Researcher - Development of Advanced Methods for

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- 843_24_CASE_PTG_R2**Position**:

- Researcher - Development of advanced methods for Rotating Detonation Engines using advanced computational models (R2) - AI4S**Closing Date**:

- Monday, 16 December, 2024**Reference**: 843_24_CASE_PTG_R2**Job title**: Researcher - Development of advanced methods for Rotating Detonation Engines using advanced computational models (R2) - AI4S**About BSC**
- The Barcelona Supercomputing Center - Centro Nacional de Supercomputación (BSC-CNS) is the leading supercomputing center in Spain. It houses MareNostrum, one of the most powerful supercomputers in Europe, was a founding and hosting member of the former European HPC infrastructure PRACE (Partnership for Advanced Computing in Europe), and is now hosting entity for EuroHPC JU, the Joint Undertaking that leads large-scale investments and HPC provision in Europe. The mission of BSC is to research, develop and manage information technologies in order to facilitate scientific progress. BSC combines HPC service provision and R&D into both computer and computational science (life, earth and engineering sciences) under one roof, and currently has over 1000 staff from 60 countries.

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We promote Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, fostering an environment where each and every one of us is appreciated for who we are, regardless of our differences.**Context And Mission**

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Research Scientist/Engineer to join our advanced propulsion research team. This position focuses on advancing the modelling and simulation capabilities of rotating detonation engines (RDEs) and leverages cutting-edge technologies such as high-fidelity simulations, GPU programming, and machine learning to drive innovation in this rapidly evolving field.

The research team in which the applicant will be involved is the Propulsion Technologies Group at CASE Department of BSC. The team is a multidisciplinary group with researchers from all disciplines and with strong background in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). The team is involved in several EU and industrial projects related to this topic, where the successful activities and the publications on highly ranked scientific journals give the proved expertise.

The funding for these actions/fellowships and contracts comes from the European Union Recovery and Resilience Facility - Next Generation, within the framework of the General Invitation by the public business entity Red.es to participate in the talent attraction and retention programs within Investment 4 of Component 19 of the Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience Plan.**Key Duties**
- High-Fidelity Simulations: Develop, implement, and validate computational models for RDEs to study flow dynamics, detonation wave propagation, heat transfer, and combustion processes. Utilize advanced simulation tools based on DNS/LES for accurate representation of physical phenomena.
- GPU Programming: Optimize simulation frameworks for high-performance computing on GPU architectures, ensuring scalable and efficient computation for large-scale simulations.
- Research and Development: Investigate novel approaches for RDE performance enhancement, including fuel injection strategies, detonation stability, and emission reduction techniques.
- Experimental Collaboration: Collaborate with experimentalists to validate simulation models and integrate experimental findings into computational studies.
- Publication and Reporting: Publish findings in high-impact journals and present at international conferences. Prepare detailed technical reports for internal and external stakeholders.

**Requirements**:

- Education
- Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience
- General knowledge on fluid mechanics, LES, numerical methods, combustion chemistry and Machine Learning are expected.
- Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience
- Fluency in English is essential. Proficiency in Spanish and other European languages would be advantageous.
- Computational skills and parallel programming for HPC are not necessary but will be considered an asset.
- Competences
- Ability to work in a team and in a multi-cultural environment.
- Ability to work independently and make decisions

**Conditions**
- The position will be located at BSC within the CASE Department
- We offer a full-time contract (37.5h/week), a good working environment, a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure, flexible working hours, extensive training plan, restaurant tickets, private health insurance
- Duration: 4 years
- Holidays: 23 paid vacation days plus 24th and 31st of December per our collective agreement
- Salary: 45.000€
- Additional Expenses Grant: Each fellowship will be associated with a grant for additional expenses, such as IT equipment, travel, training, stays, etc.
- Starting date: asap - the incorporation for this vacancy must be be