CERES is happy to announce the opening of two PhD positions. We are looking for candidates to join our research team and work on projects in the next three years. Studentships are jointly funded by CERES and City, University of London.
PhD Position 1 on “Artificial Intelligence tools for accelerated performance predictions and design in compressor systems”
The multidisciplinary PhD project, entitled “Artificial Intelligence tools for accelerated performance predictions and design in compressor systems”, is focused on creating a smart tool that yields new blade profiles with specified performance metrics and operating and manufacturing constraints. The key outcomes of the proposed project are an alternative AI-based analysis tool for performance analysis of compressor systems and a first-of-its-kind smart generative tool for novel rotor designs using AI.
The PhD student will work closely with the world leading experts in applied machine learning, artificial intelligence and modelling of rotating machinery under the Chair. The overall objective is to realise a smart tool that yields new blade profiles with specified performance metrics and operating and manufacturing constraints and validate these methods with the experimental results obtained in the state-of-the-art laboratory within the Centre for Compressor Technology and the Thermo-Fluids Research Centre.
It is expected that the candidate has a good mathematical background, experience in artificial intelligence, knowledge of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, has good skills in using programming languages such as Python or similar. A Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline with prior experience in using machine learning tools such as Tensorflow/Keras is advantageous. The candidate is expected to have a positive attitude to teamwork, ability to work proactively and independently and has motivation to learn and contribute to this multidisciplinary project.
Further information about PhD Position 1 here.
PhD Position 2 on “Lubricants for oil-injected positive displacement machines”
The PhD project, entitled “Lubricants for oil-injected positive displacement machines”, is focused on creating an analytical and/or numerical tool for selection and evaluation of lubricants for future positive displacement machines in carbon neutral energy systems. The aimed output of the project is guidelines for using novel lubricants for PDMs in such systems.
The PhD student will work closely with the world leading experts in modeling of rotating machinery under the Chair. The overall objective is to set criteria for defining new carbon neutral lubricants for positive displacement machines and develop requirements and tools for selecting lubricants for new generation of environmentally friendly positive displacement machines.
It is expected that the candidate has a good mathematical background, excellent knowledge of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics and holds a Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline. Good skills in using programming languages such as Python or similar are desired. The candidate is expected to have a positive attitude toward teamwork, ability to work proactively and independently and has motivation to learn and contribute to this multidisciplinary project.
Further information about PhD Position 2 here.
SALARY: £17.5K per year, 3 years plus travel budget
For further information about the post please contact ivona.ivkovic-kihic@city.ac.uk
Applications, consisting of a CV and a Personal Statement, should be submitted via email ivona.ivkovic-kihic@city.ac.uk
Closing date for applications: 17:00 on 25th June 2022
Interviews will be held week commencing 27th June 2022
The role is available from July 2022
