At the Chair of Mechanical Process Engineering (http://www.mvt.ovgu.de) we are a group of enthusiastic researchers with intensive research activities in the numerical modelling of multiphase flows. As part of our research on particle-laden flows, we study the complex behaviour of dispersed particles in incompressible and compressible turbulent flows, particle-turbulence interactions, the influence of particle shape as well as applications featuring particle-laden turbulent flows. Currently, there are approximately 8 PhD students and 3 post-docs working at the Chair in the area.

The objective of the advertised position is to attract a junior group leader within the Chair, who will be able to develop their own research profile and play a lead role in the numerical multiphase flow group. You will have the opportunity to build your research profile with our in-house code, containing state-of-the-art models based on: immersed boundary techniques, Lagrangian particle-tracking, non-spherical particle dynamics, particle interactions, LES, fully coupled solvers for compressible and incompressible flows, and models for gas-liquid interfaces. You will also have the opportunity to establish your own teaching portfolio on numerical methods, multiphase flow or particle technology.

Job description:

• Design, execution, and analysis of analytical and numerical models for multiphase flows
• Leading the development of our in-house simulation tools in C and MPI
• Develop ideas and write proposals to acquire third-party funded projects
• Supervise PhD students and post-docs in the field of computational multiphase flows
• Contribute to teaching in multiphase flows

Requirements profile:

• Master's degree and a PhD degree in mechanical engineering, process engineering, aeronautical engineering, applied mathematics, physics or a related discipline
• Proven track record in working with physical problems and numerical methods
• Proven coding experience in C, C++ or Fortran in the context of numerical modelling
• Proven track record of using MPI and high-performance computing facilities
• Proven experience with developing immersed boundary methods, Lagrangian particle tracking, or particle-interaction models is highly desirable
• Distinct publication record, commensurate with your career stage
• Fluent command of written and spoken English is required

Your benefits:

• You have the opportunity to pursue a habilitation and are supported and promoted accordingly

For further information about the position, please contact Prof. Berend van Wachem by email, berend.vanwachem@ovgu.de.

Please apply through our online portal: https://ovgu.b-ite.careers/xg2bx