Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) - PhD Mechanical Engineering

PhD Mechanical Of this project is part of the Great Dutch research program "Climate Proof Cities ", in which a large number of universities and research institute involved Sindh. The goal is to know about this program in the amount bid die, know that adapting to the environment Can be built, with climate change are ready to.

In this project, a wide range of interior cavity for adaptation measures evaluated Building Environmental Performance (Thermal Comfort - overheating) As well as heating and cooling energy consumption. The PhD Mechanical focus is on adaptive reuse and die building envelope incorporation behavior. "High-resolution whole-building simulation for IS Different climate scenarios and for building a classification Typological busy. High-resolution whole-building simulation on the combination of building energy simulation (BES), Moisture building envelope heat-air models (Beham) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) models. This combination is particularly important for the evaluation of overheating conditions.PhD Mechanical in the present project, the high-resolution whole-building approach is expanded to take into account user behaviour, which is integrated in BES. Both the traditional idealistic and random distribution behaviour models as well as more powerful activity-based models will be employed. Activity-based modelling assumes that behaviour is driven by the activities that individuals want to perform. It consists of modelling real-life behaviour in all its complexity as closely as possible, which is a particular expertise of the Chair of Urban Planning at the Unit UMDS. PhD Mechanical in this project, activity-based models (ABM) for residential and office buildings will be developed for integration in BES. For thermal comfort and overheating evaluation, the adaptive approach will be used.

The PhD Mechanical building envelope adaptation measures that will be evaluated include comfort ventilation (openings for ventilation in overheating episodes) as well as passive cooling measures, which should enable the buildings to be free-running throughout the summer. The passive measures include thermal insulation, thermal capacity (including phase-change materials), reduced glazed fraction, solar shading by eaves and blinds, solar reflectance (albedo), long-wave emissivity, evapotranspiration, direct and indirect evaporative cooling, roof geometry, etc. Note that roof geometry is important as the convective removal of heat and water (evaporation) from the surface is an important factor to limit overheating.

The project consists of the following steps:

Literature review

Development of an activity-based model (ABM) for user behaviour in residential and office buildings and integration of this model in the BES program.

Measurements of outdoor and indoor environmental parameters in a set of buildings with and without adaptation measures (solar reflectance and vegetated roofs) implemented, for BES-CFD-ABM model validation.

BES-CFD-ABM model validation.

Model application for evaluation of adaptation measures, for the buildings in the typological classification and for different meteorological data sets based on different climate scenarios.

Establishing a classification (prioritization) of adaptation measures for buildings in the Netherlands. A distinction will be made between measures for new and for existing buildings. For existing buildings, it should be noted that they can progressively be adapted to climate change, in different refurbishment cycles: (1) redecoration (<> 50 years).

The project will be executed in close collaboration with the other PhD students and with the postdocs that are working in the programme 'Climate Proof Cities', both at Eindhoven University of Technology and at the other universities involved.

Requirements

Requirements:

We are looking for an excellent and highly motivated candidate with an MSc degree in Building Science, Building, Civil, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering, or equivalent. Interest in modelling human behaviour and physical processes (heat, air, moisture and pollution transfer) in the built environment is essential. Experience in human behaviour and climate adaptation modelling, and/or in Building Performance Simulation, Computational Fluid Dynamics and/or Building Envelope Heat-Air-Moisture transfer modelling is a plus.
We offer a stimulating and ambitious research environment. To complement this environment and for the specific project mentioned above, we are looking for an outstanding candidate that meets the following requirements:
× You are highly motivated, talented and enthusiastic
× You received an MSc degree in Building, Civil or Mechanical Engineering, Physics or a related field.
× You have an independent and well-structured working style
× You are interested in guiding master students
× You have strong communication skills and the attitude to participate successfully in a multidisciplinary team
x You have a very good knowledge of the English language, both in speaking and writing.

Conditions of employment

Salary:

The duration of the project is four years. The project is expected to start in May 2011. The gross monthly salary increases from € 2042,- in the first year to € 2612,- in the fourth year.Besides this, the TU/e has an excellent package of attractive benefits for employees, a child-care facility, and a modern sports complex. Assistance for finding accommodation can be given.

Additional information

Information:

More information may be obtained from: Prof.dr. Harry Timmermans (h.j.p.timmermans@tue.nl), Prof. dr. ir. Jan Hensen (j.l.m.hensen@tue.nl), (URL = http://www.bwk.tue.nl/bwk/hensen) or Dr. ir. Bert Blocken (b.j.e.blocken@tue.nl), (URL = http://sts.bwk.tue.nl/UrbanPhysics)

Application:

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Newcastle University Latin America Phd Mechanical Engineering Scholarship – Mexico, UK

Study Subject: Humanities Arts and Social Sciences (HASS), Science, Agriculture and Engineering (SAgE), and Medical Sciences

Employer: Newcastle University
Level: Postgraduate

Newcastle University is delighted to announce a new international scholarship scheme. 2 scholarships will be available to Mexican students beginning postgraduate courses in Newcastle University in September 2011. The value of each award is £3000, payable towards the full international tuition fee.
Eligibility: In order to apply for one of these scholarships you must satisfy the following conditions: you must be a national of (or permanently domiciled) Mexico. You must hold a Conditional or Unconditional offer of a place on a Postgraduate degree programme at Newcastle University. You must have been assessed as international/overseas for fees purposes. You intend to register to start your studies during the 2011-12 academic years

Scholarship Application Deadline: 30 June 2011

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The French Embassy Phd Mechanical Engineering in India Scholarship Programme 2011-2012

Bachelor and Master programme Announce Bachelor and Master programme for Indian Students 2011-2012

Study Subject: Architecture, Biotechnology, Smart grid engineering, Civil Nuclear European Studies, Mathematics, Nanotechnology, Water Sciences
Employer: French Embassy
Level: Bachelor and Master, PhD

The French Embassy in India offers a wide range of scholarships to Indian students and research scholars from Graduate (Bachelor Degree) to PhD levels, for study and research in France. Four different scholarship programmes are designed for Indian students who wish to go to France for studies or training. Through these programmes, Indian students may seek financial assistance: for long term study to complete a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree course and obtain a degree from a French Institution of higher education For courses taught in French, a good level of French is a mandatory requirement. Please note that some French Institutions or Universities prescribe a certified level. For courses taught in English, a good command of French is not a mandatory requirement for the award of these scholarships. Students who would like to learn French language before their departure to France and to attend cultural programmes can contact any of the 17Alliances Françaises centres in India. Long term (1-2 years) scholarships are awarded to Indian students with an outstanding academic profile to study at Bachelor’s/Master’s degree level in French institutions of higher Education.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 March to 30 April 2011

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Lulea University of Technology, PhD Mechanical Engineering Position in Signal Processing, Sweden

Employer:Lulea University of Technology
Level: PhD
Scholarship Description:The Signal Processing Group at the Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering is looking for a new PhD student within the field of Measurement Systems Engineering. The topic of the research will be on the development of methods for on-line measurement and analysis of paper pulp properties and their connection to paper quality parameters.

We seek candidates with a MSc./Civ.ing. degree in Engineering Physics, Electrical Engineering or similar areas, preferably with a strong interest and experience in mathematics, statistics, experimental design and signal processing. Previous experience in the design of measurement systems is also valuable. The collaborative nature of the project requires the student to be fluent in both Swedish and English, written and spoken.The application should include CV, university transcripts (tests/grades record) and contact details of at least two references.

Scholarship Application Deadline:March 25, 2011

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