1 PhD position (DC8) within Marie Sklodowska-Curie Action project "DESIRE"

  • Gif-sur-Yvette, Essonne
  • CDD
  • Temps-plein
  • Il y a 13 heures
Offer DescriptionThe DESIRE project (Decarbonising Energy-intenSIve industries with REnewable synthetic fuels) is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie (MSCA) Doctoral Network, designed to train the next generation of specialists in e-fuel utilization. DESIRE will equip 15 PhD researchers with cutting-edge expertise in combustion science, chemical kinetics, fluid dynamics, and digital modeling, preparing them to revolutionize industrial energy systems and accelerate Europe's energy transition. This ambitious goal will be achieved by developing advanced experimental and computational tools to characterize e-fuel combustion processes, optimize fuel-flexible technologies, and integrate machine learning-driven digital twins for predictive combustion modeling. The research program will cover a wide range of e-fuels (H₂, NH₃, CH₃OH, DME, OME) and their applications in industrial furnaces, gas turbines, burners, and transport engines, ensuring compatibility with existing infrastructures.DESIRE's strong academic-industrial consortium, including leading universities, research institutes, and industrial partners, will provide interdisciplinary training spanning chemical and mechanical engineering, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), experimental combustion diagnostics, and techno-economic feasibility analysis. Through structured secondments, industry collaborations, and high-level scientific training, DESIRE aims to create a cohort of highly skilled researchers ready to drive the next generation of sustainable energy solutions in industry and academia.At once, the project will pave the way for large-scale adoption of renewable synthetic fuels, enabling a climate-neutral economy while offering PhD candidates a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of Europe's sustainable energy transformation.The open position is:DC8: Modeling and simulation of turbulent flames in distributed combustion regime via a hybrid RANS (Reynolds averaged Navier Stokes approach) / LES (Large Eddy Simulation) formulation (CNRS, ULB) Supervisor: Denis Veynante (CNRS)Where to apply E-maildesire-project@polimi.itRequirementsResearch Field Engineering » Aerospace engineering Education Level Master Degree or equivalentResearch Field Engineering » Chemical engineering Education Level Master Degree or equivalentResearch Field Engineering » Industrial engineering Education Level Master Degree or equivalentResearch Field Engineering » Mechanical engineering Education Level Master Degree or equivalentResearch Field Engineering » Thermal engineering Education Level Master Degree or equivalentSpecific RequirementsPlease, refer to the project website for more detailsLanguages ENGLISH Level GoodInternal Application form(s) neededApplication Form - Template DC8.pdfEnglish(54.92 KB - PDF)Additional InformationBenefitsSalary:Baseline for gross amounts:
  • University of Paris-Saclay - CNRS (France): Gross salary is 4.557 €/month.
Candidates are eligible also of 660 €/month family supplement, if applicable. The net salary depends on specific Country National taxation and social security contribution.Eligibility criteriaCandidates must fulfil the following minimum eligibility criteria: * They do not hold a Ph.D. degree at the start of their assignment at host institution.
  • They have not resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of host institution for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before their date of recruitment.
  • Must fulfil the conditions for enrolment to PhD programme at the host institution. For details about the criteria, please refer to detailed description of positions found at
or contact .The eligibility of the researcher will be determined at the date of their first recruitment in the action. Date of Recruitment means the first day of the employment of the researcher for the purposes of the action (i.e. the starting date indicated in the employment contract).Selection processThe selection process will have two phases: a first curricular phase and a second interview phase for the shortlisted candidates of the first phase. Details about the second phase will be made available to the candidates by the evaluation committees.Required documentation: * Application form with privacy consent
  • CV using the European template
  • List of publications, including M.Sc. thesis, if available
  • Copy of up to three selected publications, if available
  • Copy of academic degree/diploma (if available) and/or academic transcripts (course grades / subject scores) at the time of application
  • Certificate of English language, if necessary
  • Signed copy of passport / identity card
  • Motivation letter
  • Contact details of two referents (including the academic mentor)
Any application that is not compliant to the above will not be considered for the selection process.Send the full application to:Additional commentsKey Responsabilities:
  • Carry out their research projects within 36 months culminating in a PhD thesis.
  • Participate in Secondments both in Academia and Industry.
  • Participate in research and training activities within the DESIRE network.
  • Disseminate their research in the scientific community and through public engagement activities ensuring visibility.
Website for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Université Paris-Saclay (UPS) Country France State/Province Paris City Gif-sur-Yvette Postal Code 91190 Street Rue Joliot Curie 8 GeofieldContact State/ProvinceParis CityGif-sur-Yvette WebsiteStreetRue Joliot Curie 8 Postal Code91190 E-Maildesire-project@polimi.itSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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