Job description
We are seeking two highly motivated PhD candidates to undertake projects focused on the modelling of transport phenomena in slurry-bubble columns. These columns are a critical type of chemical reactor used in various large-scale manufacturing processes, including the production of fuels, chemical building blocks, and other products. The primary research objective will be to investigate the mass transfer of species between the gas and liquid phases, with a specific emphasis on the influence of bubble motion on this process.
The two PhD projects differ in terms of simulation resolution and scale:
- The first project will involve simulating a representative volume of a moderate number of bubbles, typically in the hundreds, with fully resolved interfaces for individual bubbles. The main focus of this study will be on understanding the detailed interplay between gas-liquid hydrodynamics and species transport between the two phases.
- The second project will focus on simulating the full reactor scale, where bubbles will be individually tracked, but their interfaces will not be fully resolved. This project will utilize deterministic and stochastic Euler-Lagrange simulation methods to investigate the impact of bubble dynamics on mass transfer and mixing. Additionally, there will be a significant experimental component to this project, involving the validation of Euler-Lagrange simulations using a laboratory-scale slurry-bubble column.
Both projects present significant challenges as they address complex hydrodynamic systems that have not been fundamentally explored before. However, gaining deeper insights into these processes is crucial for the development of novel and sustainable manufacturing processes.
The successful candidates will be part of larger project consisting of in-total six PhD students who are collectively working on three-phase gas-solid-liquid multicomponent systems with catalytic particles. These PhD projects are part of an esteemed ERC Advanced grant project titled 'Modelling of three-phase flows with catalytic particles'. The overall project encompasses a range of complexity levels and employs a multiscale approach. Direct Numerical Simulation (DNS) will be used to study transport phenomena with high accuracy in systems involving a relatively small number of bubbles and particles. Deterministic and stochastic Euler-Lagrange simulation methods will be utilized for simulating full columns at laboratory and industrial scales. The modelling work will be complemented by experimental validation.
The two advertised projects, PhD2 and PhD5, are integral components of this broader research scheme.
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Job requirements
We are looking for candidates with a background in chemical, mechanical, thermal engineering, physics or a related field.
Conditions of employment
A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station. In addition, we offer you:
- Full-time employment for four years, with an intermediate evaluation (go/no-go) after nine months. You will spend 10% of your employment on teaching tasks.
- Salary and benefits (such as a pension scheme, paid pregnancy and maternity leave, partially paid parental leave) in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale P (min. €2.541 max. €3.247).
- A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
- High-quality training programs and other support to grow into a self-aware, autonomous scientific researcher. At TU/e we challenge you to take charge of your own learning process.
- An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care and sports facilities.
- An allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
- A Staff Immigration Team and a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) for international candidates.
Information and application
About us
Eindhoven University of Technology is an internationally top-ranking university in the Netherlands that combines scientific curiosity with a hands-on attitude. Our spirit of collaboration translates into an open culture and a top-five position in collaborating with advanced industries. Fundamental knowledge enables us to design solutions for the highly complex problems of today and tomorrow.
Information
Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more? Please contact the hiring manager prof.dr.ir. J.A.M. Kuipers, j.a.m.kuipers[at]tue.nl, tel. +31 40 247 4158.
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Application
We invite you to submit a complete application by using the apply button. The application should include a:
- Cover letter in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position.
- Curriculum vitae with details on education, employment, publications, research
- experience, and the contact information of at least two references.
- A list of BSc and MSc courses and grades.
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We look forward to your application and will screen it as soon as we have received it. Screening will continue until all positions are filled.
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