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Research and Post-Doctorate Positions

Technion Faculty

Field of Research

Name

Faculty of Architecture & Town Planning
The Social Ecology Research Group
Associate Professor Daniel Orenstein
Field of Research
Urban planners are facing a growing challenge of assuring urban residents can access and enjoy the benefits of urban greenspaces in an era where development of such areas in and outside of the city is increasing. Our research group studies the complex challenges of enhancing human-nature relations in the Anthropocene to assure quality and accessibility of urban nature to city residents. We are currently recruiting students (MSc and PhD level) and postdoctoral researchers to conduct research analyzing perceptions of urban residents regarding their nature experiences, including: 1.Conducting “focused walking” interviews with residents 2.Conducting survey-based research and focus group discussions with urban residents 3.Analysis of social network data (posts, photographs) tracking themes and changes in nature perceptions
Appointment

Criteria for candidates (commensurate with level of applicant):

  • Qualitative Research Skills: Experience with interview techniques (or willingness to learn), especially in conducting “focused walking” interviews (see Teff Seker and Orenstein 2018; Teff Seker et al. 2021). Skills in conducting focus groups, including designing and facilitating group discussions.
  • Quantitative and Survey-Based Research Skills: Familiarity with survey design and administration. Statistical and data analysis skills for interpreting survey results
  • Social Media and Network Analysis: Ability to analyze social media data, including familiarity with social network analysis tools and methods. Experience in qualitative coding and thematic analysis, especially for image and text data on social platforms.
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication skills to engage with urban residents from diverse backgrounds. Ability to translate complex ideas into understandable terms for interviewees and survey participants.
  • (For postdoctoral candidates) Project Management and Organizational Skills: Capability to manage and organize multiple research activities, including interviews, surveys, and data analysis.
  • Academic Writing and Presentation Skills: Proficiency in academic writing and presentation for reporting results, potentially in both academic and public forums.
  • Additionally, knowledge of urban planning, human-nature relationships, or environmental psychology is advantageous.
  • For qualitative research, proficiency in Hebrew and English languages is mandatory; proficiency in Arabic is advantageous. Parallel research will be conducted in selected sites in Europe
  • Graduate student applicants must meet the entry requirements for the Technion.

Interested candidates are invited to send a cover letter and a Curriculum Vitae to Prof. Daniel Orenstein.

Contact Person
Associate Professor Daniel Orenstein
Email: dorenste@technion.ac.il
Faculty of Chemical Engineering
A Printed Chip for On-site Monitoring of Fertilizer in Agricultural Irrigation Water
Professor Ofer Manor
Field of Research
Project Description: We are seeking highly motivated and skilled graduate students to join our research project focused on using recent findings in the fields of electrokinetics and electroacoustics to develop a novel sensing system for the real-time monitoring of fertilizer in agricultural irrigation water. This project is funded by the Ministry of Agriculture and aims to address a critical need in modern agriculture for precise and efficient fertilizer management. This is an opportunity to work on a cutting-edge project with a potential for significant impact on agricultural practices in a collaborative and supportive research environment and with access to state-of-the-art facilities at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology.                          Description of Research Position:
  • Design, fabricate, and test printed chips to detect various fertilizer components in water.
  • Conduct laboratory experiments to evaluate the performance of the sensing system under different conditions, including varying fertilizer concentrations, water flow rates, and the presence of interfering substances.
  • Analyze experimental data and develop calibration models to correlate sensor response with fertilizer properties.
  • Contribute to the development of a portable, low-power prototype device suitable for on-site deployment in agricultural fields.
Appointment

Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Physics, or Physical Chemistry
  • Experience in electrokinetics, electrochemistry, sensor development, or piezoelectric actuators is an advantage.

To Apply:

Interested candidates are requested to submit their CV and grade transcripts to Prof. Ofer Manor

Contact Person
Professor Ofer Manor
Email: manoro@technion.ac.il
Faculty of Physics
Star Formation Research
Professor Shmuel Bialy
Field of Research
The Star Formation Group at the Technion (PI: Prof. Shmuel Bialy) invites applications for PhD student positions and Postdoctoral positions starting Fall 2025 (earlier starts possible).   Our research combines theory, numerical simulations, and observations (JWST) to study interstellar turbulence, cosmic rays, and star formation in the evolving Universe. We offer competitive salary packages including social benefits. Our group maintains strong international collaborations with leading institutions in Munich, Paris, Boston, Washington D.C., and others. Members regularly participate in international conferences and research visits abroad.  
Appointment

We seek highly competent candidates with strong backgrounds in astrophysics or related fields.
Both international and Israeli candidates are welcome. Postdoc positions are for 2-3 years.

To apply: Send an email to Prof. Shmuel Bialy (sbialy@technion.ac.il) with the title “Application to a PhD/Postdoc (choose) position” and include your CV.
Postdoc candidates should also include:

  • A publication list
  • A research statement (max 4 pages)
  • Arrange for 3 reference letters to be sent directly by the recommenders to

sbialy@technion.ac.il, with the subject: “Reference Letter for [Candidate Name] – [Position Type].”

 Application deadline: December 31st, 2024.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
For questions regarding visas, housing, or relocation, please contact yoketyng@int.technion.ac.il

Contact Person
Professor Shmuel Bialy
Email: sbialy@technion.ac.il
Faculty of Medicine
Neuro-AI
Assistant Professor Stefano Recanatesi
Field of Research
We offer PhD positions in the cutting-edge field of Neuro-AI. These positions offer a unique chance for individuals with a strong passion for groundbreaking research to contribute to transformative advancements in this rapidly evolving domain. The successful candidate will focus on projects spanning from neuroscience to machine-learning. Some of the research directions are listed on the website: technionneuroailab.com
Appointment

PhD candidates should come from a quantitative field with a strong theoretical background: electrical engineering, physics, computer science, mathematics or closely related discipline.

Previous experience in machine learning, neuroscience or related fields is a plus. Outstanding candidates wishing to move from completely different fields are welcome to apply.

