PhD Position – Hydropower: Join the Unsteady Flow Diagnostics Laboratory (UNFoLD) at EPFL in Lausanne for a Ph.D. position to study vortices with application to hydropower under the collaborative project VORTEX-FLEX.
PhD Position – Experimental Study of Vortex Interactions with Application to Hydropower
Designation: PhD Student/Doctorant·e
Research Area: Experimental unsteady vortex dynamics and hydropower
Location: EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Master’s degree in engineering, environmental sciences, or physics
- Strong interest in experimental fluid mechanics and hydropower
- Experience with experimental (fluid) mechanics or designing laboratory experiments
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English (French not required)
Job Description:
- Conduct original research in the field of experimental unsteady vortex dynamics and hydropower
- Lead and contribute to publications in scientific journals
- Contribute to general lab activities including teaching assistance and project co-supervision
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should upload the following documents:
- CV
- Motivation statement
- Grades from bachelor and master studies
Screening will commence immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is selected. In addition to applying for the position, candidates must also enroll in one of EPFL’s doctoral school programs. For any questions, contact Prof. Karen Mulleners at karen.mulleners@epfl.ch.
Last Date for Apply: Rolling applications – Apply promptly to be considered for this exciting opportunity.
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