Doctoral student in physics of fluids and electrification Full-time NEW

Doctoral Student in Physics of Fluids and Electrification

KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Engineering Sciences

Project Description

Third-cycle subject: Engineering Mechanics

The Department of Engineering Mechanics pursues basic and applied research in biomechanics, composite mechanics, fluid mechanics, contact mechanics, fracture mechanics and fatigue, material mechanics, and paper mechanics. FLOW is a strong community of researchers engaged in fundamental and applied research in fluid mechanics within the department.

We are currently seeking a PhD student in fluid mechanics to join the Fluid and Surface Group within FLOW. This position offers an exciting opportunity for talented and motivated researchers to contribute to a cutting-edge research project. The project uses computational fluid mechanics and turbulence modeling to build a physical understanding of the electrokinetic phenomenon called streaming electrification, which can occur through charge separation at a solid-liquid interface due to the flow movement of the liquid. The magnitude of the streaming current depends on the turbulent intensity. To eliminate the risk of streaming electrification affecting high voltage insulation performance in power transformers, a design limit is set on the flow velocity of the coolant. The results from this PhD project will facilitate the transition to sustainable materials and innovative design solutions for critical components of the electric power grid.

The PhD project is funded by Hitachi who will provide additional industrial supervision to the student throughout the project.

Supervision: Shervin Bagheri and Geert Brethouwer are proposed to supervise the doctoral student. Decisions are made on admission

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to postgraduate education (Chapter 7, 39 § Swedish Higher Education Ordinance), the applicant must have basic eligibility in accordance with either of the following:

• passed a second cycle degree (for example a master's degree), or
• completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 second-cycle higher education credits, or
• acquired, in some other way within or outside the country, substantially equivalent knowledge
• Background in fluid dynamics is a merit
• Experience in computational fluid dynamics is a merit

In addition to the above, there is also a mandatory requirement for English equivalent to English B/6.

Selection

In order to succeed as a doctoral student at KTH you need to be goal oriented and persevering in your work. During the selection process, candidates will be assessed upon their ability to:

• independently pursue his or her work
• collaborate with others,
• have a professional approach and
• analyze and work with complex issues.

After the qualification requirements, great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

Target Degree: Doctoral Degree

Information Regarding Admission and Employment

Only those admitted to postgraduate education may be employed as a doctoral student. The total length of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education in four years' time. An employed doctoral student can, to a limited extent (maximum 20%), perform certain tasks within their role, e.g. training and administration. A new position as a doctoral student is for a maximum of one year, and then the employment may be renewed for a maximum of two years at a time.

As a doctoral student, you are entitled to a workplace with many employee benefits and monthly salary according to KTH's Doctoral student salary agreement. Read more about Doctoral studies (PhD) | KTH | Sweden.