To apply:
Please send a CV, transcripts summary and relevant publications (if exist) to stefano@technion.ac.il

Contact Person
Assistant Professor Stefano Recanatesi
Email: stefano@technion.ac.il
Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering
Theoretical Electrochemistry
Professor Avner Rothschild
Field of Research
We are looking for doctoral student and/or postdoctoral fellows who are creative, open-minded and seek theoretical challenges, to join multidisciplinary research related to energy storage in batteries and green hydrogen. The project is supported by the Israel Science foundation (ISF), and is carried out at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa, Israel. The research project is expected to advance the frontiers of knowledge of electrochemically induced phase transitions in electrodes used in rechargeable batteries and electrolyzers for green hydrogen production, with implications to other types of energy storage devices. It is part of a long-standing collaboration between Prof. Avner Rothschild, an experimental material scientist and engineer, and Prof. Arik Yochelis, a physicist interested in understanding the spatiotemporal dynamics in complex systems. The theoretical work will involve, but not be limited to: chemical interactions and charge transfer reactions, phase separation processes, pattern formation and bifurcation theories, numerical computations of partial differential equations, and asymptotic perturbation methods. While the position is theoretical the research will also comprise a deep understanding of experimental results and a close collaboration with experimentalists.
Appointment

Position: Doctoral student and/or postdoctoral fellows

Responsibilities:

• Modeling and analysis of experimental data
• Design of predictive experiments and methodologies
• Development of a general theory of multi-phase dynamics coupled to Coulombic interactions
• Conducting numerical computations and simulations

Ideal candidates should have a degree in either Physics/Applied Mathematics/Physical Chemistry/Engineering together with theoretical inclination, and interest in:
• Dynamical systems and/or pattern formation
• Numerical analysis of partial differential equations
• Electrochemistry
• Soft condensed matter
• Fluid dynamics

Applications:
Coordinate a meeting by sending a cover letter with an eclosed CV to:
Prof. Rothschild (avnerrot@technion.ac.il) and/or Prof. Yochelis (yochelis@bgu.ac.il)

Website: EMD – Electrochemical Materials & Devices (technion.ac.il)

Contact Person
Professor Avner Rothschild
Email: avnerrot@technion.ac.il
Faculty of Chemical Engineering
Innovative Biomarker and Disease Diagnosis Project
Professor Hossam Haick
Field of Research
We seek motivated postdoctoral researchers for our project on biomarkers and early disease diagnosis. Our interdisciplinary team aims to identify novel biomarkers for early and accurate disease detection, enhancing understanding and improving patient outcomes. Candidates with backgrounds in molecular biology, bioinformatics, clinical research, or related fiends are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will access state-of-art facilities and collaborative opportunities.
Appointment

Postdoc Position

Required Skills:

  • Out-of-the-box thinking, multi-tasking, independent, and accurate with excellent organizational skills.
  • Team-oriented, collaborative, with good interpersonal relationships
  • Analytical and problem solving capabilities
  • Good English writing skills

Join us at Technion and make a significant impact through innovative research in advanced technology and disease diagnosis!

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to Prof. Hossam Haick at hhossam@technion.ac.il

Contact Person
Professor Hossam Haick
Email: hhossam@technion.ac.il
Faculty of Chemical Engineering
Smart & AI-Driven Sensors for Medical and Environmental Applications
Professor Hossam Haick
Field of Research
This postdoc position focuses on developing and integrating groundbreaking technologies, such as nanotechnology based non-invasive sensors and artificial intelligence. The research aims to enable interactive clinical or environmental decisions, as well as customized monitoring and treatment of human or environmental conditions. This project combines both basic and applied research, offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge advancements in the field.
Appointment

Postdoc Position

Required Skills:

  • Out-of-the-box thinking, multi-tasking, independent, and accurate with excellent organizational skills.
  • Team-oriented, collaborative, with good interpersonal relationships
  • Analytical and problem solving capabilities
  • Good English writing skills

Join us at Technion and make a significant impact through innovative research in advanced technology and disease diagnosis!

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to Prof. Hossam Haick at hhossam@technion.ac.il

Contact Person
Professor Hossam Haick
Email: hhossam@technion.ac.il
Faculty of Chemistry
Synthetic Methodologies
Professor Ilan Marek
Field of Research
Our group focuses on developing new synthetic methodologies to provide answers to the synthesis of challenging molecular backbones. The research in the group is divided into three themes:
  • Synthesis of stereodefined polysubstituted strained, fused rings based on cyclopropanes
  • Exploring the chemistry of non-classical carbocations in stereoselective synthesis
  • Remote functionalization
Appointment

MSc. and PhD position

Start date: Flexible (as soon as possible)

Full scholarship

Please send application to the following email: marek.group@technion.ac.il

For more information, please visit our website https://ilanmarek.technion.ac.il/

For general information and questions:

Noam – noam.orbach@campus.technion.ac.il

Zach – zacharys@campus.technion.ac.il

Contact Person
Professor Ilan Marek
Email: chilanm@technion.ac.il
Humanities and Arts
Foundations of Quantum Mechanics
Dr. Dustin Lazarovici
Field of Research
The project, led by Dr. Dustin Lazarovici, investigates the longstanding problem of predicting the arrival times of quantum particles and whether new arrival-time experiments could help decide between different versions (or “interpretations”) of quantum mechanics.  
Appointment

The workgroup Philosophy of Physics at the Humanities and Arts Department of the Technion is looking for a Postdoctoral fellow and a Ph.D. candidate for an ISF-funded research project on the foundations of quantum mechanics.

Start Date: Flexible (as soon as possible)

Duration: Minimum 2 years

Funding: Full scholarship, no teaching requirement

Successful candidates will receive a full scholarship and the opportunity to conduct research on a topic of great physical and philosophical relevance.

Required qualifications are a degree (Ph.D. for Postdoc, M.A. or equivalent for Ph.D.) in physics, philosophy, or mathematics, as well as interest and expertise in the foundations of quantum mechanics (ideally, Bohmian mechanics) or numerical simulations.

Please send applications, including a cover letter, CV, and a work sample to dustin@technion.ac.il

Contact Person
Dr. Dustin Lazarovici
Email: dustin@technion.ac.il
Faculty of Chemical Engineering
Physics-informed machine learning-based methods for the study and design of molecular systems and materials
Assistant Professor Dan Mendels
Field of Research
The Computational Molecular Engineering group works to develop and apply state of the art physics-informed machine learning-based methods for the study and design of molecular systems and materials.
Appointment

The Computational Molecular Engineering lab at the Technion is seeking talented and motivated individuals to join it for fully funded MSc and PhD positions for the year of 2024/25.

