113/2024 Research Assistant or Associate (m/f/d) in the field of fluid dynamics

at  OttovonGuerickeUniversitt Magdeburg

Vacancy Notice 113/2024
Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg (OVGU) is an internationally oriented and regionally networked university with a strong research profile.
The Faculty of Process and Systems Engineering, Chair of Mechanical Process Engineering seeks to fill the following vacancy:
Research Assistant or Associate (m/f/d) in the field of fluid dynamics

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Derivation and implementation of numerical methods for the modelling of surfactant-laden droplets, bubbles and liquid films
• Design, execution and analysis of numerical studies of the dynamics, rupture and atomization of surfactant-laden gas-liquid flows
• Participation in the development of our in-house simulation tools in C and with MPI
• Cooperation with our collaborators, who will conduct experiments in support of this project

REQUIREMENTS PROFILE:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in mechanical engineering, process engineering, physics or a related discipline, PhD desirable
• Above-average academic performance in the subjects fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, simulation methods and computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
• Proven track record in working with physical problems and numerical methods
• Proven coding experience in C, C++ or Fortran in the context of numerical modelling
• Experience in computational fluid dynamics is highly desirable
• Fluent command of written and spoken English is required
  For further information about the position, please contact Prof. Dr. Berend van Wachem by email: berend.vanwachem(at)ovgu.de.
  You will benefit from our structures and offerings in the fields of sustainability, diversity, family support and staff development. Our location in the center of a thriving, lively and family-friendly state capital guarantees a high quality of life and a wide range of leisure activities. For more information, please visit .
  Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg is a signatory of the German Diversity Charter. We welcome your application, regardless of gender, cultural and social background, age or sexual orientation. Applications from severely disabled people or people with an equivalent impairment will be given priority in the case of equal suitability, ability and professional expertise. Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg strongly promotes gender equality in all professional areas.

Please refer the Job description for details