Researcher in Turbine Aerodynamics - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Work description
The main duties involved in this position is to conduct research. Teaching may also be included, but up to no more than 20% of working hours. The position shall include the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning.

The work scope of the researcher contains research on small highly loaded steam turbines and radial in-flow turbines. The research contains both design aspects of the mentioned turbines in 1D and 2D as well as CFD-analysis. One additional part is work on wet expansion in radial turbines and development of moisture/condensate removal features. The design part will be carried out with both commercial (Concepts NREC and Ansys WB) and in-house tools. A part of the work is focused on partial-arc admission for small scale steam turbines. Some teaching duties on the mentioned subjects are natural parts of the position.

Qualification requirements
Eligibility for employment as a researcher in Fluid Mechanics/Thermal Power Engineering requires a PhD-degree or equivalent. The subject of the PhD-thesis must be within the research field, hence relevant for turbomachinery. For this position, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

• A good ability to develop and conduct high quality research.
• Teaching skills.

In the assessment of the candidates, special emphasis will be directed towards the scientific skill within the subject of turbomachinery, design of turbomachinery, design- and analysis tools and fluid mechanics/aerodynamics. The candidate should have a relevant knowledgebase in energy and preferably in low-temperature cycles. Very good oral and written proficiency in English.

Additional assessment criteria:

• Relevant competence in two-phase flow modelling is beneficial since a part of the scope is related to moisture removal.
• Experience from collaborating within industry-sponsored projects is a merit.
• Knowledge in Swedish is a merit since some teaching is conducted in Swedish.

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

Terms of employment
This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of a maximum of 2 years.

Instructions on how to apply
Application shall be written in English. Please draw up the application in accordance with LTH's Academic qualifications portfolio - see link below. Upload the application as PDF-files in the recruitment system. Read more: To apply for academic positions at LTH