Research Engineer at Combustion Physics

Lund University, Faculty of Engineering, LTH, Department of Physics

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Description of the workplace

The Division of Combustion Physics is well-established and internationally recognized for excellence in the measurement and development of combustion applications related to ground and aerospace combustion engines and energy production. The Department of Physics conducts a wide array of research, together with other departments within the Faculty of Engineering. Our modern research facility Enoch Thulin laboratory was built in 2001 and currently supports the work of around 60 researchers. Combustion Physics web page

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Work duties

In this research work the operating conditions will focus on spray drying applications that will be defined by Tetra Pak.

The measurements of droplet size (using the LIF/Mie technique) and temperature (using two-color LIF thermometry) will be based on a combination with the use of Structured Laser Illumination Planar Imaging (SLIPI). The measurement of liquid dynamics will be related to a combination of high-speed imaging based of back-scattering and back-LIF detection.

Both macroscopic imaging (viewed areas in the order of ~12 cm for quantitative measurements) and microscopic imaging (viewed areas in the order of ~5 mm for dynamics imaging) will be used during this project.

Detailed description of the work duties, such as:

Research within the subject area.
Collaboration with the Tetra Pak industry.
Guidance and co-supervision of doctoral students.
Administration related to the work duties listed above.

Required qualifications for the position are:

Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
A PhD within the subject of the position.
Extensive knowledge on temperature measurements and sizing of particles/droplets using laser based diagnostics. Ability to independently design and carry out experimental research projects related to two-phase flow systems.
A broad competence profile and knowledge in heat transfer and fluid mechanics is important for this project.
A good ability to develop and conduct high quality research.

Additional qualifications for the position are:

Experience on temperature measurements involving temperature sensitive dyes.
Experience on laser diagnostic techniques for droplet sizing.
Experience in laboratory work related to two-phase flows. Strong skills in programming and image analysis.
Journal publications in the field.

Consideration will also be given to 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.

Further information

The position is a fixed term position for one year at 100 per cent of full time and starting 2024-05-01 until 2025-04-30.

How to apply

Applications are to be submitted via the University’s recruitment system. The application should include a CV and a personal letter justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications. The application should also include a degree certificates or equivalent and any other document to which you would like to draw attention (copies of grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.).

Welcome with your application!

LTH is Lund University’s Faculty of Engineering. At LTH we educate people, build knowledge for the future and work hard for the development of society. We create space for brilliant research and inspire creative advancements in technology, architecture and design. We have nearly 10,000 students. Every year, our researchers – many of whom work in world-leading profile areas – publish around 100 theses and 2 000 scientific findings. In addition, many of our research and degree projects are transformed into innovations. Together we explore and create – to benefit the world.

The Department of Physics is with a staff of about 400 scientists and educators one of the largest departments within Lund University. There are seven research divisions and a number of research centra within the department. The research activities at the department cover a broad spectrum of modern physics. www.fysik.lu.se/english.