The Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow Laboratory at Brno University of Technology invites applications for a fully funded 4-year PhD position in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), starting mid-2026. The position leads to a doctoral degree in Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow and involves close collaboration within international research projects.

The successful candidate will primarily work with OpenFOAM and utilize the National Supercomputing Centre for large-scale simulations. Two main research topics are offered, with flexibility to adjust focus during the PhD:

1) Multiphase heat transfer from porous oxide structures – transient water–oxide interaction modeling using micro-CT/SEM data.
2)Optimization of compact heat exchangers – CFD-based design and surrogate modeling using AI methods.

Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field
- Strong background in CFD (preferably OpenFOAM)
- Programming experience in C++, Python, or MATLAB
- Fluency in English or Czech

Applicants from or based in Europe are preferred due to administrative requirements

This position offers an excellent opportunity to advance your expertise in CFD and heat transfer through high-performance simulations and international collaboration.

📩 To apply, please send your CV and motivation letter to the contact email provided.