PhD in Design and integration of cryogenic heat-exchangers for aeroengines
Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB / Högskolejobb / Göteborg
2025-02-04
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Project overview
The project is related to the development of future propulsion engine technology that has the potential to bridge the gap for climate neutrality in aviation by 2050. This will be done by combining expertise that ranges from aircraft design to engine design and integration, and aircraft operations. The overarching goal is to develop the next generation flight test platform that can support the development of new cutting edge technology.
Information about the division and the department
The research group of turbomachinery and aeroacoustics, consisting of two professors, one associate professor, one assistant professor, three researchers and 10 Ph.D. students, is part of the fluid dynamics division. Our research scope ranges from investigating new aircraft propulsion concepts to the preliminary aerothermal design of novel turbomachinery components and heat-exchangers. We have a strong European network with major aircraft engines OEM's and we collaborate with top European Universities in several EU aviation projects.
Main responsibilities
• Develop a framework to assess the aerothermal impact of heat-exchanger integration in aircraft engines.
• Develop computational fluid dynamic models that accurately represent important integration aspects.
• Validate models using experimental results from Chalmers TRL4 annular wind tunnels
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Qualifications
Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Physics, or equivalent with special interest within relevant fields in compressible flow, fluid dynamics, turbomachinery.
The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English. If Swedish is not your native language, Chalmers offers Swedish courses.
Contract terms
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five years.
What we offer
Chalmers provides a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg.
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Application procedure
The application should be written in English and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.
CV: (Please name the document: CV, Family name)
• CV
• Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
• Two references that we can contact.
Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous experience of relevance for the position (e.g. education, thesis work and, if applicable, any other research activities)
• Describe your future goals and future research focus
Other documents:
• Copies of bachelor and/or master's thesis.
• Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates, e.g. TOEFL test results.
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Please note: The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete. Incomplete applications and applications sent by email will not be considered.
Application deadline: 2025-03-01
For questions, please contact:
Carlos Xisto, Associate Professor,
Carlos.xisto@chalmers.se • ** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. ***
Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg conducts research and education in technology and natural sciences at a high international level. The university has 3100 employees and 10,000 students, and offers education in engineering, science, shipping and architecture. With scientific excellence as a basis, Chalmers promotes knowledge and technical solutions for a sustainable world. Through global commitment and entrepreneurship, we foster an innovative spirit, in close collaboration with wider society.
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