KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Postdoctor in deep-learning methods for wall models

2024-11-01 (Europe/Stockholm)
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Job description

The goal of this project is to develop wall models for turbulent-flow simulations using deep-learning models. In particular, approaches based on deep reinforcement learning will be prioritized. The candidate will be co-supervised by Ricardo Vinuesa and Stefan Wallin at KTH Engineering Mechanics. The researcher will become part of the VinuesaLab research group (www.vinuesalab.com), where he/she will have the possibility to interact with several related projects dealing with large-scale turbulence simulations, deep learning and experiments. Furthermore, he/she will also have access to the multi-petaflops scale supercomputing facilities available at KTH, in conjunction with the Swedish e-Science Research Centre (SeRC, www.e-science.se). Finally, the researcher will become part ofthe excellent research environment FLOW (www.flow.kth.se).

What we offer

  • A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future
  • Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
  • Work in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
  • Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH
  • The researcher will become part of the VinuesaLab research group (www.vinuesalab.com), where he/she will have the possibility to interact with several related projects dealing with large-scale turbulence simulations, deep learning and experiments.

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Qualifications

Requirements

  • A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
  • Proficient in English language since it's used in daily work
  • Relevant published work in the field of fluid mechanics 

Preferred qualifications

  • A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
  • A doctoral degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or Computer Science with a specialization in data-driven methods and/or computational methods.
  • A relevant degree project
  •  International experience
  • Ability to work independently and perform critical analysis as well as possessing good levels of cooperative and communicative abilities
  • Research expertise
  • Teaching abilities
  • Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

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Contact information to trade union representatives.

To apply for the position

Log into KTH's recruitment system to apply for this position. You are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete according to the instructions in the ad.

Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

Your application must include:

  • Statement of professional interest
  • CV with list of publications
  • Transcripts from university/university college
  • Contact information for at least two references
  • PhD thesis and two selected scientific papers (in pdf format)

About the employment

The position offered is for, at the most, two years.

A position as a postdoctoral fellow is a time-limited qualified appointment focusing mainly on research, intended as a first career step after a dissertation.

Others

Striving towards gender equality, diversity and equal conditions is both a question of quality for KTH and a given part of our values.

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Disclaimer: In case of discrepancy between the Swedish original and the English translation of the job announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.

About KTH

KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has grown to become one of Europe’s leading technical and engineering universities, as well as a key centre of intellectual talent and innovation. We are Sweden’s largest technical research and learning institution and home to students, researchers and faculty from around the world. Our research and education covers a wide area including natural sciences and all branches of engineering, as well as architecture, industrial management, urban planning, history and philosophy. Read more here

Type of employment: Temporary position
Contract type: Full time
First day of employment: According to agreement
Salary: Monthly salary
Number of positions: 1
Full-time equivalent: Heltid
City: Stockholm
County: Stockholms län
Country: Sweden
Reference number: S-2024-1469
Contact:
  1. Ricardo Vinuesa, Associate Professor, rvinuesa@mech.kth.se
  2. Stefan Wallin, Researcher, stefanw@mech.kth.se
Published: 2024-09-16
Last application date: 2024-11-01

Jobdetails

Titel
Postdoctor in deep-learning methods for wall models
Standort
Brinellvägen 8 Stockholm, Schweden
Veröffentlicht
2024-09-16
Bewerbungsfrist
2024-11-01 23:59 (Europe/Stockholm)
2024-11-01 23:59 (CET)
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