Permanent scientific position
Permanent scientific position (Research Officer) within the "Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering" Research Unit of the University of Liège.
The ‘Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering’ Research Unit is looking for a Research Officer to manage its Thermodynamics Laboratory.
The research activities of the Thermodynamics Laboratory aim to develop innovative and efficient thermal systems in the fields of energy conversion, transport and storage, heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC&R), combustion, automotive engineering and turbomachinery. These research activities include an important experimental component, which are complemented by the development of simulation models.
In parallel to these research activities, the Laboratory contributes significantly to teaching in the fields mentioned above. These teaching activities consist essentially in the organization of practical sessions aiming to illustrate aspects of numerous Bachelor’s and Master’s level courses and in the supervision of Final Year Projects.
The Laboratory features numerous experimental facilities used for research and teaching:
- Various high-temperature heat sources for testing thermal machines (steam engines, Organic Rankine Cycle) and heat exchangers (hot air generator 500 kW/500°C, oil boiler 150 kW/300°C, internal combustion engine 1.6 l/750°C)
- Two climatic chambers for testing heat pumps and air-conditioning systems
- Two natural gas-powered test benches for heating and cogeneration systems
- A test bench for automotive air conditioning components
- A solar thermal panel far
- Numerous air ducts for testing heat pumps and heat exchangers
- Numerous test benches for refrigeration compressors
- A compressed air installation comprising numerous air compressors and driers.
- Several engine testbeds with combustion gas analysis
- A roller bench
- A turbomachinery laboratory
Role of the Research Officer
Management activities
- Administration of the experimental hall of the Thermodynamics Laboratory (building B49): Upgrade and bring into compliance the test benches and machine tools, plan and implement construction works in collaboration with the Building Resources Administration
- Management of the experimental facilities of the Thermodynamics Laboratory, including sensors, thermal and electromechanical components
- Administration of the Thermodynamics Laboratory
Research support
- Support the planning and carrying out of experimental research and doctoral projects: advice for test bench design, budget drafting, verification of the health and safety conformity of the test benches (Health and Safety Service, electrical compliance etc), minimization of test bench energy consumption
Teaching support
- Management of student test benches
- Supervision of laboratory sessions and projects in Electromechanics
- Advice for Final Year Projects
- Participation in the promotional activities of the Faculty of Applied Sciences: Open days, student fairs, school receptions
Profile of the candidate
- The candidate must hold a PhD degree in Applied Sciences
- The candidate must be able to demonstrate expertise in experimental research in applied thermodynamics
- International experience would be an advantage
Employment conditions
The successful candidate will be employed either permanently, or for a four-year period that could lead to a permanent position, following an evaluation that will be carried out after the end of the third year at the latest.
Application procedure
Candidates should send their application forms to Prof Eric J.M. DELHEZ, Dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences, by email at doyen.fsa@uliege.be by 10 March 2020 at the latest.
The application should include
- A complete CV ;
- A motivation letter ;
- Two recommendation letters ;
- A document detailing the expertise and experience of the candidate, relevant to the job description.
Information
Additional information can be obtained from Prof Pierre DUYSINX, Director of the Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering Research Unit – Tel.: +32 4 366 91 94 – P.Duysinx@uliege.be
