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Funded PDF, PhD, and MASc Positions in Integrated Thermal Reduced Order Modeling and Model-Based Safety Assessment for Aerospace and Space Systems Concordia University in Canada
Degree Level
Master's, PhD, Postdoc
Field of study
Mechanical Engineering
Funding
Funded PDF, PhD, and MASc positions. Preference is given to applicants eligible for Canadian funding schemes. The post does not specify stipend amount, tuition coverage, or exact funding package details.
Country
Canada
University
Concordia University

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Funded opportunities are available at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada, for a PDF, PhD, and MASc project on integrated thermal reduced order modeling and model-based safety assessment for early-stage aerospace and space system design.
The project addresses a key gap in aerospace engineering: thermal behavior and safety assessment are often treated separately, which can lead to conservative margins and costly redesigns. The research aims to develop and validate a unified framework that couples thermal reduced order modeling with model-based safety assessment to study how thermal effects influence degradation, reliability, and fault propagation during early design.
Research themes include aerospace systems, thermal modeling, multiphysics simulation, reliability engineering, fault propagation, digital engineering, and safety-critical system analysis. The demo application is an industrial space propulsion case involving a liquid injection thrust vector control system, with direct interaction with industrial engineers and exposure to industrial toolchains.
PDF role: lead development and validation of thermal ROMs and integrate them into industrial digital engineering workflows. Strong expertise in thermal modeling, multiphysics simulation, numerical methods, or aerospace systems is needed.
PhD role: develop thermally aware model-based safety assessment methodologies, including degradation modeling, AltaRica 3.0 safety modeling, and coupling physics-based and safety models.
MASc role: work on system modeling, validation, simulation studies, and aerospace/space case studies.
Applicants should have a background in aerospace, mechanical, systems, reliability engineering, or a related area, along with strong analytical and programming skills. Experience with simulation, safety assessment, and model-based engineering is an asset. The post notes a preference for applicants eligible for Canadian funding schemes.
To apply, email a motivation letter, CV, and transcript to Dr. Jonathan Liscouët and Dr. Susan Liscouët-Hanke. Use the subject line matching the role: PDF Application – Thermal MBSA Project, PhD Application – Thermal MBSA Project, or MASc Application – Thermal MBSA Project. Applications are open until filled, so early submission is encouraged.
Applicants from underrepresented groups in engineering and those with nonstandard academic pathways are encouraged to apply, and a one-page explanatory statement may be included.
Funding details
Funded PDF, PhD, and MASc positions. Preference is given to applicants eligible for Canadian funding schemes. The post does not specify stipend amount, tuition coverage, or exact funding package details.
What's required
Background in aerospace, mechanical, systems, reliability engineering or a related field. Strong analytical and programming skills are required. Experience with simulation, safety assessment, and model-based engineering is an asset. Preference is given to applicants eligible for Canadian funding schemes.
How to apply
Email a motivation letter, CV, and transcript to Dr. Jonathan Liscouët and Dr. Susan Liscouët-Hanke. Use the appropriate subject line for PDF, PhD, or MASc applications. Applications are open until filled, so apply as soon as possible.
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