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Job Record #19529
TitlePostDoc CFD in hydrodynamic naval
CategoryPostDoc Position
EmployerCerema DtecREM
LocationFrance, COMPIEGNE
InternationalYes, international applications are welcome
Closure DateTuesday, April 01, 2025
Description:
The recruited postdoctoral researcher will join the Cerema DtecREM numerical 
hydraulics team, comprising researchers specializing in various navigation-
related topics. This 18-month position reports to the scientific manager 
(Cerema) of the INFLUE project, conducted in partnership with the Pprime 
Institute, the University of Technology of Compiègne, the Saône and Doubs 
Territorial Public Basin Establishment (EPTB), and Voies Navigables de France 
(VNF). Funded by the National Research Agency, this project aims to deeply study 
the impact of navigation on the environment, particularly on riverbanks. The 
postdoctoral researcher will focus on the numerical aspect, establishing a 
hydro-sedimentary coupling based on the CFD method to accurately simulate 
sediment resuspension caused by passing vessels, considering sediment types and 
the hydrodynamics around self-propelled vessels.

Main Responsibilities:

Develop a script in a CFD software (OpenFOAM or Star CCM+) to simulate the 
interaction between flow and cohesive and non-cohesive sediments.

Collaborate and share scientific data and results with research teams from the 
Pprime and Roberval laboratories, as well as public institutions EPTB and VNF.

Integrate various behavioral laws for different soil types.

Analyze simulation results and propose recommendations to improve prediction 
accuracy.

Participate in drafting technical reports and scientific publications.

Desired Profile:

Ph.D. in Fluid Mechanics, Maritime Engineering, or a related field.

Expertise in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), with experience in modeling 
hydrodynamic phenomena.

Expertise in numerical simulation software (e.g., OpenFOAM or Star CCM+).

In-depth knowledge of fluid dynamics principles.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively, with strong 
communication skills.

About Us:

The Technical Directorate for Risks, Water, and Sea at Cerema (Center for 
Studies and Expertise on Risks, Environment, Mobility, and Urban Planning) plays 
a crucial role in managing risks related to water, the sea, and navigation in 
France. We bring together multidisciplinary experts, including engineers, 
researchers, and technicians specializing in various fields such as hydraulics, 
oceanography, navigation, and maritime environmental protection. Our primary 
objective is to propose concrete and effective solutions to prevent risks, 
enhance the resilience of territories to natural and human hazards, and promote 
sustainable management of water resources, the sea, and navigation areas. We 
work closely with local stakeholders, public institutions, businesses, and 
research partners to develop high-quality scientific knowledge, implement 
reliable analysis and modeling tools, and provide recommendations tailored to 
the specific challenges of each territory.

Additional Information:

Interested candidates are invited to send their CV along with a cover letter to:

sami.kaidi@cerema.fr

laurence.tanabal@cerema.fr

Special Working Conditions:

Occasional travel to Paris, Poitiers, and Lyon.

Participation in national and international conferences.

Contact Information:
Please mention the CFD Jobs Database, record #19529 when responding to this ad.
NameSami KAIDI
Emailsami.kaidi@cerema.fr
Email ApplicationYes
Phone0624690708
URLhttp://www.cerema.fr
Address134 rue de Beauvais, 60200 Margny Les Compiègne
Record Data:
Last Modified16:13:02, Thursday, January 09, 2025

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