Guangdong Technion-Israel Institute of Technology

Job Post – Research Assistant (Kumaran Kannaiyan Research Group)

Position Title: Research Assistant

Department: Mechanical Engineering Program

Report to:  Associate Prof. Kumaran Kannaiyan

Start Date:  ASAP

Type of Position: Full-time

Number of Hiring: 1

Post ID: RS-20230017                

Position Description:

Research openings are available in the Sustainable Energy Technologies Research group led by Dr. Kumaran Kannaiyan in Mechanical Engineering at Guangdong Technion-Israel Institute of Technology (GTIIT).

·       Research interests are focused on three main directions: (i) Sustainable energy / CO2 utilization, (ii) Alternative fuels, and (iii) Nanofluids in energy applications.

·       Research methods include both experimental and numerical approaches.  Experimental approach: The application of optical diagnostics (Shadowgraph/Schlieren, LIF, Raman spectroscopy, Thermohydraulic characteristics).  Numerical approach: Thermodynamic Analysis (MATLAB/EES), CFD simulations using ANSYS-FLUENT.

·       Research objectives include: (i) The multiphase thermo-hydraulic behavior of environmentally benign, alternative zeotropic mixtures will be investigated for various applications.  (ii) Spray and combustion characteristics of alternative fuels (low-carbon/non-carbon) for gas turbine applications. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

·       Design/development of the experimental facility

·       Experimental measurements using advanced research tools,

·       Data curation

·       Publication of research findings in reputed peer-reviewed journals

Required Job Specifications:

·       Required qualification / academic degree: Bachelor or Master degree in Mechanical Engineering. Background in relevant discipline is preferred.

·       Required experience:  Relevant prior experience with experimental and/or computational skills is essential.

Required Job Competencies:     

·       Language ability: Good communication skills in English (essential). Knowledge of the Chinese language will be an advantage.

·       Ability to work independently and contribute as a team.

·       Ability to author scientific reports/publications.                                                          

Application Information:

Please send your English and Chinese CVs with a cover letter to aao@gtiit.edu.cn and kumaran.kannaiyan@gtiit.edu.cn in the format of name + position (post ID). Only qualified candidates will be contacted.