Ref 602-2019
The Division of Fluid and Experimental Mechanics within the
Department of Engineering Sciences and Mathematics at Luleå University
of Technology (LTU) conducts research and teaching in the field of
hydropower. Hydropower is the largest source of renewable energies in
the world and accounts for about 17% of the electricity production
worldwide. It is facing new technical challenges with the introduction
of intermittent renewable energy resources, refurbishment of aging
machines, adapting to the climate changes and satisfying new
regulations.
The Division of Fluid and Experimental Mechanics
offers two PhD positions in the subject fluid mechanics with application
to hydraulic turbines. The positions are part of a larger European
project with participants from Spain, Norway and Sweden.
Subject description
The
subject fluid mechanics works with turbulent, multiphase and porous
flow coupled to industrial manufacturing methods, flow optimization and
flow design for energy applications as well as magneto-hydrodynamic.
The Division has via the John Field Laboratory access to state of the art measurement methods and large computational resources.
Duties
The
project aims to develop a novel technique to mitigate the pressure
pulsations arising in hydraulic turbines at certain operating
conditions. Both numerical and experimental investigations will be
performed at different scales: from the laboratory to full-scale
machine’s scales.
Both PhD positions deal with numerical
simulations and stability analysis of the flow in hydraulic turbines.
They may also contain experimental investigations based on the chosen
candidate’s skills and interest.
The project may imply
measurements at different facilities in Sweden and Norway where longer
visits are planned to perform the measurements. The Ph.D. positions are
four years. Some teaching and subject related responsibility may be
included.
Qualifications
Applicants should
have 300 credits in engineering physics, mechanical engineering, space
technology, energy technology or equivalent of which 60 credits at the
advanced level with several courses linked to fluid mechanics.
Applicants should also have a good knowledge of both spoken and written
English. Knowledge in fluid numerical simulations, stability analysis,
experimental fluid mechanics, hydraulic turbines, turbine model testing,
prototype testing and vortex flows is a merit.
See also; Study plans for postgraduate education in fluid mechanics
Our
research group consists mostly of men why we are happy to see female
applicant. Provided that the qualifications are otherwise equal, the
underrepresented gender will be given precedence.
In case of
different interpretations of the English and Swedish versions of this
announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.
Information
For questions concerning the project you are welcome to contact Professor Michel Cervantes, +46 920-49 3014, e-mail, michel.cervantes@ltu.se
For
questions concerning the Division of Fluid and Experimental Mechanics
please contact Professor Staffan Lundström, +46 920-49 2392, e-mail, staffan.lundstrom@ltu.se
Union representatives:
SACO-S Christer Gardelli, 0920-49 1809 christer.gardelli@ltu.se
OFR-S Lars Frisk, 0920-49 1792 lars.frisk@ltu.se
The
Luleå University of Technology works actively with gender equality and
diversity that contributes to a creative study and work environment. The
university’s values are based on respect, openness, cooperation, trust
and responsibility.
Application
Please apply
for the positions by clicking on the application button below and
attach your cover letter, CV/resume and copies of certificates and
diplomas.
Application must be written in English or Swedish.
Diplomas must be verified and translated to English or Swedish. Please
mark your application with the reference number below.
Reference number: 602-2019
Final day to apply: 2019-04-12
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Post expires on Friday April 12th, 2019