her work
• collaborate with others,
• have a professional approach and
• analyse and work with complex issues.

After the qualification requirements, great emphasis will be placed on personal competency. 

Target degree: Doctoral degree
Information regarding admission and employment

Only those admitted to postgraduate education may be employed as a doctoral student. The total length of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education in four years ' time. An employed doctoral student can, to a limited extent (maximum 20%), perform certain tasks within their role, e.g. training and administration. A new position as a doctoral student is for a maximum of one year, and then the employment may be renewed for a maximum of two years at a time. In the case of studies that are to be completed with a licentiate degree, the total period of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education for two years.

Union representatives

You will find contact information for union representatives on KTH's website .

Doctoral section (Students’ union on KTH Royal Institute of Technology)

You will find contact information for doctoral section on the section's website .

Application

Apply for the position and admission through KTH's recruitment system. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the advertisement.

Applications must be received at the last closing date at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

Applications must include the following elements:

• CV including your relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Application letter with a brief description of why you want to pursue research studies, about what your academic interests are and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. (Maximum 2 pages long)
• Copies of diplomas and grades from previous university studies and certificates of fulfilled language requirements (see above) . Translations into English or Swedish if the original document is not issued in one of these languages.Copies of originals must be certified .
• Representative publications or technical reports. For longer documents, please provide a summary (abstract) and a web link to the full text.

Other information

Striving towards gender equality, diversity and equal conditions is both a question of quality for KTH and a given part of our values.

For information about processing of personal data in the recruitment process please read here.

We firmly decline all contact with staffing and recruitment agencies and job ad salespersons.

Disclaimer: In case of discrepancy between the Swedish original and the English translation of the job announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.

 

About KTH

KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has grown to become one of Europe’s leading technical and engineering universities, as well as a key centre of intellectual talent and innovation. We are Sweden’s largest technical research and learning institution and home to students, researchers and faculty from around the world. Our research and education covers a wide area including natural sciences and all branches of engineering, as well as architecture, industrial management, urban planning, history and philosophy. Read more here

Type of employment: Temporary position
Contract type: Full time
First day of employment: According to agreement
Salary: Monthly salary according to KTH's doctoral student salary agreement
Number of positions: 1
Full-time equivalent: 100%
City: Stockholm
County: Stockholms län
Country: Sweden
Reference number: S-2023-0732
Contact:

Ardeshir Hanifi, [email protected]

Mihai Mihaescu, [email protected]

Published: 2023-05-11
Last application date: 2023-06-15

Requirements

Research Field

Physics

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Research Field

Technology

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Research Field

Engineering

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Research Field

Physics

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Research Field

Engineering

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Additional Information

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Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Country

Sweden

City

Stockholm

Postal Code

11428

Street

Brinellvägen 8

Where to apply

Website

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Contact

City

Stockholm

Website

http://www.kth.se

Postal Code

11428

STATUS: EXPIRED