The unsteady flow diagnostics laboratory (UNFoLD) at the Swiss federal institute of technology of Lausanne (EPFL) invites applications by highly motivated candidates for a doctoral positions in the field of experimental unsteady aerodynamics.
Our lab focusses on the investigation of unsteady flow phenomena by combining high spatially and temporally resolved flow field measurements with - what we refer to as - a fluid dynamical differential diagnosis. We develop methodologies to help bridge the gap between our observations and understanding of the development and interaction of characteristic flow structures (e.g. vortices) and technically relevant quantities, such as aerodynamic forces or power output, with applications in biological and bio-inspired flight, wind turbine rotor blade aerodynamics, etc.
We seek doctoral candidates with a strong experimental profile and a solid background in fluid mechanics to join our lab in autumn 2018. The prospective PhD student will experimentally investigate unsteady flow separation in the framework of an SNSF funded project.
Candidates ideally hold a master's degree in physics, aeronautical or mechanical engineering.
