Post Doctoral Research Fellow: Data assimilation of Wall-bounded turbulent flows

-Place: Guangdong Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Shantou, China
-Duration: Two years (initial contract is 1 year)
-Salary: 18-24k RMB p.m. as per experience + benefits
-Dates: 31/01/2026 (full consideration), 31/03/2026 (closing date)
-PI: Prof. Vikrant Gupta (Mechanical Engineering Robotics, Guangdong Technion, 
China)

Data-driven methods are gaining popularity for predicting complex systems, 
including turbulent flows. In this project, we focus on implementing data 
assimilation methods to predict high-Reynolds number wall-bounded flows. Data 
assimilation methods constrain the governing equations to be close to the ground 
truth by optimally using the available measurements. However, current 
implementations cannot be scaled to high Reynolds numbers, and their ability to 
predict the intermittent dynamics of three-dimensional turbulence is not well 
understood. The postdoctoral research fellow will combine CFD, low-order 
modelling, and machine learning with data assimilation techniques to answer 
these challenging questions.

The salary is 18-24k RMB per month plus health insurance and subsidised 
accommodation on campus. International applicants coming from their home 
countries may qualify for tax relief under DTAA (i.e. no taxes would need to be 
paid during the postdoctoral contract period).

Guangdong Technion is a brainchild of Technion Israel. It is located in the 
picturesque city of Shantou, which boasts beautiful coastal scenery and has 
recently emerged as a hub of fast growing wind industry. The city enjoys 
affordable living and close proximity to international metropolitan hubs of 
Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Hong Kong.
  
Entry Requirements: PhD in CFD or related area, proven publication track record, 
ready to work in team, support graduate students, familiar with C, C++ and 
fortran. Experience in wind turbine simulations, boundary layer simulations, and 
GPU computations will be advantageous.

How to Apply: Interested candidates please send your CV, cover-letter, and 1 
representative publication to Prof. Vikrant Gupta (vikrant.gupta@gtiit.edu.cn