The position might either focus on effective prediction of added resistance and speed loss due to waves, or it might focus on using measurement data from ships in operation as a tool for improved prediction methods and/or optimization of various aspects of the operation of the ship, like selection of speed and route, trim, propeller pitch, or autopilot control. A third option could be measurability of hull surface condition (effect of roughness and fouling).
NTNU and Norwegian Marine Technology Research Institute (MARINTEK) have together established a Centre for Research-based Innovation in maritime transportation, SFI SMART Maritime http://www.smartmaritime.no/ An important research topic in the centre is how the performance of ships is affected by varying operational conditions, like waves and wind, steering, loading condition, hull condition etc.
The position might either focus on effective prediction of added resistance and speed loss due to waves, or it might focus on using measurement data from ships in operation as a tool for improved prediction methods and/or optimization of various aspects of the operation of the ship, like selection of speed and route, trim, propeller pitch, or autopilot control. A third option could be measurability of hull surface condition (effect of roughness and fouling). The detailed topic might to some extent be tailored to the expertise of the candidate, as long as it is related to hydrodynamics and fit with the aims of SMART Maritime.
The candidate will be part of an active research group on hydrodynamics, in a large faculty with world-class researchers. We have access to large, up-to-date hydrodynamic laboratories, as well as powerful computing cluster and CFD software.
Qualifications: PhD degree in marine hydrodynamics, fluid dynamics, aerodynamics, or another relevant field, with a topic which qualifies for research on added resistance of ships due to waves, ship performance monitoring, and/or analysis of measurements and large datasets. All applicants must be able to communicate fluently in English (in speaking and writing).
Further information about the Postdoctoral fellowship and how to apply can be obtained here
For further information, please contact the manager of WP2 - Hull and propeller optimization , Professor Sverre Steen (sverre.steen@ntnu.no).