Numerical Modelling and Simulation of Pulsating Heat Pipes for Advanced Heat Transfer Applications

Organisation/Company Università di Pavia Research Field Engineering Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 18 Feb 2026 - 12:00 (UTC) Country Italy Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Not Applicable Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description The position will focus on the numerical modeling and simulation of Pulsating Heat Pipes. Activities include the development, implementation, and validation of reduced-order models and CFD approaches to describe the thermo-fluid-dynamic behavior of PHPs, including two-phase flow oscillations, heat and mass transfer and transient phenomena. The work will support design optimization and the interpretation of experimental results, and may include data-driven or machine learning techniques to enhance the predictive capabilities of the models. The public call with detailed attendance and selection rules (Art 4 and 8) can be found at: The selections are open to candidates, Italian or foreigner, in possession, on the date of the deadline for submitting applications for the admission to the selection, of a research doctorate (PhD) or equivalent qualification obtained abroad, or, for the sectors concerned, a medical specialization qualification. The educational qualification has to concern the research theme. Further specific assessable qualifications (see Art. 1 par. 1 Call for applications): The position requires a candidate with adequate scientific maturity, strong motivation, and the ability to integrate theoretical training with experimental and numerical applications, with particular emphasis on heat transfer, thermo-fluid dynamics, and heat pipe technologies, especially Pulsating Heat Pipes (PHPs). The ideal candidate should demonstrate experience in research and design activities in the field of heat transfer in high-efficiency passive systems, gained in both national and international contexts, and show a clear aptitude for innovation, teamwork, and the analysis of complex multiphase and transient phenomena. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in research and development groups and multidisciplinary projects, as well as Master's or PhD thesis work strongly oriented toward experimental research and numerical modeling of heat and mass transfer processes (boiling, condensation, pulsating flows), including applications in the space sector. The profile is completed by solid computational and numerical simulation skills, together with organizational and communication abilities, possibly acquired through tutoring activities and teaching support. Eligibility of fellows: country/ies of residence: AFRICA EUROPE OCEANIA NORTH AMERICA SOUTH AMERICA ASIA OTHER Eligibility of fellows: nationality/ies: EUROPE OCEANIA NORTH AMERICA SOUTH AMERICA ASIA OTHER Selection process The application for admission to the selection procedure (dated and signed), the documents and publications considered useful for the evaluation must be submitted, under penalty of exclusion, electronically, by visiting the following web page: selecting the Competition Notice you have chosen. In order to register with the system, you must have an email address. Following the guidelines published in the procedure, the applicant must enter all the information required for the application, enclosing all documents in electronic .PDF format. The selection of candidates is carried out on the basis of qualifications and interview, supplemented by a test of knowledge of the foreign language (see Art. 1 par. 1 Call for applications). #J-18808-Ljbffr