30 Oct 2026
Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Polytechnic University of Bari
- Research Field: Engineering » Mechanical engineering; Engineering » Aerospace engineering; Engineering » Simulation engineering; Physics » Applied physics
- Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Positions: PhD Positions
- Application Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Rome)
- Country: Italy
- Type of Contract: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-time
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - MSCA
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
About HyNOISE
HyNOISE is a Doctoral Network aimed to train doctoral candidates able to face current and future challenges in the prediction and control of direct and indirect noise generated by hydrogen flames. Four specific research objectives will be pursued: 1) Unveil the dynamics and sound pressure level generated during unsteady ignition and flashback process 2) Investigate the direct broadband sound generated due to the coupling between unsteady flame dynamics and flame-flame interactions, hydrodynamic and thermo-diffusive instabilities, and turbulence. 3) Understand physical mechanisms leading to the onset of thermoacoustic instabilities coupled with different modes at either with a specific focus on high frequencies 4) Study the contribution of convective waves to combustion noise and thermoacoustic instabilities. Multiple hydrogen-air archetypes typical of air-breathing hydrogen combustion systems in both single and annular multi-injector configurations will be investigated. In a collaborative partnership between academic and industry partners who are major European gas turbine manufacturers, HyNOISE bring relevant expertise together and to pursue solutions for hydrogen through integration and combination of unique and advanced theoretical, high-fidelity modelling and experimental expertise. This will lead to the development of new models and tools able to correctly predict hydrogen flame dynamics and its resulting pressure field, and, on this basis, developing control and mitigation methods to overcome current limitations in hydrogen combustion systems and design innovative, quiet, and stable combustion devices. The technologies developed will stimulate the green transition in the power generation and transport sectors, thus contributing to the achievement of the EU's challenging decarbonization goals.
About the host organization
POLIBA is a public research university located in Bari, Italy. It is one of the largest in the south of Italy and currently has more than 11,000 students enrolled. Among others, POLIBA houses the Department of Mechanics, Mathematics and Management (DMMM). DMMM carries out higher education, research and technology transfer activities at its Bari and Taranto sites. The DMMM stands out for excellence in industrial research in the areas of mechatronics, energy, aerospace, industry 4.0, enabling technologies and sustainable development. DMMM received the prestigious "Department of Excellence" award from the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR) for the five-year periods [contact details available in the full listing] and [contact details available in the full listing].
Individual Research Project (IRP)
Problem Definition
The research aims at predicting direct combustion noise of turbulent hydrogen flames via Large Eddy Simulations. LES will be performed using the high-fidelity code AVBP (developed at CERFACS and in use at POLIBA). In the framework of the artificially thickened flame modelling approach (TFLES), novel sub-grid models will be developed, in collaboration with DC3, to efficiently consider the response of hydrogen flame to unresolved turbulence scales. These will be performed exploiting the DNS dataset produced by DC7. The so-derived H2 extended TFLES model will be applied to the canonical V/M-types flames submitted to turbulence operated at NTNU, to prove its capability to correctly reproduce turbulence/flame interactions leading to noise emission. Being generated artificially, the NTNU test rig allows to validate the model by considering multiple turbulence intensities and scales leading to different turbulence/flame interactions. Once validated, the developed model will be used to predict combustion noise emitted by turbulent swirling flame. To this objective, the HYLON injector operated at INPT will be simulated. Both attached/detached flame configurations will be studied, and the emitted noise will be compared. LES results will be exploited to achieve a deeper understanding of the turbulence/flame interaction mechanisms leading to noise generation.
Research Objectives
- Derivation of a novel subgrid model and implementation in LES code.
- LES of NTNU canonical flames submitted to artificially controlled turbulence.
- LES of HYLON injector and identification of noise sources.
Expected Results
- H2-extended TFLES model.
- Identification of noise sources in laminar flames invested by turbulence
- Identification of noise in turbulent swirl attached/lifted flames.
Secondments
- CERFACS (France, ca. 3 months) to derive novel subgrid model for hydrogen flames
- NTNU (Norway, ca 2months) to assist experiments on NTNU V/M-type flames.
