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Today, we are looking for a full-time Research Engineer - High-speed propulsion.
The Research Engineer will be knowledgeable in high-speed propulsion, thermodynamics, compressible fluid dynamics and/or reacting flows with relevant experience in numerical research. You will lead the development efforts on high-fidelity reactive CFD solvers and reduced order modelling tools that are specialized to simulate hypersonic and supersonic propulsions systems and their critical components. Being knowledgeable in turbomachinery flows and experimental rig design is an asset.
While leading and supporting the research team, you will be responsible for project management tasks, technical reporting and communication with international industrial sponsors and/or research partners. Additionally, you will work closely with the Head of the Propulsion Research Group in the supervision of postgraduate students, in identifying and pursuing opportunities for future research projects, and in advancing the research capabilities of the group.
Your responsibilities
- Technical leadership throughout the lifecycle of the project.
- Project management of numerical and experimental research projects.
- Supervision and execution of numerical solver and thermodynamic modelling toll development programs geared towards high-speed propulsion.
- Development of advanced analysis and flow visualization routines, data processing and presentation of results.
- Technical communication with suppliers and research partners.
- Technical reporting to industrial and institutional sponsors as well as research partners.
- Dissemination of results through conference/journal publications and conference participation.
- Active contribution to the continuous advancement of the research capabilities of the group.
- Active contribution to the maintenance and expansion of the project portfolio.
- Grant proposal writing and preparation.
- Supervision of PhD and postgraduate students
Job requirements
- PhD in Mechanical, Aeronautical/Aerospace, chemical or related engineering field.
- Thorough understanding of compressible fluid dynamics, with a focus on high-speed propulsion systems and their design.
- Expertise in numerical research, reactive flow modelling and thermodynamics of propulsion cycles.
- Expertise in advanced data analysis and post-processing techniques for high-fidelity numerical simulations.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills, and ability to work with multidisciplinary/multi-cultural teams.
- Self-motivated, proactive and passionate about hypersonic and supersonic propulsion.
We offer
- A permanent full-time contract
- An attractive salary package, including pension-, hospitalization- and dental insurances, as well as other fringe benefits
- A stimulating and challenging job
- Work with enthusiastic people driven by passion
- A flexible working culture with opportunities for partial homeworking
- An international environment with students, as a research and educational institution
Eligibility Criteria
As the von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone who meets the eligibility criteria below is encouraged to apply for this position.
- meet the requirements for the duties concerned.
- be a citizen of one of the EU countries or Norway.
How to apply:
- Please apply online, do NOT send your application by email.
- The application must contain: a CV, a motivational letter, and contact information of two referees. The CV must clearly indicate the exact dates of (1) each position held in the past, and (2) countries of residence in the last 5 years.
Informal enquiries: Dr. Bayindir H. Saracoglu (bayindir.saracoglu@vki.ac.be)
About the organisation
For 65 years as an international centre of excellence in fluid dynamics, the von Karman Institute (VKI) brings together young engineers and scientists from all over the world to study, improve their skills and perform their research.
“A scientist studies what is, whereas an engineer creates what never was “ Théodore von Kármán
Besides its mission of education, the von Karman Institute gathers the top-level scientists and engineers to work on very challenging projects as the next generation of engines, new propulsion concepts, the new green energy, the safety of industry, solutions for a cleaner space, the Mission to Mars and many other fields of research which can make the difference for the humankind. Those scientists have access to more than 50 wind tunnels and test rigs, some of them unique in the world to help them in their projects.
VKI is a team of people looking in the same direction, for a better future, not only scientists and engineers but also students, PhD candidates, PostDocs, IT, Human Resources, accountants, librarians, designers, and technicians and more....
von Karman Site Location: Close to Brussels @ Rhode-Saint-Genèse (Flemish-Brabant)
Important: Please apply online, do NOT send your application by email.
