Doctoral fellow – Department of Electromechanical, Systems and Metal Engineering – Ghent, Belgium

Belgium
Posted 1 year ago

Last application date Sep 15, 2023 00:00

Department TW08 – Department of Electromechanical, Systems and Metal Engineering

Contract Limited duration

Degree Recently graduated as a master in (Electro-)Mechanical engineering (< 5 years)

Occupancy rate 100%

Vacancy type Research staff

Job description

Our research team is looking for a PhD candidate performing experimental research on two-phase flow. The application is on a multi-port evaporator tube of a heat pump. The aim is to describe with high accuracy the heat transfer, flow distribution and pressure drop under relevant conditions and this for the natural refrigerants R290 and CO2. These natural refrigerants are the future in heat pump development due to their low environmental impact. This doctorate thus contributes by gaining crucial insights needed for the design of next generation heat pump technology.
Your profile

  • Recently graduated as a master in (Electro-)Mechanical engineering (< 5 years)
  • Top student, interested in fundamental research
  • Experience in experimental research and/or refrigerant knowledge is a benefit
  • Fluent in English
  • A team player with strong communication skills

We offer :

  • A PhD scholarship for 4 years (1+3)
  • Regular supervision and feedback
  • A young and enthusiastic team

Job profile

Your profile

  • Recently graduated as a master in (Electro-)Mechanical engineering (< 5 years)
  • Top student, interested in fundamental research
  • Experience in experimental research and/or refrigerant knowledge is a benefit
  • Fluent in English
  • A team player with strong communication skills

How to apply

Interested people can send an e-mail with motivation letter and CV to Michel.depaepe@ugent.be or Steven.Lecompte@ugent.be

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