PhD: Optimizing Wind-Assisted Propulsion with CFD

Nils Ottar Antonsen; Bergen; On-site; NOK 520,000 - 560,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Good occupational pension

Insurance and loan schemes

Competence development

Training during working hours

Job summary

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences seeks a PhD Research Fellow in numerical optimisation of wind assisted propulsion systems, based in Bergen. The project spans wind, water, and data science and requires enrolment in the PhD programme in Computer Science: Software Engineering, Sensor Networks and Engineering Computing.

Salary and conditions follow Norwegian PhD regulations; 25% of duties include teaching, development and administration.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in computer science or a closely related field as required for admission.
• Strong grades on master's thesis and coursework are normally required for admission.
• Documented programming skills beyond scripting in Julia or in a language Julia can call (Python, C, C++, Fortran).

Responsibilities

• Promote externally funded research projects in collaboration with shipping industry partners.
• Interact with regional, national and international partners to promote cooperation between the department and society.
• Mobilize to promote research-based innovation in the shipping industry with FORREGION Vestland.
• Support lifelong learning and strengthen the portfolio of flexible and decentralized education.

Skills

Scientific programming

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Python

C++

Fortran

Julia

Job description

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences seeks a PhD Research Fellow in numerical optimisation of wind assisted propulsion systems, based in Bergen. The project spans wind, water, and data science and requires enrolment in the PhD programme in Computer Science: Software Engineering, Sensor Networks and Engineering Computing.

Salary and conditions follow Norwegian PhD regulations; 25% of duties include teaching, development and administration.