Research Scholars in the Depatment of Aerospace Engineering, IIT Kharagpur

07/04/2017

Congratulations and 'Au Revoir' Dr. Sreehari.

Wish you a great future ahead.

19/02/2017

Departmental Picnic as well as farewell for Prof. Navtej Singh.

16/02/2017

https://www.postdocs.ubc.ca/award/killam-postdoctoral-research-fellowship

The Killam Scholarship and Prize Programmes were established in memory of Izaak Walton Killam through the Will of his wife, Dorothy Johnston Killam, and through gifts made during her lifetime. Their primary purpose is to support advanced education and research at five Canadian universities and the C...

08/02/2017

02/02/2017

Very Important.....The following email I have received from one of the Japanese professor.This is full funding program: Accommodation, return airfare and lunch...This summer program is open for students who are working in guidance, navigation and control field particularly GPS, IRNSS or others satellite navigation system...I attended this program in 2015. If you have any question regarding this, kindly contact me (Dipak Kumar Giri, [email protected]),,,,
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Dear Colleagues

Thank you very much for your participation in GNSS summer school in Tokyo 2015.
Now, we have just started call for the scholarship application for 2017.
Please visit http://www.gnss-pnt.org/ and encourage your colleagues to apply the scholarship.
Register at https://fs221.xbit.jp/a424/form2/ and submit the following documents by February 21.
• Please prepare the following items by February 21.
The scholarship includes round trip ticket, 7-night accommodation, 6-days lunch and the registration fee.
• 1. CV
• 2. Certification of the graduation. (for your all career)*
• 3. Transcript with student's records. (for your all career)*
• 4. Certification for English ability (Score of TOEFL or TOEIC)*
• 5. Recommendations by two responsible persons*
• 6. Your Institute’s data (Responsible person etc.)
*Please attach the scanned original documents to e-mail to [email protected] for the selection and bring the originals if accepted.

Sorry for the short notice.

Best Regards

Akio Yasuda
Professor Emeritus
Laboratory of Satellite Navigation
Graduate School of Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology
President of Institute of Positioning, Navigation and Timing of Japan
135-8533 Tokyo, Japan
Tel&Fax +813-5245-7365
Mobile +8190-9853-7365
[email protected]
https://fs221.xbit.jp/a424/form2/

測位航法学会は、我が国の測位・航法・調時分野の研究開発の拡大と人材の効率的な養成を目指し活動中です

31/01/2017

In the service of the nation by birth, and in the service of IITKGP from 1975 and still counting... Navtej Singh

He did his Bachelor’s in Aerospace Engineering from IIT-KGP in 1975 and also completed his Masters in 1977 and Ph.D. in 1978 - all three from IIT KGP.

31/01/2017

PhD Position - Turbulent Convection.
PhD Student
Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization · MPRG Theory of Turbulent Flows
Germany, Göttingen
OB DESCRIPTION

In the Max Planck Research Group “Theory of Turbulent Flows” we seek to fill a

PhD position (m/f) in the field of Turbulent Convection.

We are looking for excellent, highly motivated early-career researchers to join our research team. The position is embedded in the DFG Priority Program 1881 “Turbulent Superstructures”.

The research of the independent Max Planck Research Group focuses on fundamental aspects of turbulent flows with analytical and computational methods. We are offering excellent working conditions in a highly international research environment.

The PhD position is limited to three years and will be filled as soon as possible.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

The PhD candidate should have a Master’s degree in physics
The ideal candidate should have a background in complex systems, turbulent convection and statistical physics
Programming skills as well as experience in the numerical simulation of nonlinear partial differential equations, parallel programming, and scientific visualization are a requirement
Fluency in English is expected
In close collaboration with the Georg August University, a structured PhD program is offered in the graduate program on the Physics of Biological and Complex Systems.

Salary and working hours are in accordance with the funding guidelines of the Max Planck Society for junior scientists.

If you are interested in joining our group, please send your CV, a motivation letter, publication list, and two letters of reference, quoting reference no. 01/2017, by email in one PDF file to Dr Michael Wilczek by clicking the "Apply for this job" button.

Applications received before February 1st, 2017 will be given full consideration.