Start Date: Fall 2024/Spring 2025

Website: https://mendelsgroup.net.technion.ac.il/

 

Contact Person
Assistant Professor Dan Mendels
Email: danmendels@technion.ac.il
Faculty of Chemical Engineering
Electrochemistry; Sustainable energy; Genetic programming
Professor Yoed Tsur
Field of Research
We have developed a unique method to analyze impedance spectroscopy (EIS) results. Our approach involves transforming the data from the frequency domain to the time domain, using an innovative program based on evolutionary programming. This program is designed to find the most suitable distribution function of relaxation times (DFRT, a.k.a. DRT), a concept we’ll explain briefly here at the end. Moving forward, we want to further develop it in a few directions:
  • To transform it from Matlab to Python (in progress already)
  • To make it run much faster (in progress already, but can be further improved)
  • To adopt it to several electrochemical systems, notably to new kinds of fuel cells, supercapacitors, and batteries.
What is EIS? We take a system and apply ac stimulus to it. The ratio between the voltage and the current is the impedance. For each frequency, it can be presented as a complex number (that is, by real and imaginary parts; other representations are also possible). Scanning the impedance over several orders of magnitude of frequencies is called impedance spectroscopy (or, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, EIS). Now, once you have the data, the next question is how to interpret it. Most people are looking for an equivalent circuit that could generate similar results. NOT US! We try to do much better than that. Join us and see for yourself.                                                                                                                                   Why is this important? We want to save the world, and for that, humanity must develop new ways to produce and consume energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero. Electrochemical devices (fuel cells, batteries, supercapacitors, electrolyzers) must be an essential part of the energy portfolio. EIS is an essential tool for developing those, examining parts of them, examining electrochemical systems, and studying their degradation processes. And who knows how to interpret EIS results correctly? Seriously? Go to start!
Appointment

We are building a dynamic new team to undertake the challenge of this meaningful project.

We are recruiting 2-3 graduate students – MSc/PhD and 2 post docs.
Ideally, to be accepted, you should have pre-knowledge of electrochemistry and data analysis. You should not have a phobia of mathematics.

Start Date: Fall 2024/Spring 2025

Contact Person
Professor Yoed Tsur
Email: tsur@technion.ac.il
Dr. Irena Levin (Lab Manager)
Email: irenal@technion.ac.il
Faculty of Physics
Theoretical Biophysics and Soft, Active Matter
Assistant Professor Ram Adar
Field of Research
Postdoc position in theoretical biophysics and soft, active matter in the group of Ram Adar, Department of Physics, starting in the fall of 2024 or spring of 2025. We apply a soft, active matter approach to understand biological effects, especially in the context of multicellular migration and metastasis, as part of collaborations with experimentalists.
Appointment

Postdoc position
Start Date: Fall 2024 or Spring 2025

A background in soft matter, active matter, and hydrodynamics (both analytical and numerical) is preferred.

For more information, please visit our website https://phsites.technion.ac.il/ramadar/

Contact Person
Assistant Professor Ram Adar
Email: radar@technion.ac.il
Faculty of Chemical Engineering
Sustainable Multifunctional Polymers
Dr. Lucy Liberman
Field of Research
The Liberman Lab for Sustainable Multifunctional Polymers endeavors to develop innovative polymer systems based on polysaccharides and gain insights into their molecular-structural-property correlations.
Appointment

We aim to create systems that possess well-defined nanostructures, resulting in materials that exhibit distinctive and advantageous properties at the macro-scale.

This position is for PhD students

Start Date: 2025

Interested candidates are encouraged to write to:
Dr. Lucy Liberman
EMail: lucylib@technion.ac.il

Contact Person
Dr. Lucy Liberman
Email: lucylib@technion.ac.il
Humanities and Arts
History of Ancient Atomism
Dr. Enrico Piergiacomi
Field of Research
Fulbright Postdoctoral Fellowship in History of Ancient Atomism at the Technion, Israel Institute of Technology Full-time scholarship; under request, the candidate can teach and/or support Dr. Piergiacomi’s courses in the history of philosophy of science. Applications are invited for expressions of interest for one (1) postdoctoral fellowship at the Humanities & Arts Department at Technion, Israel Institute of Technology (Haifa, Israel), under the Postdoctoral Fulbright Program. The successful candidate will join the research laboratory directed by Dr. Enrico Piergiacomi and conduct independent and collaborative research under the project Digital Atomism: Democritus and the Democritean Tradition. The goal of the project is to conduct cutting-edge research on the earliest phase of atomism, namely Leucippus, Democritus, and the Democriteans (including but not limited to key figures like Anaxarchus, Metrodorus of Chios, and Nausiphanes), as well as in its subsequent reception. These thinkers not only laid the groundwork for the atomistic theories of Epicurus and Lucretius, but also served as a source of inspiration for corpuscular theories espoused by influential figures such as Francis Bacon, Galileo Galilei, and Pierre Gassendi. Their ideas also exerted a pervasive influence on various seemingly disparate intellectual strands, including scepticism (exemplified by Pyrrho and Sextus Empiricus), alchemy, libertinism, and even Marxism. Additionally, the project seeks to create a digital platform that will host a new collection of evidence on the ancient atomists and edit/translate texts of the Renaissance/early modern period that were directly influenced by these thinkers. An example is Giovanni Magneno’s Democritus reviviscens sive de atomis (Paris 1646). A list of desirable texts to be studied can be provided in advance.
Appointment

The research focus is open, insofar as it is established a clear connection between ancient atomism and the candidate’s area of interest. Broadly conceived, the successful candidates will foster interdisciplinary collaborations that link the humanities to science and technology. Preferences will be given to students/scholars who have a good command of Greek and Latin, as well as who can work on both the ancient period and the Renaissance/early modern period.

The ability and desire to conduct independent research are essential. A publication record in a pertinent field is highly desirable.

Stipend: $95,000 ($47,500 per academic year), plus travel and relocation allowance up to $1,700, (U.S. – Israel, under the Fly America act) for Fulbright fellows (and spouses).

Start date: any time during the period from July 2025-May 2026

Duration: 1-2 years.

Deadline for the expression of interest: July 24.

Please send applications by July 24 to Enrico Piergiacomi (enrico.p@technion.ac.il) with CC to Anat Glass (anatg@technion.ac). Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview near the end of July. Their referees will be requested to submit the recommendations by that time.

Deadline for Fulbright Program: 16 September.

Eligibility criteria:
• U.S. citizenship (permanent residency is not sufficient);
• Ph.D. awarded no earlier than July 2020;
• Must not have resided outside the United States for five or more consecutive years during the six-year period preceding the application date;
• Must not be an employee or an employee’s relative (i.e., spouse or dependent child) of the U.S. Department of State or any public or private organization under contract with the U.S. Department of State.

