As a Ph.D. student in the ULTIMATE project you will focus on the development of noise prediction tools for a high-speed propeller concept (the box-prop propeller). This implies continued development of existing state-of-the-art tools for simulation of unsteady compressible flows and implementing acoustic extraction techniques based on acoustic analogies. The work will result in providing Chalmers with technical input to noise related project deliverables. Background information on the box-prop propeller can be found on: publications.lib.chalmers.se/records/fulltext/208320/local_208320.pdf
Description
You will cooperate in a Chalmers ULTIMATE team consisting of the project coordinator (professor), a work package leader (post doc) and your main supervisor (lecturer). In addition you will cooperate with an on-going Swedish national project on aerodynamic optimization of the box-prop concept as well as with ISAE (France) and SNECMA (France). Since Chalmers University is leading the research effort you will also build an excellent international contact network in aero engine industry.
Information about the department
The Department of Applied Mechanics is one of the leading environments within Vehicle and Mechanical Engineering research. The six different research divisions conduct world-leading research, usually in close collaboration with national and international industries. Research topics encompass both fundamental and applied research questions.
The fluid dynamics research divisions, has a strong commitment in the areas of computational (CFD), experimental turbo machinery and aero-acoustics. A key focus of the research group is to understand and develop aero engine innovations. This project will allow you to lead the work on predicting the noise generation of a new high speed propeller concept.
Finding low-noise solutions for large high-speed propellers (open rotor propellers) is a key challenge for greening of aerospace. Such concepts will allow engines with ultra-low fuel burn and CO2 generation, without increasing noise pollution.
Position summary
The employment is composed of a maximum full-time four-year doctoral programme and a maximum one year of department duties, including teaching, equivalent to a maximum of 20 % of the total working time. The employment is thus limited to a total of five years. The employment is tied to successful progress of doctoral studies, evaluated at one and three years.
Qualifications
To qualify as a PhD student, you must have a master's level degree corresponding to at least 240 higher education credits in a relevant field such as mechanical engineering, engineering physics, mathematical engineering or computational science. Courses on basic and advanced fluid mechanics, CFD, compressible flow, numerical analysis, programming and aero-acoustics are meritorious.
For further information and how to apply, please visit:
www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/vacancies/
Nr of positions available : 1
Research Fields
Technology
Career Stage
Early stage researcher or 0-4 yrs (Post graduate)
Research Profiles
First Stage Researcher (R1)