Postdoc: Wind-Powered Ship CFD/FSI Research

Chalmers University of Technology; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral position in the Division of Marine Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, focusing on wind-powered ship propulsion and fluid-structure interaction.

The project develops high-fidelity CFD and FEM simulations and advances numerical methods for coupled flow-structure problems, with collaboration with industry partners and researchers.

Qualifications

• PhD in mechanical engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or a relevant field by the time of employment decision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience in computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
• Programming experience in Python and MATLAB; familiarity with CAD/CAE tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with others.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop numerical methods and codes for fluid-structure interaction of wind-powered ships.
• Carry out and analyse high-fidelity CFD and FEM simulations of the coupled flow and structural response.
• Collaborate with senior researchers and industrial partners; participate in meetings and workshops.
• Write technical reports and publish in scientific journals and at conferences.
• Supervise master’s and/or PhD students to some extent; engage in teaching at undergraduate/masters level.

Skills

Computational fluid dynamics

Python programming

MATLAB programming

CAD/CAE tools experience

Teaching potential

Independent working

Collaborative skills

Education

Doctoral degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

CAD/CAE tools

Job description

Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral position in the Division of Marine Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, focusing on wind-powered ship propulsion and fluid-structure interaction.

The project develops high-fidelity CFD and FEM simulations and advances numerical methods for coupled flow-structure problems, with collaboration with industry partners and researchers.