Job title
Research Associate in Modelling of Flow through Porous Structures
Job reference
REQ240037
Date posted
22/01/2024
Application closing date
21/02/2024
Location
Loughborough
Package
Specialist and Supporting Academic Research grade 6 from £33966
Job description
Fixed-Term for 12 months, with the possibility of extending.
The post can be on a full-time or part-time basis and held remotely or on- campus. (We encourage you to propose your working pattern at application and interview.)
Loughborough University has an exciting opportunity to join the Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering as a Research Associate in Modelling of Flow through Porous Structures.
The project involves the modelling of flow through porous structures manufactured using Additive Manufacturing. The data will inform design decisions for the structure. Flow velocity, pressure drop, tortuosity and permeability are main features to simulate and measure. We are looking for an engineer or scientist who has experience in the use of COMSOL or other CFD softwares, and CAD packages to manipulate STL reconstructions.
For the full job description and person specification please see here.
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries should be made to Prof Paul Conway, Principal Investigator by email at [email protected] or by telephone on +44 (0) 1509 227 505 or to Prof Carmen Torres-Sánchez, Principal Investigator by email at [email protected] or by telephone on +44 (0) 1509 227 518
Application closing date: 21 February 2024
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