Postdoc in CFD modelling and simulations for industry-taylored CO2 capture

Chalmers University offers a postdoctoral position in a project related to develop CO2 capture tachnologies for a broad range of industry. The project is highly interdisciplinar and consists of a collaboration between the Departments of Mechanics and Maritime Sciences, Departments of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and Technology Management and Economics.

Information about the research/the project/the division
The position will be placed in the Fluid Dynamic division at the Mechanics and Maritime Sciences Department. The research in 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.

In this project, we will develop a multi-pathway platform for CO2 capture and storage based on the tunable carbonate (CO32-) chemistry. This platform will utilize the residual streams at industrial sites, instead of a suboptimal ”one-size-fits-all” solution. The developed processes operate at ambient conditions and are both resource- and energy-efficient. Full conversion will be reached through a combination of iterative reactor design and computational fluid dynamics simulations. The postdoc will be the main responsible to apply existing reactive CFD models to improve the design of current CO2 capture systems. Computational results will be compared with experimental data availabe at the division of Chemical Engineering.

Major responsibilities
Your major responsibility as postdoc is to perform your own research within the division of Fluid Dynamics. As a postdoc you are expected to develop your own ideas and communicate scientific results orally and in written form. The position may also include teaching on undergraduate and master's levels as well as supervising master's and/or PhD students to a certain extent. Another important aspect involves collaboration within academia and with society at large. The position is meritorious for future research duties within academia as well as industry/the public sector.

Qualifications
To qualify for this position, you must have a doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Physics or equivalent, with a focus on Computational Fluid Dynamics. You need a demonstrated ability to perform CFD simulations and analyze the numerical data. You are also expected to be somewhat accustomed to teaching, and to demonstrate great potential within research.

We are looking for an independent and self-motivated person with an ability to meet deadlines. You are expected to have a strong commitment to work in a research group, openly share results, challenges, and difficulties with the team to ensure the success of the project. 

The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English. Swedish is not a requirement but Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

Contract terms
This postdoc position is a full-time temporary employment for two years.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg. 
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

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 20220133 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:

CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. number) including:
• CV, include complete list of publications
• Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous research fields and main research results
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.

Learn more and apply on Chalmers website: https://www.chalmers.se/sv/om-chalmers/Arbeta-pa-Chalmers/lediga-tjanster/Sidor/default.aspx?rmpage=job&rmjob=10351&rmlang=SE

Application deadline: 10 april, 2022

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

Professor Henrik Ström, Fluid Dynamics
Email: henrik.strom@chalmers.se
Phone: +46317721360

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