Postdoc: Laser–Regolith Multiphysics under Vacuum

DTU - Technical University of Denmark; Kongens Lyngby; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU - Technical University of Denmark invites applications for a postdoctoral position within the MOONPRINT project, focusing on laser-matter interactions in vacuum and moon-like regolith processing. The role combines CFD, kinetic-theory approaches, and particle-resolved simulations to extend multiscale modelling of material transport under lunar conditions.

You will validate models with high-vacuum laser experiments, connect simulations with process development, and contribute to supervision,

Qualifications

• Hold a PhD in mechanical engineering, materials science, computational engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related field.
• Strong background in CFD and multiphysics modelling, including experience with laser-material interactions, advanced manufacturing processes, or related applications.
• Experience modelling multiphase systems involving melt, gas/vapor, and particle dynamics using CFD, DEM, Lagrangian particle tracking, or coupled CFD-particle methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop an advanced computational framework for laser-induced vapor-plume-particle interactions under vacuum conditions.
• Develop high-fidelity numerical models of heat and mass transfer, melting, evaporation, and vapor-plume formation and expansion.
• Validate models against dedicated high-vacuum laser-processing experiments and investigate parameter effects on process stability and material redistribution.
• Collaborate with researchers on laser-regolith experiments, process monitoring, and development; contribute to supervision and teaching; publish in journals and present at conferences.

Skills

CFD

multiphysics modelling

laser-material interactions

someone with experience with degassed/

Education

PhD in mechanical engineering, materials science, computational engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related field

Tools

ANSYS Fluent

OpenFOAM

Python

C/C++

MATLAB

Job description

DTU - Technical University of Denmark invites applications for a postdoctoral position within the MOONPRINT project, focusing on laser-matter interactions in vacuum and moon-like regolith processing. The role combines CFD, kinetic-theory approaches, and particle-resolved simulations to extend multiscale modelling of material transport under lunar conditions.

You will validate models with high-vacuum laser experiments, connect simulations with process development, and contribute to supervision,