PhD: SAF Thermochemical Modelling for Net-Zero Flight

University of Nottingham; West of England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nottingham offers a PhD studentship in sustainable aviation fuel thermochemical modelling in partnership with Airbus. The project focuses on modelling heat transfer and fuel chemistry under system conditions, using computational, analytical, and machine learning methods.

Collaboration with Airbus and potential experimental validation are included, with UK funding and a four-year stipend. The successful candidate will join the Mechanical and Aerospace Systems group, spend time at

Qualifications

• High 2:1 or preferably 1st class honours in a relevant engineering/chemistry/CS field.
• Strong knowledge of heat transfer and ability to work well in a team.
• Experience in CFD, chemistry, machine learning, or computational heat transfer is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Model heat transfer and thermophysical/thermochemical behavior under fuel-system conditions.
• Apply computational, analytical, and ML approaches; analyse and interpret results.
• Assist in experimental validation if required and collaborate with Airbus and university teams.

Skills

Heat transfer knowledge

Team collaboration

Computation/ML exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical/mechanical/aerospace engineering or chemistry or computer science

Job description

University of Nottingham offers a PhD studentship in sustainable aviation fuel thermochemical modelling in partnership with Airbus. The project focuses on modelling heat transfer and fuel chemistry under system conditions, using computational, analytical, and machine learning methods.

Collaboration with Airbus and potential experimental validation are included, with UK funding and a four-year stipend. The successful candidate will join the Mechanical and Aerospace Systems group, spend time at