Issue No. 2, 2019

Posted by admin on 29 April 2019

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in MHD (ETH ZURICH)
Postdoctoral Research Fellow on Inertial particles and Turbulence (PARIS)
PHD POSITION AT HZDR (deadline 30/04/2019)
MHD Modelling School 2019
NEW BOOK: Self-Exciting Fluid Dynamos
SCHEDULE OF CONFERENCES ON MHD AND RELATED TOPICS
NEXT HYDROMAG NEWSLETTER

I. Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Magnetohydrodynamics (100%)

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(from Andy Jackson, ETH Zürich, Switzerland)

The Earth and Planetary Magnetism Group at the Institute of Geophysics at ETH Zürich studies planetary magnetism with a strong focus on the Earth. Part of our group is devoted to the mechanisms underlying the generation and evolution of the magnetic field of a planet following theoretical, numerical and experimental approaches.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Magnetohydrodynamics (100%)

The position will develop theory and algorithms for the solution of a new class of self-consistent solution to the governing equations of dynamo theory. Depending on background and experience, the fellow will work on one of the following topics: (i) Application of optimal control to the inviscid fluid dynamical equations, together with analytic treatment of viscous effects (ii) Implicit methods of time-stepping (iii) Development of algorithms for anelastic treatment of giant planets. (iv) Understanding geomagnetic reversals. The project is funded by the ERC and the position is for 2 years in the first instance, with the possibility of renewal.

The successful candidate will have a background in mathematics or physical sciences and be expected to (i) carry out his/her own research projects, (ii) co-supervise undergraduate- and graduate-level thesis projects, and (iii) possibly contribute to the teaching of general geophysics courses. We seek a good team-player who can join a small team of about 10 others. Evidence of high performance computing experience is required. The working language of the department is English. At the time of the appointment, the successful candidate must have a doctoral degree in geophysics or a related subject.

We look forward to receiving your online application including the following documents: a full CV, short statement of experience and research interests. Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.

For further information about the group, please visit our website: www.epm.ethz.ch. For further information about the position, please contact Prof Andrew Jackson by e-mail, ajackson@ethz.ch (no applications).

Applications should be made online at

Browser: https://apply.refline.ch/845721/7052/pub/1/index.html

Mobile: https://m.refline.ch/845721/7052/pub/1/index.html

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ETH Zürich

Institut für Geophysik

Sonneggstrasse 5

CH-8092 Zürich

Switzerland

+41 44 633 7349 (work)

+41 79 639 0827 (Mob)

II. Postdoctoral Research Fellow on Inertial particles and Turbulence (100%)

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(from Romain Monchaux, France )

Experimental Post-Doc position: Settling of aerosol in turbulent flows (1/10/2019)

Location : IMSIA (ENSTA, EDF, CEA, CNRS),

Contact : Romain Monchaux (monchaux(at)ensta.fr)

Duration : 1 to 2 years from fall

Application deadline: 30/06/2019

Advert: http://perso.ensta-paristech.fr/~monchaux/2019_ENSTA_Particle_PostDoc.pdf

III. PHD POSITION AT HZDR, GERMANY

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(from Andre Giesecke, HZDR, Germany )

The Institute of Fluid Dynamics at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR, https://www.hzdr.de) invites for applications for a PhD position in the field of experimental fluid dynamics.

The research tasks involve experiments on precessing fluid flows and are essential for the preparation of the large scale dynamo currently under construction at HZDR.

The PhD student will be responsible for running regular experiments at the water precession experiment and will conduct he related measurements. The tasks include an upgrade of the experiment and the involvement in the preparation of the forthcoming dynamo experiments. Intensive cooperation is mandatory with the project partners at Ruhr-Universitaet Bochum (Prof. R. Grauer), where related numerical models are conducted.

The position will be available from 1 July 2019. The employment contract is limited to three years.

REQUIREMENTS:

Diploma or M.Sc in physics/mechanical engineering or related subjects with very good marks and a profound background in fluid dynamics and/or magnetohydrodynamics
experience in the operation of experiments, preferably in the field of fluid dynamics
willingness for close cooperation with project partners from Universitaet Bochum who will conduct related numerical studies (includes travel to Bochum 1-2 times a year)
scientific approach to research questions, self-dependent working style and excellent written and oral communication skills in English

WE OFFER:

high scientific professional networking as well as scientific excellence
internationality and diversity
interesting and diverse tasks, flexible working hours, salary based on the collective agreement TVöD-Bund
equality of opportunity and family-friendly structures, corporate health management
attractive work and research terms in a highly motivated team

Kindly submit your completed application (including cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, etc.) by 30 April 2019 online via https://www.hzdr.de/db/Cms?pNid=490&pOid=57754&pContLang=en

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Andre Giesecke

Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf

Institute of Fluid Dynamics — Magnetohydrodynamics

Tel.: +49-351-260 2227.

IV. MHD MODELLING SCHOOL 2019

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(from Andris Jakovics, Latvia)

October 14-18 2019

University of Latvia

Riga, Latvia

MHD Modelling PhD-School is a practical hands-on course on simulation of complex liquid metal magnetohydrodynamics processes. The main goal of participants will be to learn to work with open-source software, modifying code and applying it to specific systems with liquid metal flow in electromagnetic field.

The main topics are:

Electromagnetic mixing and pumping;
Electromagnetic semi-levitation and free surface dynamics;
Electrovortical flows;
Bubbly flows in magnetic field.

The course has three parts:

lectures covering topics from modern experimental techniques to promising MHD applications, as well as introduction to simulation tools and methods;
numerical modelling of MHD phenomena using both commercial (ANSYS) and open-source (OpenFOAM, ElmerFEM, getDP, EOF-Library) software;
laboratory experiments for demonstration and numerical model validation.

After the introductory lectures participants will be assigned small projects within the abovementioned topics and will present the results at the end of the course.

Organizers

Laboratory for mathematical modelling of environmental and technological processes, University of Latvia (Dr. Andris Jakovics, andris.jakovics@lu.lv)

Institute of Electrotechnology, Leibniz University of Hannover (Prof. Bernard Nacke, nacke@etp.uni-hannover.de)

More info: http://www.modlab.lv

Participation fee: 150 EUR (till 20. July), 250 EUR (regular)

Online registration: http://ej.uz/MHD2019

V. NEW BOOK: Self-Exciting Fluid Dynamos

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(by Keith Moffat & Emmanuel Dormy)

Exploring the origins and evolution of magnetic fields in planets, stars and galaxies, this book gives a basic introduction to magnetohydrodynamics and surveys the observational data, with particular focus on geomagnetism and solar magnetism. Pioneering laboratory experiments that seek to replicate particular aspects of fluid dynamo action are also described. The authors provide a complete treatment of laminar dynamo theory, and of the mean-field electrodynamics that incorporates the effects of random waves and turbulence. Both dynamo theory and its counterpart, the theory of magnetic relaxation, are covered. Topological constraints associated with conservation of magnetic helicity are thoroughly explored and major challenges are addressed in areas such as fast-dynamo theory, accretion-disc dynamo theory and the theory of magnetostrophic turbulence. The book is aimed at graduate-level students in mathematics, physics, Earth sciences and astrophysics, and will be a valuable resource for researchers at all levels.

Book website.

VI. SCHEDULE OF CONFERENCES ON MHD AND RELATED TOPICS

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