PhD in Two-phase flow in porous electrodes and flow cell simulation 100% (m/f/d)

The European MSCA Network “MiEl" will explore new industrial production strategies for the chemical industry. The need for reduction of fossil fuel consumption requires novel synthesis concepts. MiEl will combine electrochemistry, micro process engineering and flow chemistry.

PhD in Two-phase flow in porous electrodes and flow cell simulation 100%

Winterthur

Your role
In the MiEl project our aim is to develop and link different models describing flow cells for electroorganic synthesis on different scales and dimensions. Processes will be modelled over a wide range of length scales ranging from μm to cm.You will explore transport processes and electro-chemical reactions in different electrode structures using the Lattice Boltzmann Method.You will be responsible for the computation of effective material parameterisations of the reactive two-phase flow in porous electrodes that are needed for macro-homogenous simulations of flow cells. Starting with the pore-scale modelling and simulation, you will collaborate with other doctoral candidates in the project to use the electrode material parameterisations and develop coupled continuum-scale flow cell models.You will have the opportunity to work as part of an international, interdisciplinary team of 12 doctoral candidates, based at universities and industrial firms throughout Europe.You will be supported by two mentors within the MiEl project and will have multiple opportunities to participate in professional and personal development training. Through your work you will gain a unique skill set comprising electrosynthesis, flow chemistry and process analytical technologies, as well as modern control engineering techniques.You are expected to finish the project with a PhD thesis and to disseminate the results through patents (if applicable), publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at international conferences. Your profile

• In accordance with the European Union's funding rules for doctoral networks, applicants must NOT yet have a PhD
• Excellent Master's degree in computational science, physics, mathematics, engineering, or a related science
• Familiarity with mathematical modelling and numerical methods for partial differential equations is expected
• Strong interest in modelling and simulation in a cross-disciplinary, collaborative project at the interface of organic chemistry and engineering
• Experience in at least one programming language for scientific computing (C/C++, Matlab, Fortran, Python, Julia, ...)
• Strong interest in learning the theoretical and practical aspects of the Lattice Boltzmann Method
• Good communication skills and willingness to work in collaborative projects with multiple partners and present results at conferences, project meetings and partners
• Very good English language skills (German is beneficial)
• Self-motivation and the ability to achieve goals independently as well as to contribute effectively to the team

Are you interested?
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