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[Hiring completed] Postdoc Position on Data-driven Combustion Modeling at Purdue University

Posted on: June 13, 2023

Updated on: September 16, 2023 (position filled. new applications will not be reviewed.)

 

Overview:

The Computational Energy and Propulsion Lab (CEPL) in the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Purdue University invites applications for a postdoc position to work on data-driven combustion modeling. The main responsibility is to improve an in-house CFD modeling code and to perform high-fidelity parallel simulations of a laboratory-scale combustion rig. The position is available for one year. The position can start as soon as possible and no later than January 2024.

Qualification:

Individuals with expertise in turbulent and reacting flow simulations are encouraged to apply. All candidates must have strong, demonstrated research capability, be a good team player, excellent English written and spoken communication skills, and a Ph.D. in a relevant field (including but not limited to mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, and aerospace engineering), completed within the last three years or soon to be completed.

Highly qualified candidates are sought with the following expertise:

o   Expertise in CFD modeling of turbulent reactive flows with RANS, LES or DNS.

o   Advanced computer programming skills in FORTRAN and/or C/C++ and MPI parallelization.

o   Knowledge of machine learning and data-driven modeling is a plus.

Application:

To apply, please email your detailed CV along with the contact of three references in a single PDF file to haifeng@purdue.edu. The subject line of your email should read like this: PURDUE POSTDOC APPLICATION: [Last Name], [First Name] with [Last Name] and [First Name] being replaced by your name.

Questions:

Questions regarding the position should be directed to:

Prof. Haifeng Wang

School of Aeronautics and Astronautics

Purdue University

701 West Stadium Avenue

West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA

haifeng@purdue.edu