Postdoc on Turbulence Distortion Studies of Rotors in Corners and in Vortex-Ring State

Postdoc on Turbulence Distortion Studies of Rotors in Corners and in Vortex-Ring State

Postdoc position on development of impedance eduction techniques at NLR/TUDelft

Job description

The postdoc will work in the ERC funded project MORASINA, for the study of the distortion of rotors in proximity to surfaces. The postdoc will join a Team of 3 PhDs. The candidate will carry out the following activities:

1. Experimentally study the flow pattern distortion of rotors in close proximity to corners in vertical take-off and descent phase.
2. Help in the development of an acoustic controller to anticipate the unsafe and uncontrollable delays based on a neural-network approach informed with the parameters of the vehicle.
3. Innovate with the development of rotors insensitive to turbulence by using a genetic algorithm as profile generator.

Requirements

The candidate should have:

• A PhD in Engineering, Physics or Mathematics, an area relevant to the subject,
• Good analytical skills and a strong interest in performing experiments is required.
• A solid knowledge of signal processing and mathematical theories,
• Advanced programming skills are advantageous for these positions.

As the project is part of a larger research program, practical interactions and collaborative skills are important too.

TU Delft

Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context.

At TU Delft we embrace diversity as one of our core values and we actively engage to be a university where you feel at home and can flourish. We value different perspectives and qualities. We believe this makes our work more innovative, the TU Delft community more vibrant and the world more just. Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale. That is why we invite you to apply. Your application will receive fair consideration.

Challenge. Change. Impact!

Faculty Aerospace Engineering

The Faculty of Aerospace Engineering at Delft University of Technology is one of the world’s most highly ranked (and most comprehensive) research, education and innovation communities devoted entirely to aerospace engineering. More than 200 science staff, around 270 PhD candidates and close to 3000 BSc and MSc students apply aerospace engineering disciplines to address the global societal challenges that threaten us today, climate change without doubt being the most important. Our focal subjects: sustainable aerospace, big data and artificial intelligence, bio-inspired engineering and smart instruments and systems. Working at the faculty means working together. With partners in other faculties, knowledge institutes, governments and industry, both aerospace and non-aerospace. Working in field labs and innovation hubs on our university campus and beyond.

Conditions of employment

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, discounts on health insurance, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged.

Will you need to relocate to the Netherlands for this job? TU Delft is committed to make your move as smooth as possible! The HR unit, Coming to Delft Service, offers information on their website to help you prepare your relocation. In addition, Coming to Delft Service organises events to help you settle in the Netherlands, and expand your (social) network in Delft. A Dual Career Programme is available, to support your accompanying partner with their job search in the Netherlands.

Additional information
If you would like more information about this vacancy or the selection procedure, please contact Dr. Daniele Ragni, via d.ragni@tudelft.nl.