MPI for Dynamics and Self-Organization

Dr. Michael Wilczek
Am Faßberg 17, 37077 Göttingen, Germany

31/01/2017

Aeronautical / Aerospace / Mechanical Engineer (f/m) as Researcher (f/m) with or without PhD - Aircraft Design and Aircraft Performance Assessment
Engineer
Bauhaus Luftfahrt e.V.
Germany, Munich
Aeronautical / Aerospace / Mechanical Engineer (f/m) as Researcher (f/m) with or without PhD in the field of Aircraft Design and Aircraft Performance Assessment

The Visionary Aircraft Team’s mission is the assessment of innovative aircraft configurations aiming at achieving the goals stated by the ACARE agenda for the year 2050 as well as the European Commission according to “Flightpath 2050 Europe’s Vision for Aviation“. For this purpose advanced design and analysis methods are applied and enhanced, enabling thereby testing the feasibility of complex and strongly interacting systems. The activities of the team include the propagation of the acquired findings in the scientific and technical community.

Your Responsibilities

Coordinating and executing of cooperation projects with our industry partners and other research institutions in the field of aircraft design
Participation in team design projects as aircraft designer and specialist for the applied methods and tools
Research and method development in the field of aircraft performance assessment and optimization
Integration of innovative technologies and their assessment on overall aircraft level
Development of methods for the conceptual design and multidisciplinary optimization of hybrid propulsion systems and electrical system architectures
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Personal Specification

University degree with or without PhD in the area of Aeronautical / Aerospace / Mechanical Engineering
Experience in research activities or professional industry experience
Excellent mathematical and analytical capabilities (e.g. MATLAB), as well as the readiness to acquaint yourself with new topics and programs
Knowledge in aircraft design and optimization methods as well as experience in their application is beneficial
Profound team work abilities and willingness to participate and contribute to an interdisciplinary team
Proficient skills in English language
We offer a modern working environment on the Ludwig-Bölkow-Campus located in Taufkirchen near Munich, a team-oriented approach, flat hierarchies and flexible work time. Employment, compensation and benefits are determined by the collective agreement for public service and contain performance-oriented compensation as well as a company pension scheme. The position is assigned to the department „Visionary Aircraft Concepts” and initially implies a temporary employment contract. The vacancy is open to both female and male candidates. Bauhaus Luftfahrt is committed to increasing the number of in-house female professionals and encourages qualified women applicants. People with disabilities will be preferred for the same skill types.

Fascinated?
If you are interested in such a challenging and creative work, please send your resume by e-mail via the "Apply for this job" button (including the earliest possible start date) to Ms Michaela Richter (referencing code 21-1-01-17, phone +49 (0)89 / 3 07 48 49-19). In case of any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are looking forward to your application.

www.bauhaus-luftfahrt.net

ABOUT THE EMPLOYER

Das Bauhaus Luftfahrt wurde im November 2005 von den drei Luft- und Raumfahrtunternehmen EADS, Liebherr-Aerospace und MTU Aero Engines sowie dem Bayerischen Wirtschaftsministerium ins Leben gerufen. Der gemeinnützige Verein ist eine international ausgerichtete Ideenschmiede. Das Team aus rund 35 Wis...

31/01/2017

Postdoctoral Position - Vehicle Aerodynamics
PostDoc Position
Posted on 20 Jan 2017
JOB DESCRIPTION

Information about the research
We are offering a position as a Postdoctoral Researcher in the field: Aerodynamic Simulation of Rotating Wheels. The position is to be located at Applied Mechanics and the group for Road Vehicle Aerodynamics & Thermal Management.

The Department of Applied Mechanics at Chalmers is a leading research environment in the field of vehicle engineering. Its six research divisions conduct world-class research in close collaboration with national and international vehicle manufactures and other universities. Both fundamental and applied research questions are addressed. The department has approximately 180 employees.

The Road Vehicle Aerodynamics & Thermal Management group focuses on problems of industrial relevance related to drag reduction for minimizing emissions and fuel consumption, engine-bay thermal management and other aspects of energy efficiency. We are a team of 10 people working in the field.

