M2, Two teaching assistants in computational simulations of urban flows

Information about the division/the project
The positions will be open at the Fluid Dynamic division of Mechanical and Maritime Science department. The research at the Division covers turbulent flow (both compressible and incompressible), multiphase flows, aero-acoustics and turbomachines. Our tools include both computations and experiments. The research covers a wide range of topics. In some research projects the smallest turbulent scales are studied whereas in others the function of a complete gas turbine is analyzed and modelled. The Division of Fluid Dynamics is part of Chalmers Sustainable Transport Initiative, Chalmers eScience Initiative and Chalmers Energy Initiative.

Current urban design fairly addresses noise and wind comfort but do not consider thermal comfort and impact of green areas to reduce local temperatures and improve air quality. This project aims to investigate future urban design to achieve thermal and air quality comfort for the majority of urban residents using computational fluid dynamics (CFD). The research plan is developed in close collaboration with the division of Building Physics at Chalmers and the Fraunhofer-Chalmers Centre for applied mathematics.

Job description
As an amanuens/teaching assistant, you will support the ongoing research in the area of CFD simulations of urban flows. In particular, you will employ commercial CFD softwares to calculate the wind and heat comfort of an urban area. You will be working with data analysis and postprocessing of the outputs of the numerical simulations. The job includes the writing of brief reports and presentations.

Qualifications
To be qualified for the positions you are an active student at Chalmers University of Technology, preferably studying in one of the institution's BSc or MSc level programmes in Mechanical and Maritime engineering, Mobility Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering physics or related fields. Knowledge of at least one programming language to analyze the data.

Employment
Type of employment: Fixed-term employment for six months
Extent: Up to 20% of full-time
Location: Department of Mechanics and Maritime Sciences
First day of employment: 2023-02-01 or according to agreement

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg. 
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Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Name, Ref 20220632  and be attached as PDF files, as below:

CV
Personal letter
Other documents (optional):
• Copies of completed education, grades etc. Two references that we can contact should be provided at a possible interview.

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Application deadline: 23-12-2022

For questions, please contact:
Associate Professor Gaetano Sardina, Fluid Dynamics
E-mail: sardina@chalmers.se
Phone: +46737176687

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