Postdoctoral Researcher: Experimental Supersonic Combustion

University of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Sydney invites applications for a two-year, full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate in Experimental Supersonic Combustion at the Camperdown campus. The role focuses on advanced research in supersonic combustion within the ARC Training Centre for High-Speed Propulsion and includes access to cutting-edge laser diagnostics.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in Mechanical Engineering with hands-on experience in combustion, high-speed fluids and experimental rigs.

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Experience in combustion, compressible or high-speed flows is essential.
• Experience with laser diagnostics and experimental fluid mechanics is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced research in supersonic combustion and compressible reacting flows.
• Perform experimental research using advanced laser diagnostics in high-speed flows.
• Utilise state-of-the-art facilities and novel burners for experiments.

Skills

Laser diagnostics

Experimental fluid dynamics

Collaborative research

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Laser diagnostic equipment

Job description

University of Sydney invites applications for a two-year, full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate in Experimental Supersonic Combustion at the Camperdown campus. The role focuses on advanced research in supersonic combustion within the ARC Training Centre for High-Speed Propulsion and includes access to cutting-edge laser diagnostics.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in Mechanical Engineering with hands-on experience in combustion, high-speed fluids and experimental rigs.