The application for the expression of interest (in English) should include:
• CV, including a list of publications (up to 6 pages, single-spaced, 12-point font, 1-inch margins)
• One writing sample
• A research proposal (2-3 pages, bibliography excluded – see below)
• Names and contact details of two expert referees (actual letters will be requested only from shortlisted candidates; up to 3 pages, preferably on letterhead and signed)

The winner of the selection process will then have to submit through the Fulbright site the following application material:
• CV and list of publications as described above;
• Two letters of recommendation as described above;
• One short essay explaining why you chose to apply to the Technion (2000 characters), your career trajectory (1500 characters), and your familiarity with the host culture (2000 characters);
• A separate reference list on the project that you will submit (up to 3 pages, single-spaced, 12-point font, 1-inch margins)

Candidates who are not selected might be invited to visit the Technion for 2 to 12 months. Informal inquiries can be sent directly to enrico.p@technion.ac.il. Information on the Fulbright Postdoctoral Fellowship program can be found here

Contact Person
Dr. Enrico Piergiacomi
Email: enrico.p@technion.ac.il
Humanities and Arts
History of Atomism
Dr. Enrico Piergiacomi
Field of Research
Expression of Interest: Fulbright U.S. Student Program at Technion, Israel Institute of Technology, project on the History of Atomism Full-time scholarship for one semester. Applications are invited for the expressions of interest for one (1) Ph.D student visiting fellowship at the Humanities & Arts department at Technion, Israel Institute of Technology (Haifa, Israel), under the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. The successful candidate will join the research laboratory directed by Dr. Enrico Piergiacomi and conduct independent and collaborative research under the project Digital Atomism: Democritus and the Democritean Tradition. The goal of the project is to conduct cutting-edge research on the earliest phase of atomism, namely Leucippus, Democritus, and the Democriteans (including but not limited to key figures like Anaxarchus, Metrodorus of Chios, and Nausiphanes), as well as in its subsequent reception. These thinkers not only laid the groundwork for the atomistic theories of Epicurus and Lucretius, but also served as a source of inspiration for corpuscular theories espoused by influential figures such as Francis Bacon, Galileo Galilei, and Pierre Gassendi. Their ideas also exerted a pervasive influence on various seemingly disparate intellectual strands, including scepticism (exemplified by Pyrrho and Sextus Empiricus), alchemy, libertinism, and even Marxism. Additionally, the project seeks to create a digital platform that will host a new collection of evidence on the ancient atomists and edit/translate texts of the Renaissance/early modern period that were directly influenced by these thinkers. An example is Giovanni Magneno’s Democritus reviviscens sive de atomis (Paris 1646). A list of desirable texts to be studied can be provided in advance.  
Appointment

The research focus is open, insofar as it is established a clear connection between ancient atomism and the candidate’s area of interest. Broadly conceived, the successful candidates will foster interdisciplinary collaborations that link the humanities to science and technology. Preferences will be given to students/scholars who have a good command of Greek and Latin, as well as who can work on both the ancient period and the Renaissance/early modern period.

The ability and desire to conduct independent research are essential. A publication record in a pertinent field is highly desirable.

Full-time scholarship for one semester

Deadline for the expression of interest: July 24.

Deadline for the Fulbright Program: 8 October.

Eligibility criteria:
• U.S. citizenship (permanent residence is not sufficient);
• Must not have resided in Israel for more than 12 months prior to the start of the application process;
• Dual citizens (U.S. and Israel) are eligible.

Stipend: $11,800 living stipend (around $2,950 monthly), plus up to $1,200 reimbursement of airfare expenses.

Please send by July 24 to Enrico Piergiacomi (enrico.p@technion.ac.il) with CC to Anat Glass (anatg@technion.ac) the following material:
• CV, including a list of publications (if any)
• Sample of written work
• A research proposal (2-3 pages, bibliography excluded)
• 2 letters of recommendation

The winner of the selection process will then have to submit through the Fulbright site the application material described in this page.

For more information about the department: https://humanities.technion.ac.il/en/

For more information about this Fulbright: visiting program in Israel

Informal inquiries can be sent directly to enrico.p@technion.ac.il.

Contact Person
Dr. Enrico Piergiacomi
Email: enrico.p@technion.ac.il
Humanities and Arts
History of Atomism
Dr. Enrico Piergiacomi
Field of Research
Postdoctoral position in History of Atomism at the Technion, Israel Institute of Technology Full-time scholarship: under request, the candidates can teach and/or support Dr. Piergiacomi’s courses in the history of philosophy of science. Applications are invited for one (1) full-time postdoctoral position at the Humanities & Arts department at Technion, Israel Institute of Technology (Haifa, Israel). The successful candidate will join the research laboratory directed by Dr. Enrico Piergiacomi and conduct independent and collaborative research under the project Digital Atomism: Democritus and the Democritean Tradition. The goal of the project is to conduct cutting-edge research on the earliest phase of atomism, namely Leucippus, Democritus, and the Democriteans (including but not limited to key figures like Anaxarchus, Metrodorus of Chios, and Nausiphanes), as well as in its subsequent reception. These thinkers not only laid the groundwork for the atomistic theories of Epicurus and Lucretius, but also served as a source of inspiration for corpuscular theories espoused by influential figures such as Francis Bacon, Galileo Galilei, and Pierre Gassendi. Their ideas also exerted a pervasive influence on various seemingly disparate intellectual strands, including scepticism (exemplified by Pyrrho and Sextus Empiricus), alchemy, libertinism, and even Marxism. Additionally, the project seeks to create a digital platform that will host a new collection of evidence on the ancient atomists and edit/translate texts of the Renaissance/early modern period that were directly influenced by these thinkers. An example is Giovanni Magneno’s Democritus reviviscens sive de atomis (Paris 1646). A list of desirable texts to be studied can be provided in advance.
Appointment

The research focus is open, insofar as it is established a clear connection between ancient atomism and the candidate’s area(s) of interest. Broadly conceived, the successful candidates will foster interdisciplinary collaborations that link the humanities to science and technology. Preferences will be given to scholars who have a good command of Greek and Latin, as well as who can work on both the ancient period and the Renaissance/early modern period.

The applicant is required to have a PhD in philosophy or classics, close to completion or awarded no later than 5 years ago. The ability and desire to conduct independent research are essential, and a publication record in a pertinent field is highly desirable.

Stipend: $30,000 per year.

The application (in English) should include:
• CV, including a list of publications
• One writing sample
• A research proposal (2-3 pages, bibliography excluded)
• Names and contact details of two/three expert referees (actual letters will be requested only from shortlisted candidates).

