Jobbtitel:
Postdoctoral position in Simulation methods for turbulent multiphase flows

Arbetsbeskrivning:

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We have approximately 300 employees, divided into four research divisions and one administrative unit. We are situated at campus Johanneberg.

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Information about the project

The main objectives in this project are to develop a fundamental understanding of the interaction between turbulent structures and the fluid particles (bubbles and droplets) in multiphase flows, and to develop generic mathematical models required for design of new chemical processes and equipment by means of CFD analysis. 

After more the than 50 years research in the field no universal breakup models exist that describe the physics sufficient well. Building an understanding of the basic phenomena through analysis of high resolved simulations and analysis of high resolved measurements is a prerequisite for the development of a mathematical framework for subgrid modeling in CFD. Funded by the Swedish Research Council, this project aims at i.) improving the understanding of droplet and gas bubble breakup in turbulent flows and ii.) development of reliable subgrid models i.e. kernels for population balance modeling for gas-liquid and liquid-liquid dispersions, that allow the coupling between turbulent flow and the dispersed phase to be predicted by means of CFD analysis.

Information about the chemical engineering division is found at http://www.chalmers.se/en/departments/chem/research/chemengineering/Pages/Chemical%20Engineering.aspx

Major responsibilities

The research is done within the division of Chemical Engineering and the majority of your working time is devoted to your own research. The postdoc is expected to develop own ideas and communicate scientific results orally as well as in written form. 

Position summary

The postdoc position is fully funded and does not include teaching duties, it comes with a competitive salary, including social benefits, and is limited to a maximum of two years.

Qualifications

The applicants must have a PhD degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Physics, with in-depth knowledge of turbulent multiphase flow and CFD. 

The candidate should have the ability to plan and organize the work, and be able to communicate the scientific results, both orally and in writing, in English.

The application should be supported by references to journal publication confirming the applicant has experience and knowledge in this field.

Chalmers continuously strives to be an attractive employer. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure

The application should be marked with Ref 20160079 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically via Chalmers webpage.

Application deadline: 22 March 2016

For questions, please contact:

Associate Professor Ronnie Andersson,

ronnie.andersson (at) chalmers.se

+46 31-772 2941

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Arbetsgivare Namn: Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB

Arbetsgivare adress:
Chalmers tekniska högskola AB 41296 Göteborg 41296 Göteborg

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Jobb kort beskrivning: Chemists

Land: Sweden

Område: Västra Götalands län

Avtalstid: Permanent

Typ av kontrakt: Full time

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