The aim of your research project will be to improve the prediction capabilities with respect to optimization of drag for passenger cars. The project is an important step on the way towards improved energy efficiency and towards an increased knowledge on vehicle aerodynamics. More specifically, the objectives are:

To build knowledge on how wheel rotation during driving conditions affects the flow fields inside the wheel-houses, along the under-body and in the separated and wake area behind a vehicle.
Explain how the tyre deformations, different rim designs and packing inside the wheel-house affect base pressure and cooling drag.
Improve accuracy in the predictions of the energy efficiency to enable the development and implementation of advanced solutions that lower the certified fuel consumption and for the end user the perceived RWFC (Real World Fuel Consumption).
Major responsibilities
Your major responsibility will be to pursue the research and development within the project. You are expected to develop your own scientific ideas and concepts, and to communicate the results of your research verbally and in writing. You will be guided by senior researchers at the involved departments and companies. Your major responsibility as postdoc is to perform your own research in the research group. The position also includes teaching on undergraduate and master's levels as well as supervising master's and/or PhD students to a certain extent. The position is meritorious for future research duties within academia as well as industry/the public sector.

Position summary
The position is a full-time temporary employment with a competitive salary and with social benefits. The position is limited to a maximum of two years (1+1).

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Qualifications

To qualify as a Postdoctoral Researcher in the current project, you must have a PhD degree in a relevant field.
You like to work independently and you plan and think strategically.
You are creative and like to put new ideas into practice. You have a solid interest in cars and the automotive sector.
You like to work in interdisciplinary projects and you have the ability to discuss and communicate your work with people of different backgrounds.
We also believe that you are a motivated person, with a strong curiosity and a genuine wish to learn more and develop your skills and knowledge further in the fields of research, research communication and project management.
The position requires verbal and written communication skills in English, as well as an ability to plan and organize the work involved.

To submit your application, please click the "Go to application page" button.

31/01/2017

Here's a project you might be interested in: ReDSHIFT
ReDSHIFT addresses the call topic PROTEC-1-2015: "Passive means to reduce the impact of Space Debris" from the H2020 Space Work Programme. ReDSHIFT will address barriers to compliance for spacecraft manufacturers and operators presented now and in the future by requirements and technologies for de-orbiting and disposal of space objects. This will be achieved through a holistic approach that considers from the outset opposing and challenging constraints for the safety of the human population when these objects re-enter the atmosphere, designed for demise, and for their survivability in the harsh space environment while on orbit. Ensuring robustness into the future, ReDSHIFT will take advantage of disruptive opportunities offered by 3D printing to develop highly innovative, low-cost spacecraft solutions, exploiting synergies with electric propulsion, atmospheric and solar radiation pressure drag, and astrodynamical highways, to meet de-orbit and disposal needs, but which are also designed for demise. Inherent to these solutions will be structures to enhance spacecraft protection, by fracture along intended breakup planes, and re-entry demise characteristics. These structures will be subjected to functional tests as well as specific hypervelocity impact tests and material demise wind tunnel tests to demonstrate the capabilities of the 3D printed structures. At the same time, novel and complex technical, economic and legal issues of adapting the technologies to different vehicles, and implementing them widely across low Earth orbit will be tackled through the development of a hierarchical, web-based tool aimed at a variety of space actors. This will provide a complete debris mitigation analysis of a mission, using existing debris evolution models and lessons learned from theoretical and experimental work. It will output safe, scalable and cost-effective satellite and mission designs in response to operational constraints. Through its activities, ReDSHIFT will recommend new space debris mitigation guidelines taking into account novel spacecraft designs, materials, manufacturing and mission solutions.

30/01/2017

Dear all,

Please see details of an opportunity for international students to conduct short term funded research projects in Astronomy and Astrophysics:

LEAPS is a 10-12 week summer research program for students interested in Astronomy and Astrophysics. It is open to all students not currently engaged in a Ph.D. program. They will have 15-20 students over in the Netherlands which is all paid for by the participating companies and the observatory. The students also get stipend while they are living there.

Beside working on their own research, the main program includes weekly classes that the students should attend. Also, some excursions to ESA or Radio astronomy institute in the Netherlands. In the end, the students will have to write a report and present their work.

ESA sponsored projects are only applicable for students from ESA countries. International students can choose from other research projects

Details here: http://leaps.strw.leidenuniv.nl/
Deadline: February 12, 2017