27 Apr 2021

M.A.

Doctoral Researcher (f/m/d – 75 %)
for the CRC 1173 Project “Mixing and resonances in magnetic fluids”
The Collaborative Research Center “Wave phenomena – analysis and numerics” (CRC 1173), of the Karlsruhe Institute for Technology (KIT) is currently seeking to recruit, as soon as possible, limited to three years a doctoral Researcher (f/m/d – 75 %).
Stability and the asymptotic behavior are central questions in the study of fluid dynamics and partial differential equations. Here in particular mixing effects have become a prominent field of research. On the one hand, mixing effects introduce very fine scales which pose major challenges for the modeling and stability analysis. On the other hand, these rapid oscillations also lead to cancellation and homogenization which has a stabilizing effect on the velocity field of a fluid — a phenomenon which is known as inviscid damping. Building on results for the Euler and the Vlasov-Poisson equations, a main objective of the project “Mixing and resonances in magnetic fluids” will be to extend these results to include magnetic interactions in fluids
More details about the position can be found here.
Applicants should have:
Excellent Master or an equivalent degree in Mathematics. Strong background in one of the following fields: partial differential equations, harmonic analysis, mathematical physics. We expect good writing and oral communication skills in English along with the ability to work independently within an international team.
Applications should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interest, contact information for two referees, and copies of degree certificate(s).
Please apply until May 15, 2021, using the vacancy number 2009/2021, and electronically via office@waves.kit.edu. For further information, please contact Dr. Christian Zillinger, christian.zillinger@kit.edu, or Ms. Laurette Lauffer, laurette.lauffer@kit.edu.