Job Opportunities: HZDR
PhD Position: Multiphysics simulation of aerosol dispersion in rooms
Place: Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf
Contact: Dr. Gregory Lecrivain, g.lecrivain@hzdr.de
Duration: 3.5 years
Starting date: Earliest Oct. 2021
We are looking for a PhD candidate with an excellent degree in an engineering or natural science subject and very good knowledge in numerical and experimental fluid dynamics. Within the PhD project you shall:
- develop numerical simulation tools and models for aerosol dispersion scenarios in spaces with moving agents;
- develop multiphysics modelling approaches for analyses of aerosol filtering, as well as virus inactivation by UV radiation and heat;
- perform experimental validation in cooperation with project partners.
Postdoctoral Researcher / Transfer Manager
Place: Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf
Contact: Prof. Dr. Uwe Hampel, u.hampel@hzdr.de
Duration: 3 years
Starting date: Earliest Oct. 2021
We are looking for an applicant with a background, preferably with a doctorate, in an engineering, engineering economics or natural science subject and with in-depth knowledge in at least one of the following subject areas: Physics of aerosols, aerosol measurement technology, air conditioning and ventilation technology, measurement and sensor technology, fluid mechanics.
Your tasks in the project are:
1. Technology transfer:
- Supporting the working groups of the consortium in the transfer of ideas and concepts into practice and in the organisation of cooperation with associated industrial partners of the consortium.
- Develop transfer and marketing strategies for technological solutions.
- Supporting the working groups of the consortium in securing IP and acquiring new partners for joint exploitation activities.
- Supporting the generation of ideas in the consortium within the framework of regular think tank activities.
- Supporting the acquisition of cooperative follow-up projects in the field of science and technology transfer.
2. Own scientific work:
- You are yourself an active scientific initiator for the development of findings and technical solution approaches in at least one of the following fields
- Experimental techniques for the study of aerosol transport
- Reduction of viral loads in buildings through integrated building technology solutions; economic and ecological evaluations
- Alternative concepts for air purification and virus inactivation
- Sensor technology and concepts for rapid detection of airborne viruses
- Novel filter technologies with virus inactivation
To this end, you will primarily take on the role of an impulse and idea generator and actively acquire new research projects.
