Postdoc in CFD simulations of multiphase flows - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

In line with KTH's goal of a future sustainable society, this effort is aimed at the sustainable goals of Clean and Affordable Energy and Climate Action, especially by enabling negative emissions through the capture of biogenic CO2. It is an important milestone towards a climate-neutral society. The technology used for BeCCS is established and available. Nevertheless, it is costly and innovations are expected to accelerate the implementation of new BeCCS features. In this project, we will increase the understanding of the relevant mechanisms and simulate turbulent heat and mass transport relevant to CO2 capture by droplets. This project mainly focuses on simulations with DNS.

The technical goals are:

• to modify an in-house DNS code to simulate CO2 absorption
• to simulate with high fidelity the absorption of carbon dioxide from droplets in a turbulent flow.

What we offer

• A meaningful project that contributes to answer the present climate crisis
• The opportunity to join KTH Climate Action Centre
• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• Work in Stockholm, close to the nature
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH

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Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree in fluid mechanics, chemical engineering, computational combustion, heat-transfer or equivalent, This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
• Knowledge of programming in Fortran, C/C++ or similar·            
• Experience in fluid simulations using LES or DNS on HPC·            
• Research expertise
• Collaborative abilities
• Independence

Preferred qualifications

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
• Experience using post-processing tools and software and associated scripting (python)
• Teaching abilities
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency.

Trade union representatives

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Application

Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply to this position. You are the main responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the ad.

 The application must include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge. Max 2 pages long.
• Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
• Brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Max 1 page long.

Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the employment

The position offered is for, at the most, two years.

A position as a postdoctoral fellow is a time-limited qualified appointment focusing mainly on research, intended as a first career step after a dissertation.

Others

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