Research Student: Active Droplets & Fluid Dynamics

University of Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PhD stipend

Tuition support

Job summary

University of Birmingham seeks a motivated candidate to develop computational models for chemically active drops, predicting responses to physico-chemical stimuli and improving manoeuvrability. The project offers opportunities to present at conferences and broaden scientific knowledge.

Collaboration with a supervisor will enable dissemination of results and advancement of research in active matter and fluid dynamics.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in fluid mechanics and PDEs.
• Experience with analytical and numerical methods.
• Excellent oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop computational models to predict the response of chemically active drops to stimuli.
• Identify guiding stimuli to steer drop trajectories for specified tasks.
• Present findings at conferences and contribute to publications; support career aspirations.

Skills

Fluid mechanics

Analytical methods

Numerical methods (PDEs)

Communication skills

Tools

CFD software

Job description

University of Birmingham seeks a motivated candidate to develop computational models for chemically active drops, predicting responses to physico-chemical stimuli and improving manoeuvrability. The project offers opportunities to present at conferences and broaden scientific knowledge.

Collaboration with a supervisor will enable dissemination of results and advancement of research in active matter and fluid dynamics.