A thesis research position is available for a highly motivated Master's student in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Windsor to work on a new research project titled "Computational modelling and assessment of supersonic flow in centrifugal compressors for aviation air-conditioning systems."

This research project is a collaboration between Dr. Jeff Defoe at the University of Windsor and Dr. Matteo Pini at the Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands (TU Delft). The focus of the work is computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations of flow through centrifugal compressors for aircraft environmental control (air-conditioning) systems. This requires that the working fluid in the compressor is a refrigerant gas. Such refrigerants have much more complex behaviour than gases like air and so detailed thermodynamic models of the fluid are needed within the framework of computational predictions of flow. In addition to predicting performance, this project also aims to identify the onset of flow instability (rotating stall). To computationally predict the onset of this phenomenon requires high-fidelity computations which are most efficiently run in parallel with a large number of computing cores. The open-source CFD package OpenFOAM is to be used in this project, but first a model for the behaviour of the refrigerant must be implemented into the code. Stall inception mechanism(s) will then be identified. The successful Master's applicant will carry out the core work for this project as their thesis research. The compressor design and fluid thermodynamic model will be provided by Dr. Pini’s group, and the successful applicant will carry out the implementation and simulations in OpenFOAM. Dr. Defoe’s research group at the University of Windsor has extensive experience with this code, including for turbomachinery applications, and so will provide training in its use and mentoring to the successful applicant.

Expected outcomes:

At least one international-level conference paper and a thesis are expected outputs from the successful candidate. In addition, at the end of the project, the successful applicant will be expected to travel to TU Delft for two weeks to carry out knowledge transfer activities. The ability to communicate effectively in English is therefore essential.

Placement of the position:

The position will be held within the Turbomachinery and Unsteady Flows Research Group within the Department of Mechanical, Automotive, and Materials Engineering at the University of Windsor, under the supervision of Associate Professor Dr. Jeff Defoe. The successful candidate will get training in research tools, approaches, presentations, and writing, and will get exposed to an academic research environment via interaction with Dr. Defoe and his team of Master's and doctoral students. Like all new members joining Dr. Defoe’s team, the successful applicant will be expected to complete online equity, diversity, and inclusivity (EDI) training modules in gender-based analysis, anti-racism, indigeneity, and unconscious bias. We strongly value diversity in all its forms and strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone feels respected and valued. Candidates will need to demonstrate their ability to work as part of a team, their strong individual research productivity, and their commitment to EDI.

A successful candidate will have:

• An earned (or expected, prior to September 2023) undergraduate degree in Mechanical Aeronautical, or Aerospace Engineering
• Excellent command of English
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working in a multicultural setting

Application process:

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and motivation for the position, a resume, and contact information for three professional references. Application materials should be combined into a single PDF document. Applicants must also apply to the MASc program in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Windsor for the Fall 2023 term, for which applications are due April 1, 2023.

It is advised not to wait until after being selected for an interview to apply to the program, as confidential letters of reference submitted as part of the program application process will form part of the assessment of each candidate.

The closing date for applications for this specific position is 24 March 2023. The position begins on 5 September 2023 and the program normally takes 20-24 months to complete. In addition to non-taxable research assistantship support of $18,600 during the first year, teaching assistant (GA) opportunities and entrance scholarships may be available.

At the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Windsor, we value equity and diversity. We strive for an open and diverse community that fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented or discouraged.

We especially encourage applications from women, gender-diverse persons, people of colour, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, neurodivergent persons and 2SLGBTQIA+ candidates. Accommodations will be made for those who need them during the interview process and in the line of work.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply through Indeed.

The University of Windsor sits on the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations, which includes the Ojibwa, the Odawa, and the Potawatomi. We respect the longstanding relationships with First Nations people in this place in the 100-mile Windsor-Essex peninsula and the straits – les détroits – of Detroit.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Salary: $18,600.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
The University of Windsor's current policy recommends that masks be worn in settings where physical distancing of 2 m cannot be maintained.

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-03-24
Expected start date: 2023-09-05

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