Large Engines Competence Center (LEC GmbH ) and Institut für Strömungslehre und Wärmeübertragung (ISW) in Graz, Austria are searching for
Research Engineer (PhD Student) Fundamental investigations of ammonia flames (m/f/d)
We are looking for a motivated and creative PhD student for a joint position between the Large Engines Competence Center (LEC) and
the Institute of Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer (ISW) at Graz University of Technology.
The PhD position is an integral part of a cutting-edge project focused on exploring the fundamentals of ammonia combustion.
As a carbon-free fuel, ammonia represents a promising alternative to carbon-based fuels, offering a pathway to significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the energy and transportation sectors. Performing highly detailed numerical simulations, the project aims to provide fundamental insight into the complex interaction between turbulence and chemistry in ammonia flames. The deeper understanding shall help to overcome technical challenges of low flame speed and high pollutant formation (NOx), hence ultimately foster the application of ammonia combustion in innovative large-engine concepts, paving the way towards sustainable transport solutions and energy generation.
Responsibility:
- Definition of a representative turbulent flame scenario
- Conduct high-fidelity DNS and LES of ammonia flames
- Support experiments
- Process and analyse data
- Interact closely within the LEC and ISW research team
- Communicate the project results in regular internal meetings and to project partners
Your profile:
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
- Strong interest in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and combustion
- Programming and technical writing skills
- Ability to work in a team, initiative, flexibility
- Fluent in English and/or German
More information is available here
Starting date: As soon as possible
Are you interested in this exciting opportunity? Please contact:
Herlinde Kohlmaier, HR-Management T: +43(316)873-30118 M: career@lec.tugraz.at; LEC GmbH, Inffeldgasse 19, A-8010 Graz
Helfried Steiner, Ao.Univ. Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. techn. T: +43(316)873-7344, M: helfried.steiner@tugraz.at; Institut für Strömungslehre und Wärmeübertragung
The LEC supports equal opportunities and diversity. We are looking for dedicated and motivated individuals with research talent.
Many thanks for your attention!
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