Postdoctoral Researcher in Porous Media: The Chair of Building Physics at the Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering of ETH Zurich is seeking outstanding candidates for a Postdoctoral Researcher role, focusing on the design of new porous media for evaporation and transpiration cooling using lattice Boltzmann Modelling (LBM) at the pore scale.
Postdoctoral Researcher in Lattice Boltzmann Modelling of Transpiration Cooling in Porous Media
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher
Job Details Table
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Lattice Boltzmann Modelling, Porous Media Cooling |
| Location | ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland |
| Eligibility/Qualification | PhD in civil, mechanical, chemical, environmental engineering, physics, or related field |
Job Description
- Design of self-pumping transpiration and evaporation cooling porous materials based on optimized methodologies, from 2D channel networks to 3D porous media.
- Validation of LBM simulations based on micro-fluid experiments of the 2D channel networks.
- Development of a 3D non-isothermal two-component two-phase LBM model for efficient simulative analysis of evaporation and transpiration cooling of porous media at the pore scale, employing GPU computation.
Eligibility/Qualification
- PhD title in civil, mechanical, chemical, environmental engineering, physics, or a closely related field.
- Strong understanding of coupled heat and mass transport processes in porous materials at the pore scale, including phase changes.
- A robust background and experience in Lattice Boltzmann Modelling.
- Strong programming skills in C++, Python, Fortran, etc.
- Experience in parallel computing and GPU is a plus.
- Experience in microfluidic experiments is a plus.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a track record of research publications.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following documents through the online application portal:
- Cover letter summarizing research experience and interest in the position
- CV detailing academic background, research experience, and publications
- Contact information for three references
Note: Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.
Last Date for Apply
Please check the ETH Zurich website for specific deadlines related to the application process.
For more information about the Chair of Building Physics, please visit our website or direct any questions regarding the position to Prof. Dr. Jan Carmeliet at cajan@ethz.ch (no applications).
