Post-Doctoral Fellow (Computational Fluid Dynamics/Aerodynamics/Thermal sciences)

Amrita University; Kollam; On-site; INR 670,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Job summary

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus, invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellow in Computational Fluid Dynamics, Aerodynamics, and Thermal sciences. The candidate will develop and validate CFD models, investigate complex flow phenomena and heat transfer, and contribute to publications and proposals while mentoring students.

The position requires a PhD in a relevant field and a strong track record in fluid mechanics research, aiming to deliver timely project milestones at

Qualifications

• PhD in mechanical/aerospace/civil or related field with fluid mechanics focus.
• Experience developing and validating CFD models with experimental correlation.
• Strong background in heat transfer and thermo-fluid phenomena.
• Ability to publish in high-impact journals and mentor students.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and validate CFD models using inhouse, commercial and open-source solvers and correlate with literature.
• Investigate flow separation, boundary layers, wake interactions and fluid-structure interactions.
• Analyse heat transfer and coupled thermo-fluid phenomena including convection and thermal management.
• Publish research findings, prepare proposals, mentor researchers, ensure milestones.

Skills

CFD modeling

Aerodynamics

Heat transfer

Fluid-structure interaction

Research mentorship

Education

PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace/Civil Eng

Tools

OpenFOAM

ANSYS Fluent

Job description

Home Jobs Post-Doctoral Fellow (Computational Fluid Dynamics/Aerodynamics/Thermal sciences) @ Amritapuri

Post-Doctoral Fellow (Computational Fluid Dynamics/Aerodynamics/Thermal sciences) @ Amritapuri

The Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus is inviting applications from qualified candidates for the post of an Post-Doctoral Fellow (Computational Fluid Dynamics/Aerodynamics/Thermal sciences).

Job Title Post-Doctoral Fellow (Computational Fluid Dynamics/Aerodynamics/Thermal sciences)

Qualification Ph.D. in Mechanical / Aerospace / Civil (fluid mechanics) / Applied Mechanics / Ocen engineering/ Chemical engineering or a closely related discipline, with doctoral research in Fluid Mechanics, Aerodynamics, bluff body flows, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Heat transfer etc.

• Computational Fluid dynamics, Aerodynamics, heat transfer, bio-fluid mechanics, battery thermal management etc.
• Develop, implement and validate computational fluid dynamics (CFD) models using inhouse, commercial and open-source solvers, and correlate numerical predictions with experimental results and established literature.
• Investigate flow separation, boundary-layer development, wake interactions, vortex-induced effects and fluid-structure interactions, with emphasis on understanding underlying physical mechanisms.
• Analyse heat transfer and coupled thermo-fluid phenomena, including forced and natural convection, conjugate heat transfer, thermal management and energy-related applications.
• Publish research findings in high-impact journals, prepare funding proposals and technical reports, mentor research scholars and students, and ensure timely completion of project deliverables and milestones.