SmartAnswer : Smart mitigation of flow-induced acoustic radiation and transmission for reduced aircraft, surface transport, workplaces and wind energy noise
A total of 15 PhD positions are available at 9 universities, 1 research centre and 3 industries, in the framework of the European Marie Curie European Training Network (ETN) SmartAnswer. This project is focused on the development of innovative technologies for flow and acoustic control, in a view to providing better passenger comfort and reduce the environmental impact in air and surface transportation, for quieter domestic appliances and systems on our homes and working places, and more sustainable wind energy production.
SmartAnswer is offering its young researchers an unprecedented training platform combining laboratory experiments, theoretical modelling, numerical simulations and optimization. They will be confronted with the constraints (manufacturing, economic, …) that apply in an innovation process through strong interactions with industrial stakeholders from the aeronautical, automotive, wind turbine and cooling/ventilation sectors.
In that context, the von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics (VKI) is offering an ESR position for a PhD project entitled
Investigation of turbulence-surface interaction noise mechanisms and
their reduction using porous materials and micro-perforates
The objectives of the research project include the experimental, theoretical and numerical investigation of the physical mechanisms involved in the interaction of a blade profile subjected to incoming turbulence. A specific focus will be placed on the distortion that is experienced by turbulence in the immediate neighborhood of the blade surface. The insight gained in this study will be instrumental for the design and test of novel sound mitigation concepts based on advanced porous materials and micro-perforate panels. The targeted fields of application include (but are not limited to) airframe noise, aeronautical propulsion systems, HVAC systems for automotive, building and other sectors.
The PhD will be mainly based at the VKI under supervision by Prof. Christophe Schram, and several secondments are foreseen at partner institutions of the SmartAnswer network: at KTH (Sweden), Université de Sherbrooke (Canada), Delft University of Technology (Netherlands) and CETIAT (France). The multidisciplinary topics addressed in SmartAnswer are scientifically challenging and of high technological and economical relevance, promising interesting career perspectives in academic and multi-sectorial industrial environments.
The potential candidate must have a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Physics or a corresponding degree. Basic knowledge in acoustics or fluid mechanics is required. Knowledge in aeroacoustics is a significant asset. The applicant should have a good level in English, both written and spoken.
The SmartAnswer partners do strictly adhere to the ethical standards of the European Charter for Researchers and Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/charter). Female scientists are particularly encouraged to apply. Applicants must satisfy some eligibility rules, in particular in terms of transnational mobility (http://ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions). A strict equal opportunity, gender-neutral and internationally comparable recruitment procedure is implemented.