PhD Acoustic material design combining resonant absorbers and micro-perforations (Eindhoven University of Technology School of Mechanical Engineering)

Job Title: PhD Acoustic material design combining resonant absorbers and micro-perforations Employer:The Eindhoven University of Technology Department : Mechanical Engineering Description Combustion of hydrogen from renewable sources is an emerging technology that can replace fossil fuels and so provide carbon-neutral energy. The goal of POLKA is to solve serious technical problems, which are unique to hydrogen combustion: thermoacoustic instabilities and flashback. The research project is divided into 15 interlinked sub-projects, each forming an individual PhD project for an ESR. The ESRs will be equipped with a wide portfolio of skills, including traditional academic research, and also transferable skills in outreach and gender issues. This is be supplemented by a unique integrated training programme in innovation, exploitation and entrepreneurship. Secondments are an important part of the training programme. The ESRs will develop an innovation-oriented mind-set and have excellent career perspectives in the renewable energy sector. At Dynamics and Control Department of Mechanical Engineering Dynamics and Control is a key scientific field which is relevant to many advanced applications, and is fostered by the development of the latest technologies in these application areas. Particularly the constantly increasing requirements for the efficiency, accuracy and reliability of these systems make it necessary to unravel detailed dynamic models for analysis, to develop advanced numerical tools for simulation, to develop automation strategies and to provide validation experiments. In the section Dynamics and Control of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, research is focused on the sub-areas nonlinear dynamics and control, acoustics; active noise control, structural optimization and vehicle dynamics. Tasks The PhD project at the section Dynamics and Control of the Department of Mechanical Engineering focuses on meta-material design combining resonant absorbers and micro-perforations. These plates are used in diverse applications such as building acoustics and aero-space. The goal is to model panels with integrated arrays of resonators, including the additional absorption provided by the slits between the resonating elements, which is dues to aeroacoustic losses. Single and multiple-layer absorbers will be considered, including design strategies, such as functional grading. A combined experimental and numerical approach based on the approach taken in TANGO (http://www.scm.keele.ac.uk/Tango) will be taken. Project Within this project, we are looking for a candidate with a MSc-degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical or Control Engineering with an interest to work in an interdisciplinary project such as 'System based thermo-acoustic design'. He/she should have a strong interest in system theory and (thermo)acoustics. The candidate should have excellent communication skills in English and an attitude to collaborate in a cooperative project such as the 'Active Control of Thermo-acoustic instabilities' project. We offer: An exciting job in a dynamic work environment and multidisciplinary consortium. A full time appointment for four years, with an intermediate evaluation after 1 year A gross monthly salary from € 2.325 (first year) to €2.972 (fourth year) in line with the Collective Agreement for Dutch Universities. The possibility to present your work at international conferences. A personal development program for PhD students (Information on the PROOF program can be found on: https://www.tue.nl/en/university/working-at-tue/development-and-career/scientific-personnel/phd-and-postdoc/providing-opportunities-for-phd-students-3tu/ An attractive package of fringe benefits, including end-of-year bonus (8,3% in December), an extra holiday allowance (8% in May), moving expenses and excellent sports facilities. Informatie en sollicitatie If you would like to have more information on the position, please contact Prof. dr. I. Lopez Arteaga (i.lopez@tue.nl, +31 40 2472611). Visit https://www.tue.nl/universiteit/faculteiten/werktuigbouwkunde/onderzoek/onderzoeksgroepen/dynamics-and-control/ for more information about the group Dynamics and Control; Application Your application can be addressed to Prof. dr. I. Lopez Arteaga. Applications must include a personal motivation letter, a Curriculum Vitae including the names and contact details of at least two references, and an overview of current research activities and interests in form of a pitch presentation (5 slides max. as pdf). Only complete applications will be considered. Consideration of the candidates will begin immediately, until the position is filled. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Engineeroxy

Job Title: PhD Acoustic material design combining resonant absorbers and micro-perforations
Employer:The Eindhoven University of Technology

Department : Mechanical Engineering

Description

Combustion of hydrogen from renewable sources is an emerging technology that can replace fossil fuels and so provide carbon-neutral energy. The goal of POLKA is to solve serious technical problems, which are unique to hydrogen combustion: thermoacoustic instabilities and flashback. The research project is divided into 15 interlinked sub-projects, each forming an individual PhD project for an ESR. The ESRs will be equipped with a wide portfolio of skills, including traditional academic research, and also transferable skills in outreach and gender issues. This is be supplemented by a unique integrated training programme in innovation, exploitation and entrepreneurship. Secondments are an important part of the training programme. The ESRs will develop an innovation-oriented mind-set and have excellent career perspectives in the renewable energy sector.

At Dynamics and Control Department of Mechanical Engineering

Dynamics and Control is a key scientific field which is relevant to many advanced applications, and is fostered by the development of the latest technologies in these application areas. Particularly the constantly increasing requirements for the efficiency, accuracy and reliability of these systems make it necessary to unravel detailed dynamic models for analysis, to develop advanced numerical tools for simulation, to develop automation strategies and to provide validation experiments. In the section Dynamics and Control of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, research is focused on the sub-areas nonlinear dynamics and control, acoustics; active noise control, structural optimization and vehicle dynamics.

Tasks

The PhD project at the section Dynamics and Control of the Department of Mechanical Engineering focuses on meta-material design combining resonant absorbers and micro-perforations. These plates are used in diverse applications such as building acoustics and aero-space. The goal is to model panels with integrated arrays of resonators, including the additional absorption provided by the slits between the resonating elements, which is dues to aeroacoustic losses. Single and multiple-layer absorbers will be considered, including design strategies, such as functional grading. A combined experimental and numerical approach based on the approach taken in TANGO (http://www.scm.keele.ac.uk/Tango) will be taken.

Project

Within this project, we are looking for a candidate with a MSc-degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical or Control Engineering with an interest to work in an interdisciplinary project such as 'System based thermo-acoustic design'. He/she should have a strong interest in system theory and (thermo)acoustics. The candidate should have excellent communication skills in English and an attitude to collaborate in a cooperative project such as the 'Active Control of Thermo-acoustic instabilities' project.

We offer:

An exciting job in a dynamic work environment and multidisciplinary consortium.
A full time appointment for four years, with an intermediate evaluation after 1 year
A gross monthly salary from € 2.325 (first year) to €2.972 (fourth year) in line with the Collective Agreement for Dutch Universities.

The possibility to present your work at international conferences.

A personal development program for PhD students (Information on the PROOF program can be found on: https://www.tue.nl/en/university/working-at-tue/development-and-career/scientific-personnel/phd-and-postdoc/providing-opportunities-for-phd-students-3tu/
An attractive package of fringe benefits, including end-of-year bonus (8,3% in December), an extra holiday allowance (8% in May), moving expenses and excellent sports facilities.
Informatie en sollicitatie
If you would like to have more information on the position, please contact Prof. dr. I. Lopez Arteaga (i.lopez@tue.nl, +31 40 2472611). Visit https://www.tue.nl/universiteit/faculteiten/werktuigbouwkunde/onderzoek/onderzoeksgroepen/dynamics-and-control/ for more information about the group Dynamics and Control;

Application

Your application can be addressed to Prof. dr. I. Lopez Arteaga. Applications must include a personal motivation letter, a Curriculum Vitae including the names and contact details of at least two references, and an overview of current research activities and interests in form of a pitch presentation (5 slides max. as pdf). Only complete applications will be considered. Consideration of the candidates will begin immediately, until the position is filled.

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