PhD Student (f/m/d) EU Horizon MSCA-Doctorate Network CaviPRO: Modelling of diffusion and reactions of hydroxyl radicals generated by cavity collapse

With cutting-edge research in the fields of ENERGY, HEALTH and MATTER, around 1,500 employees from more than 70 nations at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) are committed to mastering the great challenges facing society today.

The Institute of Fluid Dynamics is conducting basic and applied research in the fields of thermo-fluid dynamics and magnetohydrodynamics in order to improve the sustainability, the energy efficiency and the safety of industrial processes.

Detailed information can be found here: www.hzdr.de

The Group Thermal energy technology is looking for a

PHD STUDENT (F/M/D) EU HORIZON MSCA‑DOCTORATE NETWORK CAVIPRO: MODELLING OF DIFFUSION AND REACTIONS OF HYDROXYL RADICALS GENERATED BY CAVITY COLLAPSE

The position will be available from 1 August 2024. The employment contract is limited until 31 July 2027. The place of work is Dresden‑Rossendorf. The working time amounts to 39 h/week.

YOUR TASKS

• Characterize the impact of cavitation – vortex – turbulence interaction on cavitation (DNS with the parallel, hierarchic code PHASTA) on a scale of tens of bubbles
• Quantify the impact of related physical mechanisms on the concentration and diffusion rate of OH radicals with DNS
• Quantify interactions of diffusion and reactions of OH radicals considering the cavitation – vortex – turbulence interaction for different hydraulic conditions

YOUR PROFILE

• Completed university studies (Master/​Diploma) in the field of process engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering or comparable fields
• Knowledge in cavitation, thermodynamics, hydrodynamics, phase change processes
• Willingness to work on numerical and experimental problems
• Very good team work and communication skills
• Very good English language skills (written and spoken)

OUR OFFER

• A vibrant research community in an open, diverse and international work environment
• Scientific excellence and extensive professional networking opportunities
• A structured PhD program with a comprehensive range of continuing education and networking opportunities – more information about the PhD program at the HZDR can be found here
• Salary and social benefits in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD Bund) including 30 days of paid holiday leave, company pension scheme (VBL)
• We support a good work-life balance with the possibility of part-time employment, mobile working and flexible working hours
• Numerous company health management offerings
• Employee discounts with well-known providers via the platform Corporate Benefits
• An employer subsidy for the "Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket"

We look forward to receiving your application documents (including cover letter, CV, diplomas/​transcripts, etc.), which you can submit via our online application system.

At HZDR, we promote and value diversity among our employees. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds regardless of gender, ethnic and social origin, belief, disability, age, and sexual orientation. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability.

Helmholtz-Zentrum
Dresden-Rossendorf
Bautzner Landstraße 400
01328 Dresden

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For any questions, do not hesitate to ask:
Dr. Wei Ding
Tel.: +49 351 260-2170

Job-ID:
2024/50

Deadline:
30 May 2024