Master Thesis Work Rapid CFD predictions using rCFD
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Thesis Worker at Volvo Cars
Welcome to explore the world of Volvo Cars by writing your thesis with us! As a thesis worker in our organization you are supported by a supervisor who follows you during your project. Through your thesis work you will be able to contribute to our company purpose providing freedom to move in a safe sustainable and personal way from day one!
About this opportunity - Background
At Vehicle Engineering our responsibility spans the entire chassis interior climate body & exterior functions mechanical Integration and a range of vehicle attributes with impact on design and customer experience of our complete product. Across these domains and all development cycles we will lead an effective delivery operation on a complete level in close sync with other Engineering units functions and stakeholders across the company.
This thesis work is within the area of Contamination at Vehicle Attributes.
In a currently ongoing research project Volvo Cars together with Chalmers is investigating the potential of using recurrent CFD (rCFD) to speed up simulations where physical processes having vastly different time scales are this work OpenFOAM is used as a base for the research. However the method has not been tested in a commercial CFD-solver; hence the potential for implementation and usage of rCFD in StarCCM needs to be assessed and evaluated.
Objective:
Evaluate rCFD method for rapid aerodynamic flow predictions for contamination topics within StarCCM.
1. Evaluate the best options for data handling in StarCCM
2. Run DES simulation(s) of a simple geometry
3. Apply the rCFD methodology to the process
4. Assess accuracy and time savings
Scope of the thesis work
To investigate the prerequisites for implementation and to implement rCFD in the framework of StarCCM.
What youll bring
Preferably some experience within Fluid dynamics and CFD.
Programming skills are required. Knowledge of JAVA is meritorious.
We are looking for students who can be on site at Volvo Cars Torslanda from any suitable masters program within the area such as applied mechanics or similar.
Duration
Tentative proposed thesis work period: 19th January 2026 to 26th of June 2026 (dates can be flexible with /- 7 days)
Academic credits: equivalent to 30 ECTS
Number of students: 1-2 students per project (1 preferred)
Volvo Cars. For Life.
For nearly a century Volvo Cars has empowered people to move freely in a personal sustainable and safe way. Today we are driving bold advancements in electrification sustainability and automotive safety. To realise our ambitious vision we are seeking innovative minds who are ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow today.
At Volvo Cars we believe extraordinary things are achieved by ordinary people with a passion for making a difference. If youre inspired by the opportunity to help redefine the future of mobility we invite you to be part of our journey.
Ready to take the next step
Applications should include your CV and a brief personal letter stating your interests within the given area and your thoughts and credentials. Submit your CV in English. If you are 2 students submitting as a pair you can combine your CVs into one PDF and submit a joint Cover Letter.
Applications must be received no later than 30th October 2025. We are prioritising direct applications to ensure a fair and efficient application process.
For questions regarding the recruitment process please contact Siddhant Gupta at
For specific questions about the position please reach out to Hiring Manager Jacob Vikström at
As part of the recruitment process the final candidates might undergo a background check.
Welcome with your application!
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About Company
Volvo Car USA is a subsidiary of Volvo Car Group of Gothenburg, Sweden and is headquartered in Rockleigh, NJ, with regional sales offices located in Rockleigh, Summerville, SC, and Irvine, CA. In addition, Volvo Car US Operations, the home of our new US factory, is located in South Ca ... View more
