CFD Research Assistant: Gas Flow in Turbo-Compressors

Brunel University London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel University London is seeking a Research Assistant to work on a PhD pathway under the Marie Curie ITN HeatMinds project in Mechanical Engineering. The role centers on turbo‑compressor design and gas flow analysis, using CFD for validation.

Applicants must have a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related subject and will start on 1 April 2027. The position is fixed‑term for 36 months at Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus, with a salary of £50,508 per annum (London Allowance) and

Qualifications

• Must hold at least a first degree or a Master-degree in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant subject.
• Part of an MSCA ITN HeatMinds project.

Responsibilities

• Undertake research towards a PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Develop models for the design and analysis of turbo‑compressors.
• Use CFD tools for validation, focusing on gas flow path with non‑ideal gas behaviour and multi‑stage arrangements.

Skills

Research skills

Education

First degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CFD software

Job description

Brunel University London is seeking a Research Assistant to work on a PhD pathway under the Marie Curie ITN HeatMinds project in Mechanical Engineering. The role centers on turbo‑compressor design and gas flow analysis, using CFD for validation.

Applicants must have a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related subject and will start on 1 April 2027. The position is fixed‑term for 36 months at Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus, with a salary of £50,508 per annum (London Allowance) and