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PhD scholarships in Topology Optimization of Thermal Energy Systems

jobbeskrivelse:
Applications are invited for two 3-year PhD positions starting March 2015 or later, within the field of advanced topology optimization of thermal energy systems at the Departments of DTU Mechanical Engineering (the TopOpt Group) and DTU Energy Conversion, Technical University of Denmark. The PhD-projects are part of the TOpTEn project funded by the Danish Council for Independent Research. The Ph.D. projects are aimed at development of advanced topology optimization strategies and codes for design of thermal energy systems such as heat sinks, heat regenerators and heat exchangers. As part of the project selected optimized structures will be fabricated using additive manufacturing techniques and tested against current standard structures. Responsibilities and tasks The TOpTEn project is concerned with development of advanced methods and computer codes for automatic generation of optimal thermal energy systems based on expected operating conditions and system requirements. The codes will be based on topology optimization techniques that will be used to optimize the structure of various energy systems to improve heat transfer and other critical performance aspects. Qualified applicants MUST have experience in •Programming of numerical methods for problems represented by partial differential equations (e.g. finite element, finite volume, finite differences, Discontinuous Galerkin Finite Element Methods, etc.) •and have experience in at least two of the following topics •Modelling of non-linear physics problems •Development/programming of large scale parallel computing codes •Mathematical optimization techniques •Topology optimization •Multiphysics simulations (e.g. thermoelectric effects, coupled thermal-fluid-solid problems) Qualifications Candidates should have a master's degree in engineering or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master's degree in engineering. Approval and Enrolment The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide. Assessment The assessment of the applicants will be made by Professor Ole Sigmund, Senior Researcher Boyan Lazarov and Senior Researcher Kurt Engelbrecht. We offer We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international environment focusing on education, research, public-sector consultancy and innovation, which contribute to enhancing the economy and improving social welfare. We strive for academic excellence, collegial respect and freedom tempered by responsibility. The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is a leading technical university in northern Europe and benchmarks with the best universities in the world. Salary and appointment terms The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is 3 years. The TOpTEn project is a joint project between DTU Mechanical Engineering (Lyngby Campus) and DTU Energy Conversion (Risø Campus). The students will be working at DTU Mechanical Engineering but with tight connections to DTU Energy Conversion. Further information Further information may be obtained from Professor Ole Sigmund, tel.: +45 4525 4256. You can read more about DTU Mechanical Engineering on http://www.mek.dtu.dk and DTU Energy Conversion on http://www.ecs.dtu.dk. Please do not send applications to this e-mail address, instead apply online as described below. Application Please submit your online application no later than January 26th 2015. Applications must be submitted as one pdf file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online," fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one pdf file. The file must include: •A letter motivatin

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land: Danmark

region: Hovedstaden

krævede uddannelse: Ikke angivet

Kilde til jobtilbud: AMS, Offentlige arbejdsformidlinger, Danmark