PhD in Multiphysics Bearingless Pumps & Electrified Systems

Danmarks Tekniske Universitet; Ørsted; On-site; DKK 330,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

Technical University of Denmark (DTU) invites applications for a PhD candidate in bearingless pump modelling at the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering. The project combines thermofluid, electromagnetic, and rotordynamic analyses in a joint DTU-UQ collaboration with industrial partner Danfoss.

The successful candidate will develop physics-based modelling tools, validate them against literature and experiments, and may contribute to teaching within the department.

Qualifications

• Strong background in mechanical/energy engineering, engineering physics, or related discipline.
• Interest in computational modelling and multiphysics analysis.
• Ability to collaborate with academic and industrial partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop coupled thermofluid–electromagnetic–rotordynamic models for bearingless pumps.
• Quantify flow-induced forces under various operating conditions.
• Identify and model dominant loss mechanisms and their thermal/mechanical interactions.
• Assess thermal effects on force generation, materials, and clearances.
• Validate numerical models against literature and experiments; disseminate findings.

Skills

Computational modelling

Multiphysics analysis

Thermofluid modelling

Research collaboration

Education

Master's degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Technical University of Denmark (DTU) invites applications for a PhD candidate in bearingless pump modelling at the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering. The project combines thermofluid, electromagnetic, and rotordynamic analyses in a joint DTU-UQ collaboration with industrial partner Danfoss.

The successful candidate will develop physics-based modelling tools, validate them against literature and experiments, and may contribute to teaching within the department.