Research Associate Position in Theoretical Microhydrodynamics
We are looking for highly motivated PhD scholars to work on problems in theoretical microhydrodynamics. The available position is for a Research Associate (I, II or III), depending on prior post-doctoral experience, under the auspices of the SERB project titled: "Motion of anisotropic particles in viscoelastic shearing flows: Microstructure, rheology and shear-induced migration".
Eligibility Criteria:
- Strong background in microhydrodynamics
- Expertise in applied mathematics and physics
- Published/accepted papers in top-tier Mechanics/Physics journals (e.g., Journal of Fluid Mechanics, Physical Review Fluids, Physical Review Letters, etc.)
Research Focus:
The principal research problem will involve the use of a spheroidal harmonics framework to determine the position-cum-orientation dynamics of an anisotropic particle in a viscoelastic shearing flow as a function of the Deborah number. The outcomes will be applied to a range of suspension-related problems including:
- Rheology
- Shear-induced migration
- Scalar transport
- Hydrodynamic stability
Motivated candidates will also have opportunities to work on other fundamental problems in fluid mechanics, such as:
- Particle motion in stratified fluids
- Statistical mechanical theory for bacterial turbulence
- Active Matter studies
- Elastic and inertio-elastic instabilities
Application Details:
Interested applicants may send their resume along with supporting materials (papers/preprints) to:
sganesh[at]jncasr[dot]ac[dot]in, emuoffice[at]jncasr[dot]ac[dot]in
Deadline: January 15th, 2023
