THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL AND MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
THERMOFLUIDS GROUP
POSITION AVAILABLE: POST DOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP IN LASER COMBUSTION
DIAGNOSTICS
The Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of
Melbourne has recently been awarded an Australian Research Council (ARC)
Linkage Project grant titled "Laser based combustion diagnostics of an
automotive development engine". This project will involve collaboration
with a leading Australian automotive manufacturer and an Australian
manufacturer of direct injection (DI) fuel systems.
The University of Melbourne will be performing laser combustion diagnostics
on a single cylinder research engine. The research fellow and a doctoral
student will work with Prof. Harry Watson and Dr. Michael Brear on
performing in-cylinder measurements using laser induced fluorescence (LIF)
and particle image velocimetry (PIV). The research fellow will also be
expected to undertake a small degree of undergraduate teaching, and to
collaborate more generally on the current research of the thermofluids group.
The Research Fellow must have, or expect to have, a Ph. D degree by the
time of their commencement. The ideal candidate will have considerable
experience with laser combustion diagnostics and combustion chemistry. The
application of laser diagnostics to internal combustion engines would also
be an advantage, but is not a requirement. Applications from persons with a
strong experimental background in fluid mechanics or thermodynamics are
also encouraged.
The appointment will be at least at Research Fellow, Grade 1, level 6 of 8
(currently AUS$48,586 p.a), although the exact starting grade will depend
on the experience of the appointee. The appointment will be for three
years, renewable yearly subject to satisfactory performance. The project
will commence on 1st January, 2003 or as soon as the appointee can commence
thereafter.
Applications should consist of a cover letter and resume, and should
preferably be sent by email. Applications close on Friday 20th December,
2002. Applications should be addressed to:
Dr. Michael J. Brear
Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
University of Melbourne
Victora, 3010, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)3 8344 6722
Fax: +61 (0)3 9347 8784
Email: [log in to unmask]
Please contact Dr. Brear, and visit http://www.mame.mu.oz.au/thermo/ for
further information.
Regards,
Michael Brear
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Dr. Michael J. Brear
Lecturer
E309
Dept. of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering
University of Melbourne
Parkville 3010
Australia
ph: +61 3 8344 6722
fax: +61 3 9347 8784
email: [log in to unmask]
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