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Project description
Third-cycle subject: Engineering Mechanics within the area fluid mechanics
The goal of this project is to study, through Computational Fluid Dynamics, the physics of turbulent flows around complex wing geometries such as swept wings, wing-tip vortices and pipes; and to contribute to the development of suitable methods (in particular adaptive mesh refinement, AMR), and uncertainty quantification (UQ). To this end, high-order spectral methods will be employed to perform both well-resolved large-eddy simulations and direct numerical simulations, in order to assess the influence of pressure gradient, wall curvature and three-dimensionality in the dynamics of wall-bounded turbulence. Strategies for flow control, aimed at reducing skin friction and avoiding separation in extreme aerodynamic conditions, will also be explored. In addition, concerted experiments in the KTH wind tunnel are ongoing for which cross-validation will be performed. The candidate will become part of the Linné FLOW Centre, where he/she will have the possibility to interact with several related projects dealing with large-scale wing simulations and corresponding experiments, and will also have access to the multi-peta scale supercomputing facilities available at KTH, in conjunction with the Swedish e-Science Research Centre (SeRC).
What we offer
Eligibility
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:
A suitable background is a Master of Science in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics or Mechanics with a specialization in fluid mechanics, computational methods and/or applied mathematics. In addition, a relevant degree project, and excellent capability to communicate in English is beneficial.
Selection
In order to succeed as an doctoral student at KTH you need to be goal oriented and persevering in your work. In the selection of the applicants, the following will be assessed:
Target degree: Doctoral degree
Information regarding admission and employment
Only those who are or have been admitted to third-cycle studies may be employed as a doctoral student. The term of the initial contract may not exceed one year and may thereafter be extended. Doctoral students may engage in teaching, research, and administration corresponding to a maximum of 20 % of a full-time position.
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Doctoral section (Students’ union on KTH Royal Institute of Technology)
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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/entral European Summer Time).
Applications must include the following elements:
Other information
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Type of employment | Temporary position |
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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 | 4 |
Full-time equivalent | 100% |
City | Stockholm |
County | Stockholms län |
Country | Sweden |
Reference number | S-2019-0618 |
Contact |
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Published | 11.Apr.2019 |
Last application date | 06.May.2019 11:59 PM CEST |