We are looking for a candidate
who will carry out research work in the Institute of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection Processes, Chair of System Design and Process Optimization, dealing with numerical modelling of solid-oxide fuel cell systems.
The topic will be conducted in conjunction with a cooperation project SAFARI "SOFC Apu For Auxilairy Road-truck Installations" financed by the European Commission in the 7th Framework Programme in the project's category: "Demonstration of portable fuel cell solutions for different applications".
The main tasks of the Research Associate will include:
- analysis of single fuel cell and fuel cell stacks using the ANSYS-FLUENT/COMSOL packages. This will cover: i) generating 3D numerical grids, ii) numerical modelling of steady and transient processes of mass and heat flow in a complex 3D geometry, including flows with chemical reactions, iii) writing user defined functions to implement into the CFD code, iv) optimizing the geometry of the system, v) processing the numerical results, verification and comparison with experimental and literature data,
- giving a major contribution to writing deliverables of the project,
- cooperation with and support for the project team.
Requirements:
- M.Sc. degree, preferred graduates of faculties: process engineering, mechanical, electrical engineering specialized in power generation / energy transformation,
- very good knowledge of CFD analysis, in particular of the ANSYS-FLUENT or COMSOL package, ability to create 3D meshes and writing user defined functions to implement in the CFD code,
- experience in the analysis and optimization of fuel cell systems using CFD codes,
- ability to teamwork,
- good command of English is mandatory (spoken and written),
- analytical thinking,
- flexibility, organizational skills, ability to diligent and independent action,
- proficient computer skills including the programs of MS Office, Matlab.
We offer:
- participation in the international research project,
- duration of the internship for a minimum of 12 months with a possible extension, starting date September 1, 2013,
- competitive salary of approx. 1550 euro monthly,
- opportunity to develop and extend knowledge.
Required documents:
- resume and cover letter,
- references from previous places of work/study,
- certified evidence of completed courses, internships and training,
- statement of consent to processing of personal data for the open competition in accordance with the Polish law of 29/08/1997 on the protection of personal data.
If you are interested please send your application by 14.06.2013 to the e-mail address: paulina.pianko@zut.edu.pl
or by writing to:
West Pomeranian University of Technology, Szczecin
Faculty of Chemical Technology and Engineering
Systems Design and Process Optimization
c/o Project SAFARI
Piastow 42 ave.
71-065 Szczecin
Poland
Contact:
dr inż. Paulina Pianko-Oprych - leader of the SAFARI project in ZUT, phone: +48 91 449 47 31, fax: +48 91 449 46 42, e-mail: paulina.pianko@zut.edu.pl
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