The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences within Switzerland. We perform cutting-edge research in the fields of matter and materials, energy and environment and human health. By performing fundamental and applied research, we work on sustainable solutions for major challenges facing society, science and economy. PSI is committed to the training of future generations. Therefore about one quarter of our staff are post-docs, post-graduates or apprentices. Altogether PSI employs 2100 people.
For the Laboratory of Scientific Computing and Modeling of PSI we are looking for a
PhD Student
Dynamics of porous catalytic particles in fluidized beds for biogas methanation
Your tasks
Modeling by means of Lattice Boltzmann (LB) methods of moving and reacting single porous catalytic particles used in methanation fluidized beds (FBs)
Efficient implementation of LB code into parallel GPUs
Perform LB simulations with clusters of methanation catalytic particles (up to 100) with simplified porous geometry
Analyze the results and expose the impact of particle porosity on the trapped gases inside the particles
Your profile
Master degree in information technology (IT), computer science, engineering, or physics
Expertise in GPUs and CUDA programming language
Experience in Lattice Boltzmann methods
Experience in catalytic reacting systems
We offer
Our institution is based on an interdisciplinary, innovative and dynamic collaboration. You will profit from a systematic training on the job, in addition to personal development possibilities and our pronounced vocational training culture. If you wish to optimally combine work and family life or other personal interests, we are able to support you with our modern employment conditions and the on-site infrastructure.
For further information please contact Dr Ioannis Mantzaras, phone +41 56 310 40 46.
Please submit your application online (including addresses of referees) for the position as a PhD Student (index no. 4803-00).
Paul Scherrer Institut Human Resources Management, Elena Haslimeier, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland
