Post-Doctoral Research Assistant - Computation Fluid Dynamics, CIVS

Req Id : 34197

Job Title : Post-Doctoral Research Assistant - Computation Fluid Dynamics, CIVS

City : Hammond

Job Description : Job Summary

Purdue University Northwest (PNW), Center for Innovation through Visualization and Simulation (CIVS) is seeking to fill a 3-years limited duration position. Continuation is dependent upon funding and business need. Benefits to apply.

CIVS, established in 2009, is a multidisciplinary research center which applies cutting-edge simulation and visualization technologies to solve real-world problems with academic, industry, and community partners. With its missions in innovation, application, and education, CIVS is globally recognized for its innovative approaches to developing solutions to complex problems. CIVS, in collaboration with more than 160 organizations, has made significant educational and economic impacts. CIVS also serves as a showcase for the NWI region, highlighting the region's commitment to innovation, cutting-edge technologies, collaboration, high-quality work, and real-world problem solving.

This position will conduct numerical simulation studies, work on research projects with external partners, mentor and guide graduate student effort on active research projects and publish and present research results. Research work will focus on Computation Fluid Dynamics (CFD) models involving multiphase reacting flow simulations with emphasis on application to industrial processes. The candidate will conduct CFD simulation for addressing complex single and multiphase reacting flows in complex geometries. Research and development activities will include :

1) Conducting high fidelity CFD simulations of combustion, heat transfer, chemical reactions, and phase change phenomena in industrial processes using commercial software.

2) Optimizing existing in-house CFD software packages.

3) Designing and developing CFD sub-models for application to a broad range of CFD problems.

4) Using high-performance computing (HPC) to accelerate complex, large-scale simulations.

5) Interacting with other team members on industry-sponsored projects involving combustion, turbulence, multiphase flow, machine learning and artificial intelligence, algorithm development and implementation, virtual reality visualization, and more.

Core Competencies

Applicants must demonstrate strong writing and communication skills, the ability to function in a team environment with other researchers, and past experience at publishing in technical journals.

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical, Chemical, Materials Engineering or related field.

Experience

Applicants should have extensive experience in applied CFD simulations, specifically in modeling combustion and multiphase reacting flows. Experience with physical processes in combustion, high temperature gas flow, and turbulent flows is required. Experience with ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM, and / or FORTRAN and Python programing languages are preferred. Experience in using High Performance Computing (HPC), especially involving use of a Linux environment, is preferred. FORTRAN and Python programing languages are preferred. Experience in using High Performance Computing (HPC), especially involving use of a Linux environment, is preferred.

To Apply and Additional Information

Applicants should submit a (1) curriculum vita (resume) and (2) a list of four professional references. Applications must be submitted electronically via the PNW Careers Faculty webpage ().

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For information regarding our excellent benefits package, please visit : www.purdue.edu / benefits. A background check is required for employment in this position.

Purdue University Northwest is an EEO / AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.