Doctoral students in Energy Sciences focusing on Fluid Mechanics - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Description of the workplace

The Division of Fluid Mechanics is offering two Ph.D. student positions in the field of thermal-chemical conversion of green fuels for power production and propulsion systems. Green fuels, including hydrogen, ammonia, and methanol, hold the promise of achieving zero-carbon emissions in various applications such as gas turbine engines and marine engines. These positions aim to delve into the fundamental physical and chemical processes underlying the thermal-chemical conversion of green fuels, employing advanced high-performance computation methods. The research will involve close collaboration with international partners from academia and industry.

Work duties

The focus of the work will be on developing and applying computational methods to investigate the thermal-chemical conversion processes of green fuels (hydrogen, ammonia, and methanol) in gas turbines and marine engines. This involves creating mathematical models for Direct Numerical Simulation (DNS) and Large Eddy Simulation (LES) of turbulence/chemistry interactions, with a particular emphasis on understanding emissions of unwanted pollutants such as NOx.

The primary responsibilities of the doctoral students will be to dedicate themselves to their research studies, which include participating in research projects and advanced courses tailored for Ph.D. students. Additionally, their duties may involve teaching and other departmental responsibilities, not exceeding 20% of their workload.

Admission requirements

A person meets the general admission requirements for Ph.D. students if the applicant:

• has been awarded a Master of Science degree in Engineering, or
• has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the Master of Science degree, or
• has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

A person meets the specific admission requirements for Ph.D. degree studies in Energy Sciences if the applicant has:

• at least 90 credits relevant to the subject of the third cycle programme, of which at least 60 credits are from second-cycle courses of relevance to the subject and 30 credits from a second-cycle degree project of relevance to the subject.
• a Master’s degree of relevance to the field.

Additional requirements:

• Very good oral and written proficiency in English.

Assessment criteria

Selection for Ph.D. degree studies is based on the student’s potential to profit from such studies. The assessment of potential is made primarily on the basis of academic results from the Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degree studies. Special attention is paid to the following:

Knowledge and skills relevant to the thesis project and the subject of study. An assessment of ability to work independently and to formulate and tackle research problems. Written and oral communication skills Other experience relevant to the Ph.D. degree studies, e.g. professional experience.

Other assessment criteria:

• Experience in computational fluid dynamics (CFD, in particular LES and DNS) of heat and mass transfer and chemical reactive flows.
• Experiences in HPC and data analysis.

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant, through experience and skills, is deemed to have the abilities necessary for successfully completing the third cycle programme.

We offer

Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee Work at Lund University. 

The Division of Fluid Mechanics at Lund University's Department of Energy Sci-ences is a distinguished and dynamic research environment, recognized for its cut-ting-edge contributions to the field of fluid mechanics, particularly in the areas of energy systems and sustainable technologies. Our division prides itself on a collab-orative and innovative research culture, where interdisciplinary approaches are ac-tively pursued.

Terms of employment

Only those admitted to third cycle studies may be appointed to a doctoral studentship. Third cycle studies at LTH consist of full-time studies for 4 years. A doctoral studentship is a fixed-term employment of a maximum of 5 years (including 20% departmental duties). Doctoral studentships are regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100), chapter 5, 1-7 §§.

We intend to employ 1-2 PhD Students.

How to apply

Applications shall be written in English and include a cover letter stating the reasons why you are interested in the position and in what way the research project corresponds to your interests and educational background. The application must also contain a CV, degree certificate or equivalent, and other documents you wish to be considered (grade transcripts, contact information for your references, letters of recommendation, etc.).

Welcome to apply!