KU Leuven

PhD position on optimization of turbulent heat exchangers

📍 Location
Leuven, Flanders
⏰ Job Type
Full-time
📅 Posted
June 13, 2026
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Job Description

You are a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and communicative researcher, and you are strongly interested in advancing the field of numerical simulation and design of heat exchangers. Moreover, you are a team player that enjoys collaborating with people within the research groups and with other involved partners, and have •A master’s degree in Engineering with a background in mechanical engineering, nuclear engineering, aerospace engineering, mathematical engineering, or a related field, from a reputable institute, with at least distinction •A background in related fields such as numerical modeling, fluid mechanics, and heat and mass transfer •The qualities to carry out independent research, demonstrated, e.g., by the grades obtained on your MSc thesis •An excellent command of the English language, both in spoken and written form •A critical mindset Additional research/educational experience in any of the following topics is considered a strong advantage: •Coding in languages such as Pyt...

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