Part-time project assistant in fluid-structure interaction and noise

This research opportunity in reduced-order modeling of FSI and noise emissions offers cutting-edge computational techniques with real-world applications. The candidate will contribute to advancing the coupling of fluid mechanics, structural dynamics, and acoustics, when collaborating with leading experts in the field. Additionally, the role promises the development of skills in high-performance computing and numerical simulation methods, positioning the candidate at the forefront of innovative techniques.

Job description
The research will be devoted to developing new computational methods to tackle challenges in FSI simulations. In this position you will be developing the method, and code it (in C/C++ or python) to simulate benchmark cases.

The position is in the division of Marine Technology, well recognised internationally for our fundamental and applied research to enable the development and improvement of marine technology, such as ships, subsea systems and renewable energy solutions. We support industry and societies world-wide with knowledge, understanding and solutions that minimize emissions from shipping, improve the lifetime and reduce maintenance need for equipment in the harsh ocean environment, and ensure safe operations. Our activities are related primarily to development and application of numerical modelling, e.g. CFD, FEA, FSI, optimization, ML, but we are also involved in both experiments and reallife monitoring to support our findings.

The division works closely with the shipping industry in Sweden, research institutes and manufacturers. We host the Kongsberg University Technology Centre in Computational Hydrodynamics since 2002 (previously within the Rolls-Royce group) where both long-term strategic research as well as industrial method development are performed in close collaboration with the engineers at the company. Utilisation and industrial impact of the research are key to this successful long-term cooperation. Besides research, our division is also involved in education at Master and doctoral level. We are involved in the master program Mobility Engineering (Naval Architecture – Marine Technology profile) and we are part of the Nordic Master in Maritime Engineering. The research group consists of senior researchers, post-docs and PhD students, working together in an open atmosphere.

Major responsibilities
This part-time position for research takes 50 % of working hours. Your responsibilities are to conduct your own research in collaboration with colleagues at Chalmers as well as with external collaborators in academia and industry. This includes developing scientific concepts and communicating research results verbally and in writing.

Qualifications
To qualify for this position, you need to have a PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Physics/mathematics, High Performance Computing or similar with emphasis on fluid mechanics and CFD. The position requires excellent oral and written communication skills in English. You are expected to take initiatives, work independently when needed and to take responsibility for your work. Further, the project interacts closely with adjacent disciplines and industrial partners, thus you need to have good collaborative skills. Finally, you need to be able to disseminate results and knowledge within existing and new networks. This includes academia, industry and society at large.

Contract terms
The appointment as Assistant Professor is a part-time, four-year, entry-level, faculty position with tenure track, whereby you will acquire both pedagogical and research qualifications. An Assistant Professor is expected to improve their ability to formulate and solve scientific problems, to publish scientific articles, and to develop their skills in teaching and supervision, by means of both practical training and independent study. The aim is to achieve the level of Associate Professor within four years and, if successful, you will be offered a permanent faculty position at Chalmers.

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 REF 2024-0602 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
One page where you:
- Introduce yourself
- Describe your motivation for applying to this position and what attracts you about Chalmers
- Describe how you support your colleagues and bring about a good working environment
- Include names and full contact information of two references that we can contact

CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Family name, Ref. number)
- Your CV (please see the CV guidelines).
- Include a list of publications.

Required documents:
- Certificate or Diploma verifying your degree
- Verification of parental leave, sick leave or military service, if relevant.
- Documents verifying awards and recognitions stated in your CV, leadership or teaching activities, etc, and other documents relevant to support your application
- Copies of a maximum of five relevant publications that cannot be accessed via your ORCID, Scopus ID or ResearcherID, if relevant.

Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.

Please note: The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete. Incomplete applications and applications sent by email will not be considered. 


Application deadline: 2024-11-30



For questions, please contact:
Prof. Hua-Dong Yao, the division of Marine Technology,
Huadong.yao@chalmers.se

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