Thermal engineering

Research Position in Thermal‑Hydraulic Modelling

This competition focuses on numerical modelling of thermal‑hydraulic phenomena in complex thermodynamic systems such as positive displacement machines and high‑temperature reactors, including CFD analyses, mesh generation, and model development.

Department: Faculty of Energy and Fuels, Department of Fundamental Research in Energy Engineering.

Work Location: AGH University of Kraków, Faculty of Energy and Fuels, Kraków, 30‑059, al. Mickiewicza 30.

The candidate will join the LGCgE and the Civil Engineering Department of the Faculty of Applied Sciences. Teaching responsibilities will cover Energy Efficiency and Building Physics. Research will address Building Physics, Energy Efficiency and Energy Storage.

Research Position in Building Physics and Thermal Transfers (France)

Work Location: Université d’Artois, Arras Cedex, France.

The candidate will join the LGCgE and the Civil Engineering Department of the Faculté des Sciences Appliquées. Teaching will focus on thermal transfers and building skin, while research will involve building physics and construction materials.

Research Position in Cryogenic Heat Pipe Development (France)

Department: Institute of Research into the Fundamental Laws of the Universe (IRFU) / Department of Accelerators, Cryogenics and Magnetism (DACM), CEA Paris‑Saclay, Gif‑sur‑Yvette Cedex, 91191.

The cryogenic laboratory has contributed for the past twelve years to the development of cryogenic pulsating heat pipes (PHPs), also known as oscillating heat pipes. PHP research focuses on understanding heat transfer mechanisms, optimizing pipe geometry, and integrating advanced diagnostics.

Research Position in Advanced Solar Receiver Systems (Spain)

Funding Entity: Autonomous Community of Madrid.

Project Phase: Initial coordination and start‑up (Phase I).

The project involves the comparative analysis of metal additive manufacturing and welding techniques enhanced by artificial intelligence (AI) for advanced solar receiver systems.

Postgraduate Research Associate in Biotechnology and Food Science (Austria)

The Department of Biotechnology and Food Science, Institute of Food Technology is currently seeking a Postgraduate Research Associate. Employment is 30 hours per week, limited to a period of four years and aligned with the Collective Agreement for the Institute of Food Technology, Vienna, 1190, Muthgasse 18.

PhD Position in Process and Life Science Engineering (Sweden)

Department: Chemical Engineering, Division of Process and Life Science Engineering, Lund University, Lund, Sweden.

The CCS group in Lund is a leading research group in Sweden, working on advanced chemical processes and life‑science engineering.

Research Position in Experimental Thermal‑Hydraulics for Advanced Nuclear Reactor Technology (Netherlands)

Work Location: TU Delft, Delft, 2628CD, Mekelweg 5.

The role involves conducting experimental research and developing accurate datasets to support the next generation of micro‑nuclear reactors for land‑based and maritime applications.

Research Associate in Wildfire Risk Prevention (United Kingdom)

The position is with King's College London. The researcher will contribute to the development of a fundamental physical model to understand fire spread processes for wildfires, applying interdisciplinary approaches at the intersection of prevention and prediction.

Post‑Doctoral Researcher in Cross‑Disciplinary Health Environments (United Kingdom)

The role involves cross‑sectional research bridging various disciplines to impact healthier living environments. The post‑doctoral researcher will work across multiple fields to investigate interdisciplinary methodologies and apply findings to public health contexts.