Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

Organisation/Company University of Calgary Department Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Research Field Engineering » Aerospace engineering Engineering » Mechanical engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 1 Oct 2026 - 00:00 (America/Vancouver) Country Canada Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The Combustion and Flow Research Group at the University of Calgary invites applications for fully funded thesis-based MSc positions in spray combustion, fuel injection, and aerospace propulsion.

Research topics include aerospace injector design, high-pressure fuel sprays, atomization and mixing, spray combustion, sustainable aviation fuels, optical diagnostics, and CFD modelling.



Students will have access to advanced high-pressure/high-temperature spray facilities, high-speed diagnostics, and computational resources.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. Experience in combustion, fluid mechanics, experiments, CAD, CFD, or programming is desirable but not required.

Requirements

Research Field Engineering » Aerospace engineering Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Research Field Engineering » Mechanical engineering Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. A robust background in fluid mechanics and thermodynamics is expected. Experience with combustion, fuel injection, spray diagnostics, CFD, CAD, or scientific programming is an asset. Candidates should have strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.

📌 Fully Funded MSc Position – Spray Combustion and Aerospace Fuel-Injection Systems (Calgary)
🏢 University of Calgary
📍 Calgary