The IRP will have a strong link to other IRPs from different DCs for:
- Work on joint experiments and simulations
- Provision of input and data
Where to apply
E-mail: [contact details available in the full listing]
Requirements
- Research Field: Engineering » Mechanical engineering; Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
- Research Field: Engineering » Aerospace engineering; Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
- Research Field: Physics » Applied physics; Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Essential skills and requirements
- MSc or equivalent in the field of aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, physics or similar
- Solid knowledge on Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics, Computer Science and Informatics (Numerical Analysis; simulation, optimisation and modelling tools; Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD))
- Ability to work efficiently and self-reliantly in a diverse inter-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment
- Ability to work in a team as well as independently
- Ability to solve complex problems with adherence of strict deadlines
- Proactive attitude
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) in English to derive the full benefit from the network training
- As secondments and events are foreseen, applicants must be ready to travel
- Applicants must be eligible to enroll on a PhD program at POLIBA in the DRIME doctoral school (https://www.poliba.it/en/dottorato-di-ricerca-ingegneria-meccanica-ed-energetica-drime)
Specific Requirements
- Applicants can be of any nationality.
- Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master’s degree, but cannot receive an employment contract before having obtained the master degree.
- Candidates may apply to multiple positions offered within HyNOISE, but should carefully choose the ones that they apply for.
In addition:
Horizon Europe MSCA Mobility Rule: Researchers must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the host organization (Italy) for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before the recruitment date – unless as part of a compulsory national service or a procedure for obtaining refugee status under the Geneva Convention.
Horizon Europe MSCA Eligibility Criteria: Doctoral Candidates (DC) must, at the date of recruitment by the host organization, have not been awarded a doctoral degree.
Applicants who do not fulfill the Mobility Rule and the Eligibility Criteria CANNOT be considered for the research position.
Languages
ENGLISH
Level: Excellent
Additional Information
Benefits
- You will be working within our international group of researchers with experience in a broad range of sciences.
- You will get in contact with the other members of this international consortium.
- You will benefit from the well-structured training program offered by the host institution and the HyNOISE consortium to develop skills and thorough understanding of space transportation systems and their environmental impact.
- You will be employed by the host organization for 36 months.
- You will participate in international conferences and secondments to other organizations within the HyNOISE network and in outreach activities targeted at a wide audience.
- A competitive salary according to MSCA regulations (see page 118ff.), including a living allowance, a mobility allowance and, if eligible, a family allowance. The stated allowances represent the gross funding amounts. Employer contributions to social security, health insurance, and other statutory costs will be deducted in accordance with the applicable national regulations.
Please find additional information in the Information package for Marie Curie fellows in Doctoral Networks referenced in the original listing.
Selection process
For the selection procedure, the HyNOISE consortium will appoint a Recruitment Committee (RC) for each position. The selection will be carried out in two consecutive stages. In the primary selection, the RC evaluates all submitted application documents. Eligible candidates of sufficient quality will be shortlisted. In the final selection, short-listed applicants are invited to interviews, held either in person at the host institution or via video-conference, and to complete a position-specific task. Both interviews and tasks are evaluated against predefined criteria, leading to a ranked list of candidates. Final decisions are made by consensus within the RC. Applicants will be informed about rejection or admission to the interview stage by the end of January 2027. The employment and relocation phase will then start immediately, allowing sufficient time for contracting, visa applications, and relocation before the official start of the DC projects by October 2027.
Additional comments
Application
Interested candidates are invited to submit one single PDF containing the following documents in this exact order:
- Cover letter
- An evidence-based CV that reflects a representative array of achievements and qualifications appropriate to the position you are applying for
- Reference letters or, at minimum, the contact details of persons that may be contacted for reference
- Educational and professional certificates (university degree(s) with marks, internships, workshops, languages, etc.)
All the application documents must be submitted via email to [contact details available in the full listing]
The email subject must be “Application for DC9 position”.
The email size incl. attachments must not exceed 30 MB in total.
Candidates whose application is not compliant with the requirements above will not be considered.
Application deadline: 31 December 2026 at 11:59 PM CEST
Expected starting date: January - October 2027
Applications and enclosures received after the deadline will not be considered.
More information and other vacant positions can be found at:
We in the HyNOISE consortium value diversity and we commit to equal treatment of all applicants irrespective of gender, sexuality, health status as well as social, cultural or religious background.
For additional information about the research project and this individual position, please contact: [contact details available in the full listing] or the main supervisor ([contact details available in the full listing])
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: Politecnico di Bari, Dipartimento di Meccanica, Matematica e Management
- Country: Italy
- State/Province: Italy
- City: Bari
- Postal Code: 70125
- Street: Via Orabona 4
Contact
- City: Bari
- Website: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hynoise-dn/
- Street: Giovanni Amendola, 126/b
- Postal Code: 70126
- E-Mail: [contact details available in the full listing]