Start date: flexible, ideally no later than November/December 2024

Duration: 1 year (renewable to up to 3 years)

Please send applications by July 24 to Enrico Piergiacomi (enrico.p@technion.ac.il) with CC to Anat Glass (anatg@technion.ac). Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview near the end of July and the beginning of August. Their referees will be requested to submit the recommendations by that time.

Candidates who are not selected for a full-time position might be invited to visit the Technion for 2 to 12 months. Informal inquiries can be sent directly to enrico.p@technion.ac.il.

Contact Person
Dr. Enrico Piergiacomi
Email: enrico.p@technion.ac.il
Humanities and Arts
History of Atomism
Dr. Enrico Piergiacomi
Field of Research
Ph.D. candidate position in History of Atomism at the Technion, Israel Institute of Technology Full-time scholarship: under request, the candidates can teach and/or support Dr. Piergiacomi’s courses in the history of philosophy of science. The goal of the project is to conduct cutting-edge research on the earliest phase of atomism, namely Leucippus, Democritus, and the Democriteans (including but not limited to key figures like Anaxarchus, Metrodorus of Chios, and Nausiphanes), as well as in its subsequent reception. These thinkers not only laid the groundwork for the atomistic theories of Epicurus and Lucretius, but also served as a source of inspiration for corpuscular theories espoused by influential figures such as Francis Bacon, Galileo Galilei, and Pierre Gassendi. Their ideas also exerted a pervasive influence on various seemingly disparate intellectual strands, including scepticism (exemplified by Pyrrho and Sextus Empiricus), alchemy, libertinism, and even Marxism. Additionally, the project seeks to create a digital platform that will host a new collection of evidence on the ancient atomists and edit/translate texts of the Renaissance/early modern period that were directly influenced by these thinkers. An example is Giovanni Magneno’s Democritus reviviscens sive de atomis (Paris 1646). A list of desirable texts to be studied can be provided in advance.
Appointment

The research focus is open, insofar as it is established a clear connection between ancient atomism and the candidate’s area(s) of interest. Broadly conceived, the successful candidate will foster interdisciplinary collaborations that link the humanities to science and technology. Preferences will be given to students who have a good command of Greek and Latin, as well as who can work on both the ancient period and the Renaissance/early modern period.

Stipend: $1700 per month, with gradual increases based on academic performance and successful completion of a candidacy exam.

Start Date: February 2025

Duration: 3 years

Deadline: July 24, 2024 for the expression of interest; November 30, 2024, for the official application.

Please send by July 24 to Enrico Piergiacomi (enrico.p@technion.ac.il) with CC to Anat Glass (anatg@technion.ac) the following material:
• CV, including a list of publications (if any)
• Sample of written work
• A research proposal (2-3 pages, bibliography excluded)
• 2 letters of recommendation.

For more information about the department: https://humanities.technion.ac.il/en/.
For information about the acceptance conditions: https://graduate.technion.ac.il/en/prospective-students/

Note that a master thesis with a minimal 85 grade is required. Informal inquiries can be directed to Enrico Piergiacomi: enrico.p@technion.ac.il.

 

Contact Person
Dr. Enrico Piergiacomi
Email: enrico.p@technion.ac.il
Humanities and Arts
Ethics of AI
Dr. Avigail Ferdman
Field of Research
Post-doc Fellowship in Ethics of AI The Technology Ethics Lab at the Technion invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Ethics and Technology.               Position and Tasks The position is funded by the Notre Dame-IBM Technology Ethics Lab, and is in collaboration with Prof. Don Howard, co-director of Ethics of Emerging Technologies focus area at University of Notre Dame’s Reilly Center for Science, Technology, and Values. As a post-doc in this project, you will be involved in developing a normative framework for evaluating the goodness of AI tools and LLMs in particular, as well as developing an Embedded Ethics module that will be integrated into computer science courses at the University of Notre Dame and the Technion.                                                                                                                              Project Overview As AI systems, particularly Large Language Models (LLMs), become increasingly prevalent, there is growing concern about their ethical implications for society. Most discussions on this topic focus solely on the risks and harms associated with LLMs, overlooking their impact on human flourishing. As part of the Notre Dame-IBM Technology Ethics Lab call, this project aims to fill this gap by applying a virtue ethics approach to LLM environments and their relationship with the human good.      
Appointment

Requirements

PhD in a relevant field (ethics, political philosophy, philosophy of technology, philosophy of mind, or similar areas), normally by the time of appointment. A track record in publications in the relevant disciplines will be considered a plus.

Project duration

The Post-doctoral project is part of the “LLMs and a Well-Rounded Approach to Human Flourishing” project, concluding on February 2025. Post-doctoral position is 6-8 months between July 2024-Feb 2025 (inclusive).

Start Date: Immediate

How to Apply:
To apply please send an email indicating your interest to project leader Dr. Avigail Ferdman and include the following: CV; list of publications; writing sample; names and contact details of 2 referees.
Email: avigailf@technion.ac.il
Website: Call for Post-doc Fellowship in Ethics of AI

 

 

 

Contact Person
Dr. Avigail Ferdman
Email: avigailf@technion.ac
Faculty of Aerospace Engineering
High-Speed Air-Vehicle Sciences
Professor Tal Shima
Field of Research
The Department of Aerospace Engineering (AE) at the Technion – Israel institute of Technology invites applicants for multiple tenured or tenure-track faculty positions at all ranks in areas related to high-speed (hypersonic) flight, as part of the new Technion Center for High-Speed Flight. The AE Department at the Technion is dedicated to the creation, expansion, and dissemination of ideas and knowledge in the aerospace sciences and is committed to fostering interdisciplinary research that can address the grand challenges facing our society. Founded in 1954, the AE Department at the Technion is the only academic entity in Israel dedicated to cutting-edge research and education in the aerospace sciences. Enrolling around 400 undergraduate and 150 graduate students, the department serves a strategic role for the nation, maintaining Israel’s position as a leader in the global aerospace industry. The AE Department’s research and educational achievements are also recognized globally, with the department currently ranked 16th in the world according to the 2020 Shanghai Ranking. The department seeks individuals with outstanding potential for research achievements, who will provide inspiration to students and other faculty members, contribute proactively to both undergraduate and graduate level teaching, and add to the professional diversity of the academic community. The department is in the process of forming a center for high-speed flight, with dedicated experimental and numerical resources. Therefore, of particular interest are applicants involved in scientific disciplines related to supersonic and hypersonic flight domains. The non-exhaustive list of scientific expertise deemed relevant to the high-speed flight center have been identified as:
  • Aerodynamics/aerothermodynamics
  • Computational fluid dynamics
  • Optical diagnostics for high-speed and reacting flows
  • Multi-disciplinary design & optimization
  • Aeroelasticity
  • Aerospace materials and manufacturing technologies
Appointment

Candidates will be expected to conduct independent world-class research, supervise graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, teach undergraduate- and graduate-level courses, and acquire external research funding.

