Research Assistant (RA) in Sports-Engineering Aerodynamics

Job Posting Details

Several research assistant positions are available at Aerodynamics Acoustics and Noise control Technology Centre (AANTC), HKUST. The position is part of an exciting opportunity to work with professional sports teams, aerodynamic specialists, and racing car professionals. The successful applicant will participate in a multi-year research project that focuses on experimental, numerical, and analytical methods to investigate and improve the aerodynamic performance and racing strategies of professional cyclists, windsurfers, triathletes and so on. The research will be centred around the large low-noise wind tunnel at HKUST. The computational modelling work will be conducted using on-site and off-site supercomputing facilities. Field tests in collaboration with Hong Kong Sports Institute are also possible. The position can lead to PhD/MPhil opportunities.

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