PhD Opportunity – Coventry University – UK Students Only
MHD pumps and separators for plasmas – This PhD is open to UK students only, so please share with any contacts to whom this may be of interest. Please contact Prof. Alban Potherat (Alban.Potherat@coventry.ac.uk) for an informal discussion in the first instance.
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The Fluid and Complex Systems Research Centre (FCS) at Coventry University is looking to host a prestigious Ernest Rutherford Fellowship (ERF).
These fellowships support early career researchers with leadership potential, enabling them to establish independent research programmes. Targeting researchers without permanent academic positions, applications should align with the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) core science areas, including astronomy, solar and planetary science, particle physics, particle astrophysics, cosmology, nuclear physics, and accelerator physics.
We welcome fellowship applications from diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups. The ERF scheme supports flexible working, part-time arrangements, and accommodations for personal circumstances such as caring responsibilities or health conditions. Applicants returning from career breaks or those working outside academia are also welcome.
For any queries or to discuss individual circumstances and accessibility requirements, please contact Prof. Eun-jin Kim.
Seeking a highly-talented, motivated, and open-minded candidate, with background in geosciences, fluid physics, or a related discipline (fully-funded, open to all). We aim to develop a modelling platform, trained and validated by laboratory mock-ups and in-situ measurements, to upscale multiphase, reactive flows. Specifically, it will resolve the coupling between fluid and solute transport and reactions (precipitation, dissolution) altering the pore geometry and hence transport properties. The project is linked with an ongoing EPSRC-funded project with British Geological Survey, and upcoming projects with Prof. Lucas Goehring (NTU) and English Heritage.
For further details, see here, and contact Dr. Ran Holtzman.
Best regards,
Ran
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Dr. Ran Holtzman
Reader (Associate Professor)
Leader, Nonequilibrium in Environment and Engineering Systems (NEES)
Fluid and Complex Systems Research Centre, Coventry University
Applications are invited for the position of Research Associate in Experimental Fluid Mechanics sponsored by the Leverhulme Trust (http://www.leverhulme.ac.uk). The project concerns convection in magnetic fields in the so called “Tangent Cylinder” region of the Earth’s core. Much of the mystery surrounding the Earth’s dynamics (its magnetic field, plate tectonics) lies in the nature of the convective patterns within the Earth’s liquid core, and in particular in the region called the “Tangent Cylinder”. What are the possible convective states under the combined influence of the Earth’s rotation and magnetic field, and how erratic are they? This project is part of a theoretical and experimental research program funded by the Trust that aims at answering these questions. The purpose of the experimental part of the programme is to explore the nonlinear convective states that may exist within a laboratory based ‘Tangent Cylinder’ when suitable perturbations are applied to the flow. These states will then be evaluated to see which are mostly likely to underpin the Earth’s core convection.
The project involves operating a novel experiment previously developed in our group to visualise rotating magnetoconvective patterns. Its principle is to use a weakly conductive, but transparent electrolyte, subjected to the very high magnetic fields available at the Grenoble High Magnetic Field Laboratory (France). Part of the experimental work will consist of upgrading the technique first developed in this experiment that makes it possible to visualise flow patterns in electrically conductive fluids by means of bespoke Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) methods.
The successful candidate should hold a PhD or equivalent in Fluid Mechanics, Geophysics, or Physics with a proven track record of producing scientific output at the highest level, as evidenced by high-quality journal publications. The Research Associate will work within the vibrant environment of the Fluid Dynamics group, part of the Fluid and Complex Systems Research Centre, at Coventry University. The group conducts both fundamental and applied research in the fields of stability, magnetohydrodynamics, turbulence and geophysical fluid dynamics as well as other areas of fluid mechanics. In the REF2014, 84% of the group’s output, as part of the mathematics submission, was deemed ‘internationally excellent’ or ‘world-leading’. The project involves extended stays at the Grenoble High Magnetic Field Laboratory, France where the experiment will be operated.
The post is fixed term until 31st December 2021. To apply please also include your CV with a publication list. For further information please contact Professor Alban Pothérat (Coventry University, alban.potherat@coventry.ac.uk, +44(0)2477 65 88 65).
Closing Date: 13 March 2020
A member of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers, the HZDR employs about 1,200 people. The Center’s focus is on interdisciplinary research in the areas energy, health and matter.
The Institute of Fluid Dynamics is conducting basic and applied research in the fields of thermo-fluid dynamics and magnetohydrodynamics in order to improve the sustainability, the energy efficiency and the safety of industrial processes.
As part of the Institute, the Department of Magnetohydrodynamics, invites applications as Research Associate/Postdoc (m/f/d).
The position will be available from 1st January 2020. The employment contract is limited to three years.
The appearance of thermal superstructures in turbulent convection within very low Prandtl number fluids will be investigated experimentally in a large aspect ratio domain. The experiments will be conducted using the liquid metal Gallium-Indium-Tin (GaInSn) that has a Prandtl number of 𝑃𝑟 ≈ 0.03. Combined temperature and velocity measurements will provide detailed information about turbulent, convective superstructures and their dynamics. A novel Ultrasound-Doppler-Array technique will be used to measure for the first time two dimensional velocity vector fields of the superstructures in a turbulent liquid metal convection.
The project includes the following tasks:
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