PhD in Turbulent Flows Research: The University of Memphis is offering a fully funded PhD scholarship opportunity for highly qualified candidates to lead computational efforts in on-going research in vortex-dominated and turbulent flows. The successful candidate will be part of an interdisciplinary group and will have the opportunity to collaborate with faculty and students at the university. The focus of the research is on using and developing computational fluid dynamics and machine learning methods to understand turbulence in vortex-dominated flows produced by various applications such as rotorcraft, fans, wind turbines, and unmanned vehicles.
PhD Scholarship Opportunity in Turbulent Flows Research at University of Memphis
Designation: PhD Research Scholar
Research Area: Turbulent Flows and Computational Fluid Dynamics
Location: University of Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Eligibility/Qualification: Prospective candidates should hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field with a strong background in computational fluid dynamics, machine learning, and programming, ideally in C and Python languages. Experience with MPI is desirable.
Job Description: The successful candidate will lead computational efforts in the research of vortex-dominated and turbulent flows. Responsibilities include developing and using computational fluid dynamics and machine learning methods to understand turbulence in various applications, working on large research codes, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and publishing research findings in top-tier journal papers.
How to Apply: Interested applicants should send a CV with a cover letter, names of at least three references, and a summary of recent work and interests as a single PDF to Dr. Daniel Foti at dvfoti@memphis.edu.
Last Date for Apply: Until position filled
This scholarship provides an excellent opportunity for aspiring scholars to work at the forefront of cutting-edge turbulence and computational fluid dynamics research, collaborate with national laboratories, and attend international professional conferences.
