Research Assistant/Associate in Thermo-Fluid Dynamics

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Salary
Research Assistant: £31,396 to £32,982  per annum, pro rata.
Research Associate: £33,966 to £36,024 per annum, pro rata.

The Role
The School of Engineering at Newcastle University (NU) is seeking to appoint a Research Assistant/Research Associate to work on a new EPSRC project in collaboration with the University of Cambridge (UoC).

The project will investigate thermodiffusively-unstable lean premixed hydrogen flames with digital and physical twins at NU and UoC, respectively. The aim is to develop improved turbulent-flame modelling necessary to design and develop efficient carbon-free combustors for transportation and power generation with low NOx emissions.

The numerical approach will be to use the Pele suite of codes to perform Direct Numerical Simulation (DNS) with detailed chemistry. A range of high-performance computing (HPC) architectures will be used, including a significant amount of compute time on the national facility Archer2.

You will be a key member of the team, focussing on developing numerical experiments, data analysis and post-processing. You will be based in Newcastle but will work closely with the team in Cambridge; in particular, to make direct comparisons of DNS data with the physical twin. Turbulent-flame models will be analysed and developed for LES and RANS applications, working with industrial partners. You will be supported in preparing papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals, as well as presenting the work at national and international conferences.

We are looking for someone who holds (or be near to completing) a PhD in numerical turbulent fluid mechanics or closely related area; experience of programming/code development will be essential, and experience with turbulent combustion will be advantageous.

This role is fixed-term for a period of 12 months, and we would be happy to consider flexible or part-time working patterns.

To apply, complete an online application and upload a CV and cover letter. Your cover letter should outline how you meet the essential criteria for the role and provide evidence with examples.

For informal queries regarding the role or project, please contact Dr Andy Aspden at andrew.aspden@ncl.ac.uk.

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