Postdoc: Multiscale Boiling & AI for Nanomaterial Surfaces

University of Edinburgh; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Edinburgh invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) in the School of Engineering / Institute for Multiscale Thermofluids. The fixed-term role supports the NANO-COOL ERC project and involves developing continuum multiphase models of pool boiling on graphene-coated surfaces, mainly numerically with some experiments.

You will collaborate with international partners, test models against boiling experiments, travel to Tsukuba for research visits, and

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field with strong computational background.
• Experience in multiphase flow modelling, CFD, and boiling-related processes.
• Interest in integrating AI concepts into research workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop continuum multiphase models of pool boiling on graphene-coated surfaces.
• Test and validate models against experimental data; collaborate with an experimental group.
• Contribute to AI-enabled research approaches within the project.

Skills

CFD modelling

multiphase flow

boiling/heat transfer

AI in research

experimental collaboration

Education

Computational PhD in engineering/physical sciences/applied mathematics

Job description

The University of Edinburgh invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) in the School of Engineering / Institute for Multiscale Thermofluids. The fixed-term role supports the NANO-COOL ERC project and involves developing continuum multiphase models of pool boiling on graphene-coated surfaces, mainly numerically with some experiments.

You will collaborate with international partners, test models against boiling experiments, travel to Tsukuba for research visits, and