Postdoc Fellowship in Advanced modelling of gas-turbine combustion

TasksIn the present project several complicated turbulent combustion phenomena are addressed on the level of modelling issues for future design CFD. The project partners are Siemens Power Group and Rolls-Royce and both aero and stationary combustion is considered. For these companies two Ph.D. students will develop new implementations to handle complex phenomena associated with preferential diffusion, complex combustion modes, quenching etc.. The postdoc will guide these developments and takes care of the theoretical framework within the method of Flamelet Generated Manifolds (FGM or FPI) and associated consistency issues.

Requirements
We are seeking an enthusiastic candidate who has been graduated from a PhD program (dr.) in turbulent combustion modelling. The candidate should be familiar with the framework of FGM).  We are aiming for the best candidates that have strong affinity for theory, (consistent) implementation and at the

same time candidates that never lose the focus towards the application of gas-turbine design. The preferred scientist  will show a strong personal and scientific growth during the years. Excellent analytical and communication skills, and fluency in written and spoken English are essential. The postdoc should not reject the possibility to stay in the US for 1 year.

Appointment and salary
We offer:

• A challenging job at a dynamic and ambitious University
• The appointment is for two  years. After a good evaluation your contract can be extended with another year.
• The appointment is for two years with an intermediate evaluation after the first year.
• The gross monthly salary will be in accordance with the Collective Labor Agreement of the Dutch Universities (CAO NU) and amounts initially to at least € 2861 per month (scale 10.4) depending on prior experience.
• An attractive package of fringe benefits (including excellent work facilities, end of the year allowance and sport facilities)

Information
More information can be obtained from:

• Dr.Ir. R.J.M. Bastiaans (Rob), mail r.j.m.bastiaans@tue.nl, phone: +31(0)40 247 4836

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