Researcher in Mechanical Engineering
(ref. BAP-2023-232)
This PhD position is based in the Turbulent Flow Simulation and Optimization (TFSO) research group headed by Prof. Johan Meyers, which is part of the department of Mechanical Engineering of the University of Leuven (KU Leuven). The position is part of the Agroflux project funded by Belgian Science Policy Office (BELSPO) in collaboration with the research groups of Prof. Philippe Chatelain (UCLouvain), and Prof. Bernard Heinesch and Bernard Longdoz (both ULiége).
ProjectBACKGROUND PHD PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Research: The research focuses on the development of physics based reduced order models for scalar and heat-flux closures in the atmospheric boundary layer. Model parameter calibration is based on the one hand on data from extensive experimental campaigns (provided by other researchers in the project), and on the other hand on detailed large-eddy simulations of non-homogeneous scenarios that are representative for situations when scalar and heat fluxes are not closed by the vertical turbulent flux only. To this end, the KU Leuven LES code SP-Wind is used. This is a simulation code that is routinely run on the high-performance infrastructure of the Flemish Supercomputer Center, and is efficiently parallelized up to 10000 cores. Finally, model inversion methods are developed, using the reduced order models, that leverage flux tower measurements in combination with new measurement techniques such as lidar measurements and drone measurements. ProfileCandidates have a master degree in one of the following or related fields: fluid mechanics, aerospace or mathematical engineering, numerical mathematics, or computational physics. They should have a good background or interest in fluid mechanics, optimization, simulation, and programming (Fortran, C/C++, MATLAB, Python, …). Proficiency in English is a requirement. The position adheres to the European policy of balanced ethnicity, age and gender. Persons of all origins and gender are encouraged to apply. OfferThe PhD position lasts for the duration of four years, and is carried out at the University of Leuven. The candidate also takes up a limited amount (approx. 10% of the time) of teaching activities. The remuneration is generous and is in line with the standard KU Leuven rates. It consists of a net monthly salary of about 2400 Euro (in case of dependent children or spouse, the amount can be somewhat higher). Following Belgian law, the salary is automatically adjusted for inflation based on the smoothed health index. Interested?To apply, use the KU Leuven online application platform (applications by email are not considered) Please include: You can apply for this job no later than June 29, 2023 via the
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