Applicants should have earned a Ph.D. or equivalent.

A review of applications will be ongoing until available positions are filled.

Interested candidates should submit their application package (consisting of a cover letter, curriculum vitae and list of publications, research statement, teaching statement, and contact details of at least five references) to:

Professor Tal Shima, Dean
Faculty of Aerospace Engineering
aedean@technion.ac.il

Contact Person
Professor Tal Shima
Email: aedean@technion.ac.il
Faculty of Aerospace Engineering
Hybrid Rocket Propellants
Associate Professor Joseph Lefkowitz
Field of Research
Rockets work by combustion which requires a fuel and an oxidizer. Solid and liquid rockets utilize fuel and oxidizer in the same phase (solid and liquid respectively). Hybrid rockets- the focus of our research- use fuels in the solid & oxidizers in the liquid phase. Hybrids are safe, cheap, allow thrust control and have a simpler design. However, without ignition of the propellant, our rocket’s not going anywhere, and that’s a challenge for hybrids. Hybrid ignition is plagued with problems such as delayed ignition and heavier motor weight to accommodate separate igniter systems. Our research therefore focuses on utilizing an energetic but safe propellant combinations that reacts exothermically and ignites rapidly, thereby potentially overcoming ignition problems in hybrids.
Appointment

Looking for students to work on Hybrid Rocket Propellants in the Combustion and Diagnostics Group.

Apply to:

joseph.lef@technion.ac.il

Website: https://aerospace.technion.ac.il/lab/cdl/

Contact Person
Associate Professor Joseph Lefkowitz
Email: joseph.lef@technion.ac.il
Faculty of Aerospace Engineering
Combustion Science
Associate Professor Joseph Lefkowitz
Field of Research
Ignition is one of the most challenging parts of high-speed propulsion systems. Our group conducts multi-disciplinary research using Nanosecond-pulsed High-frequency Discharge (NPHFD) Plasma to study and drastically improve combustion efficiency and enhancing ignition in gas turbines and advanced high-speed engines such as ramjets and scramjet. NPHFD Ignition Tunnel
  • Capable of high speed and high temperature flow
  • High speed infrared radiation spectroscopy
  • High speed schlieren imaging system
  • Collaboration with US Air Force Research Laboratory
  • Funded by the Israel Science Foundation and MAFAT
 
Appointment

Be Part of the Future of Aerospace Propulsion.

Open positions for MSc and PhD students to work on Combustion Science in the Combustion and Diagnostics Group.

Apply to:

joseph.lef@technion.ac.il

Website: https://aerospace.technion.ac.il/lab/cdl/

Contact Person
Associate Professor Joseph Lefkowitz
Email: joseph.lef@technion.ac.il
Faculty of Aerospace Engineering
Renewable Fuels
Associate Professor Joseph Lefkowitz
Field of Research
The major remaining technological challenges for a carbon free and sustainable future are storage and transport of renewable energies. Chemical storage of energy in the form of hydrogen and ammonia is one promising solution for both. In the combustion and diagnostic lab, we look at chemical processes involving these fuels, and how they can be improved. Prospective projects could investigate green ammonia production. Plasma-assisted combustion Ammonia combustion is challenging due to its resistance to ignition, low flame speed and high NOx emissions. A plasma discharge creates species that aid stable and clean combustion:
  • How to produce useful species under engine conditions
  • NOx and unburnt fuel reduction using plasma
  • Chemical kinetic mechanisms and modeling of plasma
  • Catalytic materials and catalysis modeling
  • Flame and ignition enhancement
  • And more…
Plasma-enhanced reforming To retrieve the energy stored in ammonia, it can be dissociated into reforming products in a plasma discharge:
  • Hydrogen yields
  • Other stable products for combustion: NOx, ozone
  • In future: plasma-assisted catalysis – both reforming and production
Appointment

Open positions for MSc and PhD students to work on renewable fuels in the Combustion and Diagnostics Group.

Apply to:

joseph.lef@technion.ac.il

Website: https://aerospace.technion.ac.il/lab/cdl/

Contact Person
Associate Professor Joseph Lefkowitz
Email: joseph.lef@technion.ac.il
Faculty of Aerospace Engineering
Measurement Techniques Development: Advanced Multi-Hotwire Anemometry
Professor Beni Cukurel
Field of Research
In order to experimentally quantify aero-thermo-acoustic performance of work addition processes (such as fans), unique instrumentation is necessary to provide instantaneous velocity, density and temperature fields. Decoupling the effect of flow parameters on the sensor output signal is considered to be one of the historic challenges. In this regard, we are working on advanced 4-wire hot wire anemometry technique that is able to decouple such fluctuations from the mainstream flow processes. Experimentally characterizing the Nusselt-Reynolds relation over each wire in a simple calibration process, and accounting for the compressibility effects by semi-empirical Mach corrections, the heat transfer behavior of each thin heated filament can be accurately described. By deriving the sensitivity of each variable theoretically, we are able to attain a reasonably nonsingular sensitivity matrix, formed by optimal selection of wire diameters and temperatures
Appointment

Requested profile (background and skills):

  • A pre-existing solid background, or a strong desire to acquire knowledge, in the following subjects is essential: Advanced Measurement Techniques, Data Processing, Electronic
    Circuits, Convection Heat Transfer.
  • Expertise in MATLAB is a strong benefit.
  • High level of English language proficiency is desirable.
  • Candidates are expected to be self-motivated, hardworking and team players.

