PhD in Wind-Assisted Propulsion: Numerical Optimisation

HVL; Bergen; On-site; NOK 480,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL) invites applications for a four-year PhD Research Fellow in numerical optimisation of wind assisted propulsion systems. The project focuses on simulating and optimizing sail technologies using LBM and RANS to reduce fuel use and emissions.

Workplace is HVL Campus Bergen, with 25% teaching and service duties. The candidate must hold a master’s degree in a related field with strong academic results and documented programming skills in Julia or

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related field with strong thesis and coursework grades.
• Admission to HVL's PhD programme or ability to enroll within 3 months of appointment.
• Documented programming skills beyond scripting in Julia or in a language Julia can call (Python, C, C++, Fortran).

Responsibilities

• Develop simulation and optimisation methods for sail design based on LBM and RANS.
• Extend an in-house Julia LBM code with HPC frameworks.
• Promote externally funded research projects with regional and international partners.
• Interact with regional, national and international partners and supervise student work.
• Contribute to lifelong learning initiatives in the shipping industry and ForRegion Vestland collaboration.

Skills

Julia programming

Python

C

C++

Fortran

Education

Master's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Lattice Boltzmann Method (LBM)

Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS)

CFD

Job description

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL) invites applications for a four-year PhD Research Fellow in numerical optimisation of wind assisted propulsion systems. The project focuses on simulating and optimizing sail technologies using LBM and RANS to reduce fuel use and emissions.

Workplace is HVL Campus Bergen, with 25% teaching and service duties. The candidate must hold a master’s degree in a related field with strong academic results and documented programming skills in Julia or