Research Fellow — Experimental Supersonic Combustion

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

Job summary

The University of Sydney at Camperdown invites applications for a full-time, two-year fixed-term position in the School of Aerospace Mechanical & Mechatronic Engineering starting early 2027. It focuses on cutting-edge research in supersonic combustion and high-speed propulsion within a world-class environment.

You will conduct advanced research, use laser diagnostics, and collaborate with researchers, students and industry partners to push the boundaries of compressible reacting flows.

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Demonstrated research in combustion, compressible or high-speed flows.
• Experience with laser diagnostics and advanced experimental techniques.
• Ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary research environments.
• Experience designing burners and experimental combustion rigs.

Responsibilities

• conduct advanced research into supersonic combustion and compressible reacting flows
• investigate how compressibility suppresses fuel-air mixing
• quantify compressible mixing suppression in reacting flows
• undertake experimental research using laser diagnostics of combustion in high-speed flows
• work with state-of-the-art experimental facilities and laser diagnostic facilities

Skills

Research skills

Lab techniques

Collaboration

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Laser diagnostics

Experimental rigs

High-speed imaging

Job description

The University of Sydney at Camperdown invites applications for a full-time, two-year fixed-term position in the School of Aerospace Mechanical & Mechatronic Engineering starting early 2027. It focuses on cutting-edge research in supersonic combustion and high-speed propulsion within a world-class environment.

You will conduct advanced research, use laser diagnostics, and collaborate with researchers, students and industry partners to push the boundaries of compressible reacting flows.