EPFL: PhD Position: The Unsteady Flow Diagnostics Laboratory (UNFoLD) at EPFL is offering a PhD position to study the impact of non-uniform bending stiffnesses on fluid-structure interactions of flapping flags in steady and unsteady winds.
Scholarship Opportunity at EPFL: PhD Position – Role of Venation for Fluid-Structure Interactions of Flapping Flags
Job Details:
Designation: PhD Student
Research Area: Fluid-Structure Interactions of Flapping Flags
Location: Lausanne, Switzerland
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Master’s degree in engineering, environmental sciences, or physics
- Strong interest in experimental fluid mechanics
- Experience with experimental mechanics or designing laboratory experiments
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
Job Description:
- Conduct original research on the behavior of flags with non-uniform bending stiffness in various wind conditions
- Lead and contribute to scientific publications
- Assist with general lab activities, including teaching and student project supervision
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should submit the following documents through the online platform:
- CV
- Motivation statement indicating earliest availability date
- Grades from bachelor and master studies
Last Date for Application: Screening begins immediately, with the earliest starting date in January 2025. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.
For more information or inquiries, contact Prof. Karen Mulleners at karen.mulleners@epfl.ch.
