Phd On Microscopic Air-Water Flow Properties

Université de Liège - School of Engineering - Research group Hydraulics in Environmental & Civil Engineering HECE

Ihre Aufgaben

Phd On Microscopic Air-Water Flow Properties And Impact On Oxygen Transfer In Hydraulic Structures Scale Modelling (Hydro2Scale Project), The research group Hydraulics in Environmental & Civil Engineering HECE leads basic and applied research in the fields of hydrology, flood risk management, hydraulic engineering as well as fluvial hydrodynamics. The research builds upon a tight coupling between computational modelling and laboratory experiments. The group develops the modelling system WOLF, which includes rainfall-runoff models as well as 1D and 2D flow and transport models. It is based on an in-house developed finite volume numerical scheme and is equipped with a dedicated GIS-type user interface. WOLF is routinely used for education, consultancy and research (link). The group also operates a unique experimental facility (1,100 m2), equipped with state-of-the-art measurement techniques (ADVP, LS-PIV, laser profilometry …). The group HECE is part of the Research unit Urban & Environmental Engineering, with 25 faculty staff and 100+ researchers., We are looking for highly motivated doctoral candidate to join the HECE research group and contribute to the HydrO2Scale project. The project, funded by FNRS (PDR-Weave project) and carried out in collaboration with FH Aachen (Prof. D. Bung), aims at better characterizing microscopic properties of air-water flows and their impact on oxygen transfer, using innovative measurement methods and a family of scale models of a stepped spillway operating in nappe flow conditions.

The candidates will also contribute to teaching and project activities, which is an asset for their professional development.

The candidate will benefit from a dynamic working environment, with stimulating scientific support, state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and advanced computational modelling tools. An access to a variety of training opportunities are also included.

Ihr Profil

The applicant must have completed a master degree in civil, physics, hydraulics and/or environment engineering or a related field, with at least ac cum laude mention -Competences in experimental modelling is an advantage -Excellent written and verbal English communication skills are required -French is an asset -Team spirit, autonomy and organisational skills -Excellent reporting skills and ability to present scientific results (publications, conferences, project meetings, and seminars) -Capacity to take responsibility for the progress and quality of projects

Wir bieten Ihnen

Basic gross monthly salary for full-time work: approx. 2400.00 €, subject to validation by the Human Resources Department.

Kontakt

www.egu.eu, For more information about comprehensive and innovative training program which enables early-careers scientists to carry out their research in the best possible conditions, please consult : https://www.recherche.uliege.be/cms/c_12381524/en/listing-des-formations-transversales, Please send the following documents in pdf format to S.Erpicum@uliege.be before 31 May 2023 : - Curriculum Vitae, - Motivation letter

Informal inquiries about the project are welcome. Please feel free to contact Sébastien Erpicum by email S.Erpicum@uliege.be or phone 00 32 4 366 95 96.

ADDITIONNAL INFORMATIONS : Temporary contract (36 months) with a trial period of 3 to 6 months