School of Engineering & Mathematical Sciences
The post holder will undertake research on a project commencing in September 2008 in the area of "Evaluation of screw expanders for small Organic Rankine Cycle systems". This University is the acknowledged world leader in this field and the results of the investigation will be closely monitored by the department's international industrial contacts. The work will be carried out under the guidance of Professor Nikola Stosic, the Principal Investigator of the project, who will also act as Research Supervisor to the successful candidate.
In particular, the post holder will undertake research in following main areas:
- Mathematical modelling of screw expander driven ORC systems at design and off-design operating conditions
- Experimental Testing of Screw Expanders, using Organic Working Fluids
- Thermo and Fluid Mechanics of screw expanders and their systems
- Fortran, C++, Java and CFD programming
The post holder will liaise with other academic and technical staff in matters related to the satisfactory progress of all aspects of the project and will be expected to undertake such other duties as may reasonably be expected by the Principal Investigator of the project and senior staff in the School.
You will have:
- An appropriate degree in a related subject such as Applied Mechanics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Science or any relevant Engineering discipline.
- An inclination to experimental investigation and hands on test work.
- Good knowledge of Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
- A good working knowledge of Numerical methods both 1D and 3D
- Excellent skills in Computing, particularly Programming in Fortran, C or C++ and Java
- A good knowledge of the use of CAD systems
- An ability to work effectively with other staff in the School
- An ability and willingness to learn new skills
This post is for a term of up to three years.
The tuition fees are paid in full for EU and domestic students. Overseas students need to pay the difference. Note that fees are subject to change annually throughout the programme of study.
The maintenance fees of £12,600 pa are paid in the form of a tax-free bursary and are subject to annual review.
For more information and how to apply, visit www.city.ac.uk/hr/jobs
Closing date: 15 August 2008
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