AddressAn exciting opportunity is now available for a PhD candidate to undertake a research project on a future, low-emission ironmaking technology – the Electric Smelting Furnace (ESF). Based at the University of Wollongong (UOW) in the School of Mechanical, Materials, Mechatronic and Biomedical Engineering.
The specific research aim is to develop and validate computational fluid dynamic models to simulate and better understand operating conditions in the ESF. The research is part of the ESF program which includes complex physical experiments and numerical studies. The PhD candidate will work within a team of UOW investigators and their industrial partner investigators, and be trained to undertake high-quality, cutting-edge numerical modelling of multi-phase and multi-physics phenomena in the ESF.
There will be ample opportunity for the PhD candidate to work in both industrial and academic environments, and hence, develop industry-related project management skills. The professional training and personal development through this project and the university’s overall mentoring scheme, will help prepare the candidate for a career in academia or industry.
Eligibility requirements
Essential
- Academic qualification. Applicants should hold an honours (or equivalent) undergraduate degree, or a Masters degree, in a closely related discipline, or the equivalent combination of professional experience and academic qualifications
- High level written and verbal communication skills in English, presenting research work and outcomes to both the industrial and academic communities
Highly Desirable
- Knowledge in either CFD, metallurgical process, or numerical process simulation
- Experience in one or more areas: numerical analysis, fluid dynamics, computational methods, materials engineering, or thermo-physics
- Good computer skill, and ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- (Desirable but not essential) Familiarity with CFD software or CFD programming
Scholarship amount: Successful candidates will receive a tax-free stipend of $AUD 45,000 per annum for the duration of the award.
Duration: 3.5 years.
Application process
- Applicants should submit a cover letter detailing relevant experience and research interest; CV with names and addresses of two referees; and academic transcripts.
- We seek applicants from diverse backgrounds, reflecting all facets of prior experience or history.
- The EOI should be sent via email to Xuefeng Dong (*******@uow.edu.au) AND Ray Longbottom (****@uow.edu.au)
Application closing date: The position will close once the appropriate candidate has been recruited.
