Postdoctoral Fellow, Computational Multiphase Flow

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellow in computational multiphase flow. The successful candidate will work on high-fidelity droplet dynamics, interactions, and with solid surfaces, relevant to aircraft and wind-turbine icing. The role requires a Ph.D.

in a related field, strong CFD background, and experience with numerical modeling and programming. Opportunities include model development, large-scale simulations, collaboration, and mentoring

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computational Science, or closely related field.
• Strong background in computational fluid dynamics and multiphase/interfacial flows.
• Experience with numerical modeling of droplets, free-surface flows, phase change, heat transfer, or related transport phenomena.
• Strong programming and scientific computing skills.
• Record of peer-reviewed publications and ability to conduct independent research and communicate results effectively.
• Experience with OpenFOAM and/or Basilisk is highly desirable.
• Experience with interface-capturing methods such as VOF, adaptive mesh refinement, HPC, or simulations involving droplet impact and solidification/freezing would also be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• The postdoctoral researcher will contribute to model development and large-scale numerical simulations.
• Collaborate with experimental and computational researchers and publish in leading journals.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.

Skills

Computational Fluid Dynamics

Multiphase/Interfacial Flows

Programming & Scientific Computing

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

OpenFOAM

Basilisk

Job description

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellow in computational multiphase flow. The successful candidate will work on high-fidelity droplet dynamics, interactions, and with solid surfaces, relevant to aircraft and wind-turbine icing. The role requires a Ph.D.

in a related field, strong CFD background, and experience with numerical modeling and programming. Opportunities include model development, large-scale simulations, collaboration, and mentoring