PhD Research Fellow in Fluid Mechanics

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PhD Research Fellow in Fluid Mechanics Sintesi in italiano (traduzione automatica): L'Università di Bergen (UiB) offre una posizione di Ricercatore post-dottorato in meccanica dei fluidi presso il Dipartimento di Matematica. Il contratto ha una durata fissa di 3 anni, con possibilità di un quarto anno per attività di carriera, come l'insegnamento. Il candidato selezionato lavorerà su un progetto finanziato dall'ERC, 'OceanCoupling', sviluppando modelli teorici per il collegamento tra flussi multiscala e onde superficiali dell'oceano. È richiesta una laurea magistrale in meccanica dei fluidi, oceanografia fisica teorica, matematica applicata o campi correlati, con ottimi risultati accademici. Le mansioni includono la scrittura di script numerici, simulazioni e collaborazione con altri membri del team. Sono previsti anche corsi di formazione e opportunità di partecipazione a conferenze internazionali. UiB - Knowledge that shapes society UiB shall be among Europe's leading universities, internationally recognized for high quality in research and education. As a societal institution, we shall contribute to sustainable and democratic development and be an attractive and inclusive place to study and work. PhD Research Fellow in Fluid Mechanics There is a vacancy for a PhD Research Fellow in fluid mechanics at the Department of Mathematics . The position is for a fixed-term period of 3 years with the possibility of a 4th year with career-promoting work (e.g. teaching at the Department). The position is subject to financing by the ERC starting grant project ‘ OceanCoupling ’. About the project We seek a highly motivated and exceptionally talented PhD research fellow in fluid mechanics to pursue research tasks aiming to develop novel theoretical frameworks for the coupling between multiscale flows involving ocean surface waves, submesoscale current, turbulence, and wind actions. The research aims to derive a highly accurate and efficient theoretical models by extending newly derived theoretical frameworks from the European Research Council – Starting grant ‘ OceanCoupling ’ project and numerically implement the theoretical models. Interested applicants must address why and how their research background and experience would make them a great fit of the post in the motivation or application letter. The position is expected to be filled in as soon as possible. Exceptional opportunities are offered by the position, such as to be engaged with experimental partners and external collaborators and attend international conferences and workshops. The project will support research visits and joint activities with research tasks-related collaborators. About work tasks The research will involve theoretical works, the development of customized numerical scripts, and numerical simulations for validation and exploring the potential of the outcomes. The research will provide input for other group members, meaning user friendly outcomes and proper documentation of results are expected to be incorporated in daily tasks. A comprehensive training program tailored for implementing relevant research tasks will be provided, particularly including practices following the data management plan from the group. Access to high-performance computing facilities and datasets from laboratory experiments will be provided to support simulation and verification of the resulting model. Replicate and learn a theoretical model for wave and current interaction by posing appropriate initial and boundary conditions owing to wind forcing on the ocean surface. Extend the new wave and current model to permit steeper waves and small-scale turbulence Develop a numerical solver which numerically implements the newly derived theoretical frameworks using fundamental computer programming languages. The numerical solver will leverage existing modules (by then) developed by the project team of ‘ OceanCoupling ’. Develop code scripts using programming languages such as Fortran, Python, and/or MATLAB Validate and test of customized scripts and perform numerical simulations. Closely collaborative and integrated work with the PI and other team members and report regularly the updates of research progresses. Qualifications and personal qualities Applicants must hold a master's degree or equivalent education in in fluid mechanics, theoretical physical oceanography, applied mathematics, hydrodynamics, or related fields, or must have submitted his/her master's thesis for assessment prior to the application deadline. It is a condition of employment that the master's degree has been awarded. Documented high academic grades in transcripts for relevant courses, such as fluid mechanics, calculus, mathematics, physics, mechanics, or similar, is a requirement. Documented experience with developing or numerically implementing a theoretical model in fluid mechanics/theoretical physical oceanography i Annuncio in inglese. Fonte: Euraxess (Commissione europea).