Postdoc in compressor aerodynamics

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Job description

The Division of Heat and Power Technology at the Department of Energy Technology is seeking a postdoc to work in a newly started research project related to the aerodynamics of compressor ducts in aircraft engines. The project is carried out in collaboration with GKN Aerospace AB and the aim of the research is to provide answers on how we could design shorter and more aerodynamically efficient compressor ducts. Postdoc’s tasks will include investigations of different active and passive flow control devices as means of pushing the design space limits for intermediate compressor ducts. Advancements in flow control technology, as well as improved flow field prediction capability, can enable more aggressive designs of compressor ducts to be integrated into future aircraft engines resulting in lower weight and reduced fuel consumption.

What we offer

  • A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future
  • Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
  • Works in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
  • Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH

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Qualifications

Requirements

  • A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline (With some exceptions for special reasons such as periods of sick or parental leave, kindly indicate if such reason exists in your resume)
  • It is important that you have strong knowledge in computational fluid dynamics and background in simulating turbomachinery aerodynamics.

Preferred qualifications

  • The successful applicant should be strongly motivated, have the capability to work independently as well as in collaboration with members of the research group, and have good communication skills.
  • The candidate has an awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with a specific focus on gender equality
  • Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency.
  • Pedagogical skills or experience are meritorious for the position

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency.

Trade union representatives

You will find contact information to trade union representatives on KTH’s webpage.

Application

Log into KTH’s recruitment system in order to apply to this position. You are the main responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the ad.

The application must include:

  • CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
  • Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
  • A brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Max two pages long.

Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the employment

The position offered is for, at the most, two years.

A position as a postdoctoral fellow is a time-limited qualified appointment focusing mainly on research, intended as a first career step after a dissertation.

Other information

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Disclaimer: In case of discrepancy between the Swedish original and the English translation of the job announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.

Type of employment: Temporary position longer than 6 months
Contract type: Full time
First day of employment: 20220110 or according to agreement
Salary: Monthly salary
Number of positions: 1
Working hours: 100%
City: Stockholm
County: Stockholms län
Country: Sweden
Reference number: M-2021-2418
Contact:

  1. Andrew Martin, andrew.martin@energy.kth.se

Published: 2021-12-15
Last application date: 2022-01-07

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