This position is for MSc and PhD students

Start Date: Immediate

Apply to:
beni@cukurel.org

Website: https://bcukurel.net.technion.ac.il/

Contact Person
Professor Beni Cukurel
Email: beni@cukurel.org
Faculty of Aerospace Engineering
Measurement Techniques Development: Advanced Multispectral Infrared Thermography
Professor Beni Cukurel
Field of Research
Gas turbine engines heavily rely on the durability of hot-section components to achieve the required levels of performance, reliability, and safety. While high pressure turbines are exposed to gas path temperatures approaching their melting points, features such as cooling systems and environmental coatings are used in combination to meet design goals. The performance of these parts is critically dependent on the temperatures, cycles, time, and stresses achieved during engine operation. Thermometry systems offer nonintrusive optical temperature monitoring for hot-section diagnostics. However, their potential is currently hindered by poor absolute temperature accuracy (large error bounds), as a result of ill characterized uncertainty sources. Modern applications attempt to circumvent this issue by empirical corrections (target specific calibration), which is particularly problematic for surfaces with low and varying emissivity, as encountered in most metals. Unlike most common monochromatic pyrometers, we are focusing our efforts on multi-spectral thermography of unknown emissivity surfaces. Although the emissivity is typically a function of both wavelength and temperature, on sufficiently close spectral bands, per-scenario assumptions (such as graybody, linear change with wavelength, etc.) are valid, and provide direct solution to the system matrix. By acquiring multi-integration time images and conducting quantitative image fusion considering total exposure non-linearity compensation, the currently developing optimized multispectral radiation thermography technique is geared towards accurate 2-D temperature measurement of hot target objects, absent of any repeated calibration. Thereby, directly decoupling surface temperature could contribute to significant advances in online monitoring of gas turbin
Appointment

Requested profile (background and skills):

  • A pre-existing solid background, or a strong desire to acquire knowledge, in the following subjects is essential: Advanced Measurement Techniques, Data Processing, Radiation Heat Transfer, Multiphysics Modelling.
  • Expertise in MATLAB is a strong benefit.
  • High level of English language proficiency is desirable.
  • Candidates are expected to be self-motivated, hardworking and team players.

This position is for MSc and PhD students

Start Date: Immediate

Apply to:
beni@cukurel.org

Website: https://bcukurel.net.technion.ac.il/

Contact Person
Professor Beni Cukurel
Email: beni@cukurel.org
Faculty of Aerospace Engineering
Basic and Applied Heat Transfer: Heat Transfer Enhancement by Pulsating Coaxial Impinging Jets
Professor Beni Cukurel
Field of Research
In complex applications, where liquid-based cooling is not an option, cooling by impinging jets is an attractive alternative. Several studies have already observed that coaxial impinging jets improve the rate of heat transfer from a body in comparison to a single jet. The goal of the present research is to achieve a further augmentation in the rate of heat transfer by implementing appropriate jet control strategies, such as pulsation of the coaxial jets and addition of swirl component to velocity. The hypothesis is that this pulsation will modulate the strength and the frequency of the primary toroidal vortices that are generated due to the shear layer instabilities in the mixing regions of coaxial jets, and that heat transfer enhancement can be optimized for specific range of the inner and outer jet diameters ratio and pulsation frequency. The investigation entails a systematic study of the spatio-temporal heat transfer characteristics on a heated thin-foil by high-speed infrared thermography, and its detailed correlations to the flow-field measured by phase-locked tomographic particle image velocimetry. The results of the study are expected to significantly enhance heat transfer coefficients in impinging air jet applications and change the way impinging jet cooling is implemented in modern applications.
Appointment

Requested profile (background and skills):

  • A pre-existing solid background, or a strong desire to acquire knowledge, in the following subjects is essential: Basic and Applied Heat Transfer, Advanced
    Measurement Techniques.
  •  Expertise in finite element / volume solvers (such as COMSOL, ANSYS, Fluent, CFX), and proficiency in MATLAB is a strong benefit.
  • High level of English language proficiency is desirable.
  • Candidates are expected to be self-motivated, hardworking and team players.

This position is for MSc and PhD students

Start Date: Immediate

Apply to:
beni@cukurel.org

Website: https://bcukurel.net.technion.ac.il/

Contact Person
Professor Beni Cukurel
Email: beni@cukurel.org
Faculty of Aerospace Engineering
Basic and Applied Heat Transfer: Acoustically Enhanced Forced Convection in Compact Heat Exchangers
Professor Beni Cukurel
Field of Research
Towards enhancing the efficiency of gas turbines, most thermodynamic cycles require heat to be either added or dissipated by a heat exchanger, which operates by associating two streams of different thermal potential. Due to form factor limitations of many sizes restrained applications, the state of the art is advancing towards more compact designs. This forms the need towards higher performance and efficiency heat exchangers – enabling more heat transfer for the same size heat exchanger unit with an unchanged pressure drop. Therefore, we focus on studying the convective heat transfer ramifications of acoustically excited smooth and turbulated walls. Determined by the resistance of the thermal boundary layer, convective heat transfer is undoubtedly a surface phenomenon, only dependent on the near wall region. Therefore, by acoustic streaming of wall bound flow and formation of a coupled Stokes layer, a local influence on the fluid-solid interface can be achieved without simultaneously affecting the mainstream flow motion – increasing heat transfer performance. However, when the net heat exchange of the flat surface is still insufficient, pertubrators are used to promote transport phenomena by improved mixing with the free stream. In order to improve the efficiency of this periodically reattaching flow problem, we use acoustic resonance driven standing waves to trigger a complex instability dynamic. The instability initiates a process of wavelength conversion by Tolmien-Schlichting waves that are later amplified into Kelvin-Helmoltz instability mechanisms in the free shear layer. Globally, considering the closely confined internal air flow inside highly branched heat exchangers, the coupled resonance behavior of interconnected passages and cavities exert a strong influence on the internal convection heat transfer, absent of additional pressure penalty. Neither of these engineering problems has previously received much prior attention.
Appointment

Requested profile (background and skills):

  • A pre-existing solid background, or a strong desire to acquire knowledge, in the following subjects is essential: Basic and Applied Heat Transfer, Energy Systems,
    Advanced Measurement Techniques.
  • Expertise in MATLAB and / or LabView is a strong benefit.
  • High level of English language proficiency is desirable.
  • Candidates are expected to be self-motivated, hardworking and team players.

