Microfluidics Modeling Specialist

Euraxess; Heverlee; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Euraxess is looking for a highly motivated simulation engineer specialized in numerical modelling of microfluidic systems. This role involves performing CFD simulations and optimizing advanced liquid cooling technologies for microelectronic systems.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in engineering or physics and has strong experience in CFD simulations. Candidates should be proficient in commercial tools like ANSYS Fluent, programming languages like Python or C++, and possess excellent analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• PhD in engineering, physics, or a related field.
• Strong experience in CFD simulations and numerical modelling.
• Fluent in English.

Responsabilités

• Perform CFD simulations and modelling for liquid cooling technologies.
• Use ANSYS Fluent and self-developed codes to build workflows.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists.

Connaissances

CFD simulations

Numerical modelling

Programming languages (Python, C++)

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Formation

PhD in engineering, physics, or a related field

Outils

ANSYS Fluent

Description du poste

You are a highly motivated simulation engineer with expertise in numerical modelling of microfluidic systems, who drives innovation in advanced liquid cooling technologies and multi-physics applications.

What you will do

• Perform CFD simulations and modelling to support the design and optimization of advanced liquid cooling technologies for microelectronic systems.
• Use commercial software, such as ANSYS Fluent, and self-developed codes to build advanced workflows and parameterised models.
• Leverage multi-physics modelling to enable innovation and enhance the understanding of the underlying physics of complex systems, for example in life-science applications.
• Work within multiple parallel projects and manage priorities according to milestone‑driven schedules.
• Guide and support colleagues in simulation strategies and interpretation of results.
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, and micro/nanofabrication experts.
• You hold a PhD in engineering, physics, or a related field and relevant industry experience is considered a plus.
• You have strong experience in CFD simulations and numerical modelling.
• You are proficient with commercial simulation tools such as ANSYS Fluent, have developed your own codes, and have experience in programming languages such as Python, C++, or others.
• You have strong analytical skills and are comfortable combining analytical and numerical approaches.
• You have experience working in a research and development environment with an interdisciplinary team.
• You are a team player with excellent communication skills and fluency in English.

Languages: English – Level Excellent

Additional Information

• You hold a PhD in engineering, physics, or a related field and relevant industry experience is considered a plus.
• You have strong experience in CFD simulations and numerical modelling.
• You are proficient with commercial simulation tools such as ANSYS Fluent, have developed your own codes, and have experience in programming languages such as Python, C++, or others.
• You have strong analytical skills and are comfortable combining analytical and numerical approaches.
• You have experience working in a research and development environment with an interdisciplinary team.
• You are a team player with excellent communication skills and fluency in English.