Project Associate at the Dept. of Aerospace, IISc, Bangalore – CFD to 
understand the effect of stratification on turbulent flows

About the job: Turbulent fluid flows are found everywhere - from natural 
phenomenon to engineering systems. When such flows are influenced by 
stratification – variations in properties such as temperature, salinity or 
viscosity – they behave in interesting ways. This project aims to explore how 
different stratification mechanisms interact to influence flow behaviour. We 
will use computational fluid dynamic (CFD) simulations such as direct numerical 
simulations (DNS) and reduced-order-modelling techniques to explore the 
underlying physical mechanisms that govern such flows. 

Qualification: Bachelors or Masters in Physics, Mechanical Engineering, 
Aerospace Engineering or related disciplines. Experience with the programming 
language Python is essential. An understanding of CFD techniques like DNS will 
be relevant to the project. 

Duration: 6 months (including a 1-month probationary period) starting 
immediately. Possible extensions for up to 1 year.

Salary: As per the standard IISc project associate salary scales.

Deadlines: For full consideration please send CV and a cover letter to the 
email anagham@iisc.ac.in before the end of 18th of December, 2024. However, the 
position will be open until filled. In you email, please include the subject 
line ‘PA: CFD for stratified flows’. 

Contact: Dr. Anagha Madhusudanan (DST-INSPIRE Faculty Fellow, Dept. of 
Aerospace Engg.). Email: anagham@iisc.ac.in.