FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
SCHOOL OF AEROSPACE, MECHANICAL AND MECHATRONIC ENGINEERING
REFERENCE NO. 2731/1214

• Apply your skills in numerical simulation, numerical methods development and turbulent mixing in compressible flows
• Develop  state-of-the-art massively parallel large-eddy-simulation methods
• Full-time fixed term two years, remuneration package: $98K p.a. which includes leave loading and up to 17% super

The University of Sydney is Australia's first university and has an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. It employs over 7300 permanent staff, supporting over 50,000 students.

In the School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering we have Australia's strongest and broadest Computational Fluid Dynamics research groups.

We are currently inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Compressible Turbulent Mixing in Inertial Confinement Fusion, hosted in the School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering. This position is supported by the Australian Research Council (ARC) and forms the heart of an exciting new collaboration with staff at the National Ignition Facility (NIF) at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (US) and researchers in the UK.

This position will focus on the development of state-of-the-art massively parallel large-eddy-simulation methods to further our understanding of fluid instabilities and turbulence in conditions similar to those generated at NIF. The long term objective is to develop a simulation platform able to research and mitigate important uncertainties in the levels of turbulent mix which may impact the efficiency of current NIF capsule designs. Improving the effectiveness of the capsules is critical to the success of laser-driven fusion as a possible energy source. This is a challenging project of true international scale.  

Applications are sought from candidates with a PhD in Engineering or Physics, or a related discipline. You will have excellent proven skills in the fields of numerical simulation, numerical methods development and turbulent mixing in compressible flows (ideally including Richtmyer-Meshkov or Rayleigh-Taylor). Familiarity with high energy density plasma physics would be an advantage but is not a requirement. You must also have a track record of publications in this field, or demonstrate the potential to develop a strong track record. You will take a leading role in the project, presenting his/her work at major international conferences, in journal publications, and interacting directly with the collaborators at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.

The position is full-time, fixed term for two years subject to a satisfactory probation period for new appointees. Membership of a University approved superannuation scheme is a condition of employment for new appointees. In line with ARC’s requirements for Chief Investigators in ARC grants, you must be able to legally work in Australia for the duration of the position.

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website.  Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number for more information and to apply.

CLOSING DATE: 11:30pm 14 February 2015

The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups, including women and people with disabilities are encouraged. As the University of Sydney has established a scheme to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff employed across the institution, applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are also encouraged.

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