The Role

Applications are invited for a position of Research Assistant/Associate in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Computational Combustion. This is an exciting opportunity and your contribution will be critical to the delivery of the outcomes for an funded research project (EP/Y017951/1) on swirl stabilised hydrogen premixed flames. 

The research aims to deliver on the following:
1. An advanced Direct Numerical Simulation (DNS) database for hydrogen-air premixed swirl flames under representative combustor operating conditions.
2. A comprehensive understanding and a detailed analysis of the behaviour of the Processing Vortex Core (PVC) under non-reacting and reacting flow conditions.
3. Identification of the combustor operating conditions for which hydrodynamic/thermoacoustic instabilities exist.
4. An in-depth analysis on extinction strain rates and heat release rate for lean hydrogen premixed flames. The outcomes of this project will offer knowledge on the flame stability limits and will contribute to the development of hydrogen based power generation and propulsion devices (e.g. gas turbines used for power generation and aircraft engines).

Our research group based in the has world leading expertise in CFD, turbulent flows and turbulent reacting flows. To succeed in this role, you will need to design and deliver on our research outcomes at local and international conferences and interact with industry experts. Therefore, we especially seek a candidate with excellent interpersonal skills, along with the ability to network and influence. You will engage with our PhD students and the wider research community within the group.

This is a full time and fixed term position. The role is available from December 2024 and will run until the 30th November 2027 in the first instance. We are committed to building and maintaining a fair and inclusive working environment and we would be happy to discuss arrangements for flexible and/or blended working.

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To apply, please complete an online application and upload a CV and a cover letter. Your cover letter is a supporting statement and you should outline how you meet the essential criteria of the role and evidence this with examples.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Umiar Ahmed at .

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We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.

At Newcastle University we hold a silver award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.

In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe. 

Requisition ID: 27342

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