Post doctoral Research Fellow 2019 in UNSW Sydney, Australia
Designation/Position- Post doctoral Research Fellow
UNSW Sydney, Australia invites application for Post doctoral Research Fellow 2019 from eligible and interested candidates
About- UNSW is currently implementing a ten year strategy to 2025 and our ambition for the next decade is nothing less than to establish UNSW as Australia’s global university. This position is within the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering. Post doctoral Research Fellow 2019 in UNSW, Australia
Research/Job Area- Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Location- UNSW Sydney, Australia
Eligibility/Qualification–
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field and at least one year of directly relevant postdoctoral experience;
- Experience with turbulent multiphase combustion modelling, especially in conditions relevant to compression ignition engines, including direct numerical simulation, large-eddy simulation, transported probability density function modelling and flamelet methods is required;
- Demonstrated experience with code development and massively parallel high-performance computing using the S3D DNS code and OpenFOAM;
- High level knowledge of scripted languages including, but not limited to Python;
- Strong understanding of turbulent combustion in compression ignition engines;
- Able to conduct independent research with limited supervision;
- Demonstrated success in PhD-level research co-supervision in the area of turbulent combustion modelling in conditions relevant to compression ignition engines;
- Track record of publications and conference presentations relative to the opportunity, with an emphasis on turbulent combustion modelling in conditions relevant to compression ignition engines;
- Able to work in a team and build effective relationships;
- Strong interpersonal skills;
- Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities.
Job/Position Description- You will assist in the research objectives of two projects:
- The Australian Research Council Discovery Project entitled “Understanding combustion in gasoline compression ignition conditions”; and
- The Australian Renewable Energy Agency project entitled “Enabling efficient, affordable and robust use of renewable hydrogen in transport and power generation”
In both projects, the work will involve the development, application and analysis of advanced numerical models of turbulent, chemically reacting and multiphase flows. The position reports to Professor Evatt Hawkes and has no direct reports.
- Salary: $93,578 – $100,090 (AUD) + 17% superannuation + leave loading
- 2.5 year fixed term contract
- Full-time position (35 hours per week)
- Location: Kensington Campus – Sydney, Australia
How to Apply- Eligible and interested candidate can apply online.
For Contact- Penny Spencer E: penny.spencer@unsw.edu.au
Last Date for Apply– 11:50pm, Thursday 23 May 2019