Postdoctoral Research Associate in Computational Supersonic Combustion

• Full time, two year fixed-term position with potential for extension
• Commencing in January / February 2027. Located at our Camperdown campus in the School of Aerospace, Mechanical & Mechatronic Engineering
• Exciting opportunity to advance cutting-edge research in supersonic combustion and high-speed propulsion within a world-class research environment
• Base Salary Academic Level A $117,936 + 17% superannuation

The School of Aerospace Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering (AMME) is one of Australia’s leading research and teaching Engineering Schools, with degree programs in Mechanical, Mechatronic, Aeronautical and Space Engineering. The school has a student body of over 1,000 students and has seen strong growth in demand for teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The school supports teaching and research activities across disciplines including aerospace, combustion, design, fluid mechanics, materials, mechanical, mechatronic and robotics engineering. To learn more about the School click here

We are currently seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Computational Supersonic Combustion to join the ARC Training Centre for High-Speed Propulsion, Rocket and Launch Systems (HiPR-LS).

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• conduct advanced research into supersonic combustion and compressible reacting flows
• contribute to research seeking to develop new computational models and solvers for supersonic combustion and compressible mixing, with relevance to advanced propulsion concepts
• undertake computational research using existing and new codes and high-performance computing
• work with state-of-the-art codes, including direct numerical simulation, large eddy simulation and probability density function methods
• mentor research students in HiPR-LS
• develop technical content for the HiPR-LS professional development program in rocket systems, including short courses, seminars and example problems.

• completed PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent
• demonstrated research experience in combustion, compressible or high-speed fluid dynamics, supersonic/reacting flows, computational fluid dynamics and modelling
• experience using sophisticated computational fluid dynamics solvers, especially direct numerical simulations, laser diagnostics and probability density function approaches
• experience in developing code and setting up complex numerical simulations
• ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary research environment and collaborate with academic researchers, research students and industry partners
• experienced teacher with an ability to develop and present technical educational and professional development content.

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Nicole Feain and Liam Newson, Recruitment Operations by email to recruitment.sea@sydney.edu.au