Postdoctoral Researcher — Boundary Element Methods for Propeller Hydrodynamics

At the Department of Mathematical Sciences faculty of Engineering & Science at Aalborg University we are looking for a postdoctoral researcher to join our group working on numerical methods for fluid mechanics. The position is for three years is based in Copenhagen at AAUs waterfront campus in Sydhavn and starts 1st of October or soon thereafter.

In this position you will take a leading role in developing and implementing novel computational models within a boundary element framework coupling the BEM with models for flow separation viscous drag and cavitation. There is room to shape both the project direction and your own research profile. The project involves a collaboration with the propeller specialist Everllence.

Relevant competencies
Boundary Element Method Finite Element Method potential flow theory and Greens function formulations
Conformal mapping in particular SchwarzChristoffel transformations
Viscous-inviscid interaction and integral boundary layer methods (Kármán momentum integral method)
Numerical methods for partial differential equations
Iterative solvers for linear systems
Fluent programming in Python and/or C
Experience with open-source scientific programming frameworks such as PETSc or BEM-specific solvers such as BEMPP

Qualification requirements
Appointment as postdoc requires academic a PhD in Applied Mathematics Computational Physics or similar.

Who we are
We are an interdisciplinary team working primarily with the development of numerical models for hydrodynamics. Current projects involve the model development for noise prediction from cavitating flows around ship propellers.

How to apply

Your application must include the following:
o Application stating reasons for applying qualifications in relation to the position and intentions and visions for the position
o Curriculum Vitae (CV)
o Diplomas
o List of publications with an indication of the attached publications that you wish to be taken into account in the assessment. You may attach a maximum of five publications
o Dissemination qualifications including participation on committees or boards participation in organizations etc.
o Additional qualifications in relation to the position
o References/recommendations

You can read more about the requirements for your application here.

The application must be submitted via Aalborg Universitys recruitment system which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aalborg Universitys website.

Aalborg University wants to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value. Therefore everyone regardless of personal background and orientation is encouraged to apply for the position.

Aalborg University has a policy of parallel language use. International staff are encouraged with support from the university to learn Danish during their employment in order to support their integration into the workplace and Danish society.

Danish language courses will be offered as part of the employment.

Do you have any questions
If you have any questions about the position you are more than welcome to contact Associate Professor Fynn Aschmoneit

Shortlisting will be applied. This means that subsequent to the deadline for applications the head of department supported by the chair of the assessment committee will select candidates for assessment. All applicants will be informed whether they will be assessed or not. We are conducting interviews in late-August. The interviews involve the presentation of a case on numerical flow problem.

Further information
Read more about our recruitment process here

The appointment process at Aalborg University involves a shortlisting process. You can read more about the shortlisting and appointment process here.

The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires ensuring the safety compliance and integrity of the workplace.

Salary and terms of employment
The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities (the Appointment Order) and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities (in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (in Danish).

Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement) (only in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (only in Danish).

There is a mutual probationary period of 3 months for the position.

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