Postdoc in CFD Simulation of heat-transfer and advanced heat-exchangers

Job description

The position is located at the division of process technology at KTH and will focus on CFD simulation of heat-transfer. It is part of our activity for sustainable processes and decarbonization of industry. The present post-doctoral project focuses on CFD simulations of chemically reacting flows with application to heat recovery. In this project, we consider the flow, turbulence, mixing, finite rate chemically reaction and conjugate heat-transfer in the simulations. The project will cover elementary and real type advanced heat-exchangers. We use both high-fidelity simulations to capture the details of the chemical associated with heat-transfer and commercial codes (ANSYS) for simulating the complex heat-exchanger. The work will consist of setting up simulations, meshing complex geometries, using super-computers, data analysis and presentation of the result. The data analysis might include some coding in python for creating/modifying short scripts for using Machine -Learning or modal analysis techniques.

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
• Work in Stockholm, in close proximity to 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 heat-transfer, CFD, fluid mechanics, combustion science, chemical engineering, or energy engineering. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made
• Documented experience in CFD simulations of complex geometries or reacting or multiphase flows, or turbulent-heat-transfer or turbulent combustion
• Documented publications in top journals and ability to communicate in English
• Work independently and motivation to get to the objective
• Ability to collaborate in a multi-cultural environment.

Preferred qualifications

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
• Documented Proficiency using OpenFOAM, COMSOL or ANSYS/Fluent
• Use of super-computer to perform CFD simulations
• Use of modal analysis or Machine Learning for data analysis.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

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To apply for the position

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The application must include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge (max 2 pages long incl. publication list – select the most relevant articles)
• 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.
• Letter of Motivation stating why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Max 1 page long (Times New Roman 11pts) 

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.

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