Please note that the position is already filled

Postdoc position*
Title:  Analysis, computation and mathematical modeling of reaction-diffusion processes in catalyst layers of PEM fuel cells.
 
Description: This research project will focus on numerical solution, analysis and sensitivity study with respect to geometrical parameters (more generally, shape optimization analysis) of the reaction-diffusion processes and related transport phenomena in the micropores of catalyst layers in PEM fuel cells. This will be a key to gain insight into the reaction near the triple-phase boundary. The dynamics are given by a system of nonlinear PDEs (conservation laws). The goal of this research is to investigate mass and charge transfer, as well as local reaction rates, in a multi-phase medium (gas pores, water, proton exchange membrane, Carbon/Pt).

This position is part of the Mathematical Modelling and Scientific Computation (MMSC) group, an industrially-funded partnership between academics and Ballard (BC, Canada), supported by MITACS (NCE). Ballard is widely regarded as a world leader in fuel cell research and manufacturing.

Eligibility Requirements: A PhD (or equivalent) in Applied Mathematics is required. Applicants should have a strong background in computational methods (finite elements) and PDEs. Any knowledge in shape optimization, math. modeling and c++ programming is a definite asset.

Location: Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Ottawa, ON, Canada  (with frequent visits to UOIT, Oshawa, ON).

Salary: $40,000CAD.

Starting date: Pending approval of funding, the start date of the position will be July (or September) 1, 2005 and the anticipated duration of the position will be two years. The applicants should submit: (i) an AMS standard cover sheet, (ii) a CV with a publication list and any teaching experience, (iii) a description of current research interests and career plans, and (iv) at least two letters of recommendation. The application may be sent by mail or via email.

Deadline Date: Open until position is filled.

Interested candidates should contact Arian Novruzi or Peter Berg.

Contact:

Arian Novruzi	Peter Berg
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, office 305E	Faculty of Science, UOIT
585 King Edward (KED)	2000 Simcoe Street N
Ottawa, ON, K1N 6N5 Canada	Oshawa, ON, L1H 7K4, Canada
tel: (1 613) 562 5800 ext 3530	tel: (1 905) 721 3111 ext 2457
e-mail: novruzi@uottawa.ca	e-mail: peter.berg@uoit.ca
web : www.mathstat.uottawa.ca/~novuzi	web: www.science.uoit.ca

*Supported by Mitacs and University of Ottawa/Fields institute. The research is part of a larger Ballard-Mitacs collaboration project on modelling, computing and analyzing fuel cell dynamics.