Master’s and PhD position in simulation of Fluid,and Structure interactions in hydraulic Turbines*

We are looking for motivated Master’s and PhD students to join our research team at the Hydropower Innovation Center (HEKI) at Université Laval. These fully funded positions are part of MD-Francis, a five-year collaborative research initiative involving four universities and six industrial partners. The objective of the project is to characterize the impact of anomalies on the operation of hydraulic turbines. Project Overview During your graduate studies, you will develop novel numerical methods applied to fluid–structure interactions (FSI) in hydraulic turbines. Project Highlights Integration of theory, experiments, data analysis, and machine learning Collaboration within an international and interdisciplinary research environment 💡 Ideal Candidate Profile Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or physics engineering (or equivalent) Strong background in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) Knowledge of fluid–structure interactions (FSI) and turbomachinery Programming experience Curious, motivated, and collaborative mindset 🎓 What We Offer Competitive scholarships: 2 years for master’s students and 4 years for PhD students (or top-up for external award holders) Access to cutting-edge research facilities Funding for conferences, training, and professional development 📩 Interested? Please send an email to Mathieu.Olivier@gmc.ulaval.ca with: Your CV A cover letter outlining your interests, goals, and aspirations Your academic transcripts and class ranking