Overview

Position: PhD student - algorithms for flow sensitivity analysis using GPU supercomputers (R1)

Reference: 295_26_CASE_LSCFD_R1

Starting Date: 01/08/2026

Closing Date: Wednesday, 15 July,

Context and Mission

The quest for carbon-neutral aviation propels us toward uncharted technological frontiers. TRANSDIFFUSE is an ERC Synergy project to develop an AI-driven model called FluidGPT for clean propulsion and advanced flow control. The research blends numerical modelling, high-fidelity CFD, and experimental work across collaborating institutions.

Key Duties
- Develop novel algorithms for flow sensitivity using large data sets accelerated by GPUs.
- Assess the developed algorithms in TRANSDIFFUSE basic test cases.
- Participate in the CFD activities of the LS/CFD team in CASE.
- Develop scalable algebraic libraries and frameworks for GPUs.

Requirements

Education
- MSc in computational fluid dynamics, mathematics or computer science.

Essential Knowledge And Professional Experience
- Experience in computational mechanics development (at least 1 year).




- Understanding of HPC clusters and experience programming MPI (at least 1 year).
- Good programming level (Python, C, Fortran, C++, etc.; at least 1 year).

Additional Knowledge And Professional Experience
- Good level in English.
- Computational mechanics development knowledge.
- Experience in GPU programming (coding, running on HPC systems, etc.).
- Experience with National or European projects.
- Experience with PETSC or similar libraries.

Competences
- Ability to work effectively both in a team and independently.
- Excellent interpersonal skills in a multicultural, international environment.

Conditions
- Location: BSC within the CASE Department.
- Full-time contract (35h/week) with a stimulating environment and state-of-the-art infrastructure.
- Adaptable working hours, extensive training plan, restaurant tickets, private health insurance, relocation support.
- Duration: predoctoral contract.
- Holiday

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