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ERDC-CHL: Computational Fluid Dynamics - Total Dissolved Gases

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education · Vicksburg, MS · Yesterday
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U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) — Reference Code: ERDC-CHL-2026-0014

About the role

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center's Coastal & Hydraulics Laboratory (CHL) performs research on ocean, estuarine, riverine, and watershed systems in support of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the Department of Defense (DOD) Task Force in support of the Ocean Commission. A multi-disciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and support personnel work in CHL's internationally known, unique facilities, which include approximately 1.7 million square feet of physical facilities and high-performance computing facilities at the DOD Supercomputing Research Center. The Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) project at CHL is creating USACE-specific capabilities and workflows within the OpenFOAM software to enable USACE engineers and scientists to better solve water resources problems. One capability being added and improved in OpenFOAM is the treatment of Total Dissolved Gases (TDG).

Responsibilities

  • Gain experience in the numerical and practical aspects of research and design of TDG implementation with OpenFOAM under the guidance of a mentor.
  • Attend workshops and trainings to advance education and knowledge.
  • Independently utilize skills and engage with experts in innovative ideas to move the proposed research forward.

Benefits

This fellowship provides the opportunity to independently utilize your skills and engage with experts in innovative ideas to move the proposed research forward.

  • Stipend determined by ERDC-CHL (typically based on academic standing, discipline, experience, and research facility location).
  • Health Insurance Supplement (participants eligible to purchase health insurance through ORISE; proof of health insurance required).
  • Relocation Allowance.
  • Training and Travel Allowance.

Participants are affiliated with ORISE for administration of the appointment through the ORISE appointment letter and Terms of Appointment. This program is administered by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), established via an interagency agreement between DOE and DoD. Participants do not enter into an employee/employer relationship with ORISE, ORAU, DoD, or any other office or agency.

Schedule

  • Anticipated start date: January 2027 (exact start dates determined at time of selection and in coordination with the selected candidate).
  • Appointment length: Full-time six-month research appointment; may be extended depending on funding availability, project assignment, program rules, and participant availability.

Location

Vicksburg, Mississippi

Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or a related STEM field.
  • Familiarity with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) preferred.
  • U.S. citizenship required.
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Discipline: Engineering (including but not limited to Aerospace and Aeronautical, Chemical, Civil, Communications, Computer and Systems, Electrical and Electronic, Energy, Engineering Physics, Engineering Sciences, Environmental, Materials Science, Mechanical, Mechatronics/Robotics/Automation, Metallurgical, Mining and Minerals, Naval Architecture and Marine, Nuclear, Ocean, Petroleum, Polymer Engineering).

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