Postdoc in aircraft emissions and noise modelling - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

The goal of this project is to develop models for prediction of aircraft emissions and noise. The model for aircraft emissions computation used within our research group is the Boeing fuel flow method 2 which should be adapted to also consider sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) at different blending ratios. A model for particulate matter should also be developed. In addition, a model for aircraft noise will be implemented based on the aircraft noise numerical code SAFT which covers several methods for aircraft noise mapping, from an ECAC Doc 29 implementation to more advanced simulation methods.  Both environmental models should be suitable to compute noise and emissions (for fossil fuels and SAFs) along a given aircraft trajectory and for a given aircraft model. The researcher will also have to interact with other related projects dealing with aircraft trajectory optimization, climate impact and air quality which will be based on the mentioned environmental tool. Furthermore, he/she will have the opportunity to be involved in the KTH Centre for Sustainable Aviation (CSA). 

What we offer

• 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
• Works in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH

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Qualifications

A suitable background for this position would be a PhD (completed in the last five years) in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or Computer Science with a specialization in computational modelling, aircraft noise and/or emissions. 

Requirements

•  A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made
• Proficient in the English language
• Relevant published work in the field of aerospace
• Applicants must possess the ability to work independently and perform critical analysis as well as possessing good levels of cooperative and communicative abilities. 

Preferred qualifications

•  A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
• Research expertise
• Teaching abilities
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality
• International experience
• A relevant degree project 

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency.

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Application

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The application must include:

• Statement of professional interest.
• CV with list of publications.
• Transcripts from university/university college.
• Contact information for at least two references.
• PhD thesis and two selected scientific papers (in pdf format).

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, three 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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