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Post-Doctoral Fellow - Aero Thermal Mechanical Materials

AT GE Vernova
GE Vernova

Post-Doctoral Fellow - Aero Thermal Mechanical Materials

Bangalore, India

Job Description Summary

Post-Doctoral Fellow - Aero Thermal Mechanical science
As a Post-Doctoral Fellow- Aero Thermal Mechanical Materials @ Vernova Advanced Research, you will collaboratively work with researchers on technology development of Gas Turbine Systems. You will interact with personnel at GE Vernova & Vernova Advanced Research Center on innovative technologies that are required for the Energy Transition.

Job Description

  • Post-Doctoral Fellow - Aero Thermal Mechanical Materials

    As a Post-Doctoral Fellow- Aero Thermal Mechanical Materials @ Vernova Advanced Research, you will collaboratively work with researchers on technology development of various Energy Systems. You will interact with personnel at GE Vernova & Vernova Advanced Research Center on innovative technologies that are required for the Energy Transition.

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Roles and Responsibilities
  • Apply your knowledge in Aero Thermal/Mechanical/Materials to work on innovative solutions for GE Vernova product portfolio.
  • Learn required tools/processes and perform advanced simulation and validate the models with published external results/results from in-house tests
  • Deliver on assigned project tasks with minimal guidance and document results.
  • Collaborate with the team to improve aero-thermal management for GE Vernova products
  • Perform Literature Survey and State-of-the Art Landscape on Aero Thermal/Mechanical/Materials technologies.
  • Required Qualifications

    Recently completed Ph.D in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering specializing in Combustion/Heat Transfer/Thermal Management/Aerodynamics/Materials (< 11 months post completion of Ph.D Defense)

    Strong background in Advanced Computational Modeling of Turbomachinery/Wind Turbines/Energy Systems

    Good technical understanding of Gas-dynamics/unsteady-aerodynamics/flow turbulence/structural mechanics/fracture mechanics.

    Simplifying complex fluid dynamics problem into 1D problems and reduced order models.

    Experience in solving Coupled & Multidisciplinary problem which include Fluid Dynamics, Aeroelasticity, Aeroacoustics, Fracture Mechanics etc.

    Hands on in Computational Fluid Dynamics/Structural Mechanics/Fracture Mechanics

    Experience with commercial software (FLUENT, CFX, ABAQUS, ANSYS etc), software developed at Universities or in-house code development

    Excellent oral and written communication skills

    Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment and accountability/ownership of assigned tasks

    High commitment and Passion for working on Decarbonization and energy transition

    Demonstrated ability to take up challenging assignments and deliver.

    Passion to innovate and creative problem solving

    Ability to do a State-of-the-Art Survey on and awareness/engagement with leading research groups globally in the assigned areas and synthesis the findings.

    Desired Characteristics
  • Product knowledge of Gas Turbines, Wind Turbines
  • Experimental knowledge of combustion/aerodynamics/heat transfer/structural mechanics/fracture mechanics
  • Advanced computational or experimental skills from "start-to-finish" to provide physics-based insights
  • Ability to code, write scripts for automation
  • Awareness of High Performance Computing Algorithms and supporting hardware.
  • Validation of computational models with experimental data

  • Additional Information

    Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

    Client-provided location(s): Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
    Job ID: GE_power-1505944393
    Employment Type: Other

    Perks and Benefits

    • Health and Wellness

      • Health Insurance
      • Health Reimbursement Account
      • Dental Insurance
      • Vision Insurance
      • Life Insurance
      • Short-Term Disability
      • Long-Term Disability
      • FSA
      • FSA With Employer Contribution
      • HSA
      • HSA With Employer Contribution
      • Fitness Subsidies
      • On-Site Gym
      • Mental Health Benefits
    • Parental Benefits

      • Adoption Assistance Program
      • Family Support Resources
      • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
      • Adoption Leave
    • Work Flexibility

      • Flexible Work Hours
      • Remote Work Opportunities
      • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Office Life and Perks

      • Commuter Benefits Program
      • Casual Dress
      • On-Site Cafeteria
      • Holiday Events
    • Vacation and Time Off

      • Unlimited Paid Time Off
      • Paid Holidays
      • Personal/Sick Days
      • Summer Fridays
    • Financial and Retirement

      • 401(K)
      • Stock Purchase Program
      • Performance Bonus
      • Relocation Assistance
      • Financial Counseling
      • Profit Sharing
    • Professional Development

      • Tuition Reimbursement
      • Access to Online Courses
      • Lunch and Learns
      • Leadership Training Program
      • Internship Program
      • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Diversity and Inclusion

      • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
      • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
      • Unconscious Bias Training

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