Job Description:
We are seeking a Project Associate I to model and simulate the Rotary Kiln 
sponge iron (DRI) making process. This role is a unique opportunity to:
  •Develop advanced heat and mass transfer for the reduction of iron ore and 
   combustion of coal involving packed beds.
  •Innovate in CFD modelling for gas flow through packed beds.
  •Dive deeper into interaction among the various phases.
  •Mentor and guide the next generation of postgraduate students.

Who We’re Looking For:
  •A Ph.D. holder in Chemical, Metallurgy, Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil, 
   Physics,or related fields.
  •Proficiency in OpenFOAM, LIGGGHTS open source software and programming 
   languages such as C/C++ and Python-
  •Expertise in modelling multiphase flows including DEM.

Desirable Skills:
  •An academic spirit, eager to explore and publish.
  •Experience in parallel computing and developing graphical user-interface for 
   scientific codes would be advantageous.

Other information:
 
The consolidated salary for Project Associate I will be Indian Rupees (INR) 
75,000/- to 90,000/- per month. The appointment would be for 1 year. This 
position may be extended further for the right candidate depending upon the 
availability of the fund. We offer a vibrant, collaborative environment at 
India’s premier research institute. Interested candidates are requested to send 
their recent CV, any two published paper/s, and the contact details of two 
references to: govindg@iisc.ac.in

Note: Candidates who had applied earlier must not apply again for this position. 
Their application will not be considered.