This position is for MSc and PhD students

Start Date: Immediate

Apply to:
beni@cukurel.org

Website: https://bcukurel.net.technion.ac.il/

Contact Person
Professor Beni Cukurel
Email: beni@cukurel.org
Faculty of Aerospace Engineering
Basic and Applied Heat Transfer: Active Turbomachinery Noise Cancellation via Thermo-Acoustic Transducer
Professor Beni Cukurel
Field of Research
Majority of current investigations focus on attenuation of tonal frequencies by active and passive techniques, as well as local noise cancellation at the point of the recipient. However, the anticipated drastic progress on noise reduction can likely stem from sound cancellation at the source. Forming equal-amplitude and opposite-phase pressure waves to the noise, the sound emanating from the system can be negated. Thus far, the technological issue hindering the practical implementation of this approach has been absence of devices, which can be mounted on the entire noise generating surface without affecting the intended operation. Although the moving-coil loudspeaker has seen the most scientific development over the past 150 years, other forms of sound reproduction exist. In particular, thermophones utilize periodic Joule heating of an electrically conductive body to create surface temperature fluctuations, which are then converted into pressure waves by the thermo-acoustic effect. To date, a comprehensive model, which captures the exact mechanism of heat transfer in such devices, does not exist. Therefore, we have been working on a semi-analytical solution that couples the dual-phase-lag hyperbolic heat conduction problem with the ballistic transport on the surface. Considering the wave nature of conduction in small timescales, our model predicts the existence of thermal shocks, thermal resonances, and thermal interference patterns. Based on these estimates, we have engineered thin solid and epoxy media, stretched it between copper electrodes and excited with a combination of direct and alternating currents. Applying this formation on top of a conventional loudspeaker, our method has achieved acoustic cloaking by 500-fold reduction of the generated sound pressure levels. The next stage of the project focuses on reducing the aero-acoustic noise generated by the rotor-stator interaction in a small-scale ducted fan engine, where the thermophone will be deposited on the stator.
Appointment

Requested profile (background and skills):

  • A pre-existing solid background, or a strong desire to acquire knowledge, in the following subjects is essential: Basic and Applied Heat Transfer, Multiphysics
    Modelling, Acoustics.
  •  Expertise in finite element / volume solvers (such as COMSOL, ANSYS, Fluent, CFX), and proficiency in MATLAB is a strong benefit.
  • High level of English language proficiency is desirable.
  • Candidates are expected to be self-motivated, hardworking and team players.

This position is for MSc and PhD students

Start Date: Immediate

Apply to:
beni@cukurel.org

Website: https://bcukurel.net.technion.ac.il/

Contact Person
Professor Beni Cukurel
Email: beni@cukurel.org
Faculty of Aerospace Engineering
Turbomachinery: Adaptive Cycle Micro-Turbofan Engine
Professor Beni Cukurel
Field of Research
As the operational envelope of unmanned air vehicles expands into the high sub-sonic and transonic speed range, the engine design process requires compromises in thrust, weight, fuel consumption, size, reliability, and manufacturing cost. Moreover, the engine requirements for multiple operating points, consisting of loitering during reconnaissance and high-speed flight during cruise, are conflicting as design criteria for an efficient propulsion system. In general, micro-turbojet engines may offer a simple design capable of providing high levels of thrust, but are marked by poor fuel consumption, hindering range. In contrast, larger platforms utilize turbofan engine architectures due to their greater propulsive efficiency at low flight velocities. The goal of our project is the development of a variable cycle micro gas turbine engine, which operates via integration of a fan by a continuously variable transmission into an existing micro-turbojet with an adaptive bypass nozzle. The developed solution significantly improves maximum thrust, reduces fuel consumption by maintaining the core independently running at its optimum, and enables a wider operational range, all the meanwhile preserving a simple single spool configuration. Moreover, the introduction of a variable fan coupling allows real-time optimization for both “fly-fast” and “loiter” modes.
Appointment

Requested profile (background and skills):

  • A pre-existing solid background, or a strong desire to acquire knowledge, in the following subjects is essential: Cycle Analysis, System Design and Integration,
    Turbomachinery Aerodynamics.
  •  Expertise in finite element / volume solvers (such as COMSOL, ANSYS, Fluent, CFX), and proficiency in MATLAB is a strong benefit.
  • High level of English language proficiency is desirable.
  • Candidates are expected to be self-motivated, hardworking and team players.

This position is for MSc and PhD students

Start Date: Immediate

Apply to:
beni@cukurel.org

Website: https://bcukurel.net.technion.ac.il/

Contact Person
Professor Beni Cukurel
Email: beni@cukurel.org
Faculty of Aerospace Engineering
Turbomachinery: Effusion and Skin Cooling for Micro Gas Turbines
Professor Beni Cukurel
Field of Research
As the power and thrust requirements from modern micro turbomachines increase, they pose new challenges on the thermal management of the units. As such, the turbines of these devices are operating in increasingly harsher thermal environments and as the micro turbine are currently mostly uncooled, new cooling paradigms have to be explored to further promote the state of the art. Therefore, we are using our turbine research facilities to develop effusion and skin cooling methods for micro gas turbines. Previously used only in their larger counterparts, the transition of these methods to smaller scales is not trivial and requires significant scientific and experimental inputs in order to provide viable cooling solution for micro turbines
Appointment

Requested profile (background and skills):

  • A pre-existing solid background, or a strong desire to acquire knowledge, in the following subjects is essential: Turbomachinery Aerodynamics, Heat Transfer,
    Advanced Measurement Techniques.
  • Expertise in finite element / volume solvers (such as COMSOL, ANSYS, Fluent, CFX), and proficiency in MATLAB is a strong benefit.
  • High level of English language proficiency is desirable.
  • Candidates are expected to be self-motivated, hardworking and team players.

This position is for MSc and PhD students

Start Date: Immediate

Apply to:
beni@cukurel.org

Website: https://bcukurel.net.technion.ac.il/

Contact Person
Professor Beni Cukurel
Email: beni@cukurel.org
Faculty of Aerospace Engineering
Turbomachinery: Inverted Brayton Bottoming Cycle for Hot Gas Energy Recovery
Professor Beni Cukurel
Field of Research
In numerous widely used application (such as micro gas turbines, fuel cells and internal combustion engines) significant amount of thermal energy is expelled with hot waste gas. The inverted Brayton bottoming cycle (IBC) offers a way to utilize this expelled heat and boost the overall thermodynamic performance of the system. It makes use of high temperature exhaust gas in near-atmospheric conditions by expansion into vacuum. This avoids issues of backpressure and increases the potential energy recovery from exhaust heat. Our research project focuses on the design, development and validation of the IBC system concept in application-relevant conditions with the ultimate goal of assessing the actual impact on the system performance.
Appointment

Requested profile (background and skills):

  • A pre-existing solid background, or a strong desire to acquire knowledge, in the following subjects is essential: Cycle Analysis, Advanced Measurement Techniques,
    System Design and Integration.
  • Expertise in MATLAB and LabView is a strong benefit.
  • High level of English language proficiency is desirable.
  • Candidates are expected to be self-motivated, hardworking and team players.

This position is for MSc and PhD students

Start Date: Immediate

Apply to:
beni@cukurel.org

Website: https://bcukurel.net.technion.ac.il/

Contact Person
Professor Beni Cukurel
Email: beni@cukurel.org

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