Postdoc: Multiscale Boiling on Graphene-Coated Surfaces (CFD)

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Travel to conferences

Training in software

Job summary

The University of Edinburgh is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to develop continuum multiphase models of pool boiling on nanomaterial-coated surfaces and validate them with experiments. You will collaborate with international partners and travel for research visits while contributing to AI-driven research strategies.

A computational PhD is required, with strong CFD experience and interest in experimental work.

Qualifications

• Requires a computational PhD in engineering, physical sciences, applied mathematics or related area.
• Experience in multiphase flow modelling (CFD), especially boiling, phase change, or heat and mass transfer.
• Interest in experiments and collaborating with an experimental group.
• Interest in using AI agents in research and in integrating them into your work.

Responsibilities

• Develop continuum multiphase models of pool boiling on nanomaterial-coated surfaces.
• Test models against pool boiling experiments with collaborators.
• Collaborate with international partners and travel for research visits.

Skills

CFD

Multiphase flow modelling

AI in research

Experimental collaboration

Education

PhD in engineering/physical sciences/applied mathematics

Tools

CFD software

Job description

The University of Edinburgh is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to develop continuum multiphase models of pool boiling on nanomaterial-coated surfaces and validate them with experiments. You will collaborate with international partners and travel for research visits while contributing to AI-driven research strategies.

A computational PhD is required, with strong CFD experience and interest in experimental work.