Research Associate – Computational Fluid Dynamics
Last updated: March 15, 2024, 3:24 p.m.
Summary
Job title
Research Associate – Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
Location
Thermal Spray and Surface Engineering Research Center, Concordia University, Montreal
Position
Research Associate
Position start date
April 2, 2024
Duration of contract
7 months
Deadline to Apply
March 31, 2024
Posting period
March 15, 2024, to March 31, 2024
Principal Investigator
Prof. Christian Moreau, Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Aerospace Engineering
About Us
The Thermal Spray and Surface Engineering Research Centre focuses on developing new solutions to the high demand of the industry for advanced coatings with improved resistance to degrading environmental factors such as high temperature, wear, corrosion and erosion, often under severe service conditions.
Roles and responsibilities
The Research Associate (RA) will join an ongoing research project supported financially by the CRIAQ and NSERC. This project aims to develop an improved bondcoat layer to increase the performance and durability of thermal barrier coatings while reducing the manufacturing costs. In this project, we take advantage of the unique characteristics of the High-Velocity Air Fuel (HVAF) deposition process to optimize the structure and roughness of the bondcoat layers while optimizing their resistance to oxidation.
The selected RA will be responsible for applying CFD approaches to characterize the supersonic gas flow and combustion process as well as heat and momentum transfers to the spray particles in the HVAF process used in this project. Additionally, the RA will optimize the geometry of the HVAF torch to optimize the characteristics of the spray particles.
In particular, the selected RA will:
- Run CFD models of the HVAF process, develop the appropriate mesh and run simulations in several spray conditions;
- Support and interact with PhD and MASc students involved in the project;
- Communicate CFD results and interpretations to the project participants during monthly
- meetings;
- Draft and review journal articles related to the original findings develop in the project;
- Draft and review reports to the granting agencies and industrial partners.
Qualifications
- PhD in mechanical engineering. MASc with experience in application of CFD tools in research
- projects
- Solid experience in modelling thermal spray deposition processes and, in particular, combustion
- processes such as HVOF or HVAF.
- Solid organizational skills and ability to handle multiple inquiries
- Ability to operate effectively with students, professors, industrial professionals
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Highly developed sense of professionalism and ethics
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and Permanent Residents will be
given priority.
Advantages
- Hourly wage ranging from $26.68 to $36.94 according to education and experience
- Normal working hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (flexible)
- Hybrid work (in person 3 days and from distance 2 days)
If you are interested to this position, please send your CV by email to Christian Moreau by March 31, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
The position is subject to all conditions outlined in the CARE collective agreement
The Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science is ranked among the top 10 engineering schools in Canada. The School is home to over 10,000 engineering and computer science students and a faculty complement of 235 faculty members. The School has about 4,500 graduate students enrolled in 35 graduate programs. Its research profile continues to grow as it fosters multidisciplinary approaches to finding solutions to a broad range of societal challenges. Concordia University and the School attract a high quality, diverse student population in all its programs. For more information on the Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science, please visit: www.concordia.ca/ginacody.
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Territorial Acknowledgement
Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today. Tiohtià:ke/Montreal is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community.
Employment Equity
Concordia University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, members of sexual minorities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversification; candidates are invited to self-identify in their applications.
Immigration Status
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. While applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship, all applications must include one of the following statements:
Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada
or
No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
