Doctoral student in experimental fluid mechanics - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Project description

Third-cycle subject: Mechanical Engineering

Research within experimental fluid mechanics at KTH is mainly carried out in the Fluid Physics Laboratory at the Department of Engineering Mechanics, School of Engineering Sciences. We are currently 5 professors, 1 senior lecturer and 3 researchers who actively are doing experimental research in the field of fluid mechanics. In the lab today we have about 15 doctoral students whose projects are experimental. The lab has a variety of experimental measurement systems, from classic hot-wire anemometry to laser-based optical measurement systems.

The doctoral project, which is funded by the Swedish Research Council, is about basic studies of the transition process from laminar to turbulent flow under the influence of free-stream turbulence. The position is experimental, and the measurement campaigns will be carried out in wind tunnels to collect valuable data that cannot be done with today's numerical simulations. The experimental database will be used by the doctoral student to increase the physical understanding of the complex transition process, which in turn can lead to better transition models.

During the project, the doctoral student will become an expert in various measurement techniques in fluid mechanics. The doctoral student will measure, post-process, analyze measurement data and compile the results for publication in international scientific journals. During the doctoral program, the candidate should also present their results at international conferences, which often involves trips abroad. The candidate should be both analytical and practical and have a curiosity to find answers to questions in fluid mechanics that no one else can answer with certainty.

Supervision: The doctoral student will be supervised by Jens H. M. Fransson, professor in experimental fluid mechanics.

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.
• 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),
• 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

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.

Union representatives

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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:

• 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

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