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2. Scientific Project
2.1 Context
The REVEST project builds upon previous research conducted during a doctoral dissertation completed within the laboratory and the INNO-REV[1] project.
Its objective is to develop and validate innovative passive techniques for improving the performance of latent thermal energy storage systems based on Phase Change Materials (PCMs).
The project relies on a unique high-temperature experimental facility developed during the PhD project INNO-REV and currently in its final development stage. This platform will serve as a reference facility for evaluating the performance of novel passive heat transfer enhancement geometries; generating high-quality experimental datasets and validating numerical models developed within the laboratory.
2.2 Responsibilities
The successful postdoctoral researcher will join a research team developing a unique experimental platform at the regional level and will be responsible for its final development.
The main tasks include: completing the instrumentation and data acquisition system of the experimental facility; designing and conducting experimental campaigns to characterize the performance of various passive heat transfer enhancement techniques; analyzing the experimental data and comparing the results with numerical models developed within the research team; contributing to the optimization of the investigated enhancement geometries; disseminating research outcomes through publications in leading international journals and presentations at international conferences; participating in technology transfer and valorization activities in collaboration with the laboratory's innovation and technology transfer offices.
[1] Développement d’unités de stockage thermique latent INNOvantes pour la REcupération et la Valorisation de la chaleur fatale basse et moyenne températures
Requirements
Specific Requirements
2.3 Candidate Profile
Applicants should hold a PhD in Thermal Sciences, Energy, Fluid Mechanics, or a closely related discipline. The ideal candidate should possess:
- Strong background in heat transfer and fluid mechanics;
- Significant experience in the design and implementation of experimental research;
- Proficiency in scientific instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and experimental data processing;
- Ability to conduct independent research while working effectively within a multidisciplinary research team;
- Excellent scientific writing skills and strong proficiency in spoken and written English.
Experience with numerical simulation tools (CFD and/or thermal modelling) will be considered an asset but is not mandatory.
Previous experience in the following areas will be highly appreciated: Heat exchangers; thermal energy storage; phase Change Materials (PCMs); thermal instrumentation and measurements.
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: IMT Nord Europe
Country: France
City: Douai
Contact
Website: https://imt-nord-europe.fr/ecole/nous-rejoindre/
