DTU Mechanical Engineering covers the fundamental engineering disciplines within the field of mechanics, including mechanical properties of materials, strength and vibration analyses, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, safety theory and control engineering.

The study is funded partly by the European Community through the Horizon 2020 project Hercules-2 and partly by DTU. More than 30 universities and private companies are involved in the Hercules-2 project.

The present study will consider lifetime performance improvement of the piston- ring/cylinder-liner friction and wear by optimization of the lubrication system in large two-stroke diesel engines. The overall aim is reduced lifetime maintenance, operating cost, friction and wear, lubrication rate and particle emissions.

MAN Diesel & Turbo SE is the largest manufacturer of two-stroke marine diesel engines and will take part in the project.

The Ph.D. study should commence by May 1^st, 2015.

Responsibilities and tasks
The study will include work in the areas:

• Investigation of the flow of the cylinder lubricating oil.
• Development of new test setups and modification of existing test rigs to enable the current research activities.
• Experimental investigation of the basic transport mechanisms involved in the free/forced flow of the lubricant injected into the cylinder liner of a large two-stroke marine diesel engine.
• Validation/tuning of the theoretical models with the experimental findings.
• A comparative test on a two-stroke marine test engine for model verification.

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 Senior Research Engineer, PhD Anders Vølund, MAN Diesel & Turbo SA and Professor Peder Klit, DTU Mekanik

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.

Application
To apply, please read the full job advertisement at www.career.dtu.dk

Application deadline: 31 March 2015

DTU Mechanical Engineering covers the fundamental engineering disciplines within Solid mechanics, Fluid mechanics, Coastal and Maritime Engineering, Energy systems and energy conversion, Materials and Surface Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering design and Product development. The department has a scientific staff of about 100 persons, 115 PhD students and a technical/administrative support staff of more than 85 persons.

DTU is a technical university providing internationally leading research, education, innovation and public service. Our staff of 5,700 advance science and technology to create innovative solutions that meet the demands of society; and our 10,000 students are being educated to address the technological challenges of the future. DTU is an independent academic university collaborating globally with business, industry, government, and public agencies.