Assistant Research Professor
About The Position
We are searching for a multi-phase combustion computational fluid dynamics (CFD) Research Professor to join our Technology Concepts and Modeling Department in the Energy Sciences and Power Systems Division at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. You will perform CFD simulations of chemically reacting thermal power systems for undersea and other unique applications using existing commercially available codes and existing high performance computing (HPC) infrastructure. You will identify key physics of the systems through simulations to drive actionable design recommendations, and identify gaps between existing modeling infrastructure and the state of the art, and make recommendations for the necessary resources to close the gaps. You will engage with related academic units and faculty at Penn State University to foster collaboration and leverage University resources. You will communicate with internal management, program sponsors, and other stakeholders, and develop ideas and proposals for potential new programs.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or closely related field with less than 5 years of experience post-dissertation
- Knowledge and use of commercial CFD codes in a HPC environment for the design of practical combustion devices for propulsion applications
- Demonstrated experience using CFD to model a chemically reacting or combustion system
- Desire to produce scientific reports, publications, and presentations
- Must be a U.S. citizen to apply.
Nice To Haves
- Additional knowledge of commercial codes, especially STAR-CCM+
- Past success with of detailed CAD geometry and grid generation for simulations
- Proven track record of funded activities from various government agencies
- Current eligibility for access to classified information at the [Secret/Top Secret] level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required
Responsibilities
- Perform CFD simulations of chemically reacting thermal power systems for undersea and other unique applications using existing commercially available codes and existing high performance computing (HPC) infrastructure
- Identify key physics of the systems through simulations to drive actionable design recommendations
- Identify gaps between existing modeling infrastructure and the state of the art, and make recommendations for the necessary resources to close the gaps
- Engage with related academic units and faculty at Penn State University to foster collaboration and leverage University resources
- Communicate with internal management, program sponsors, and other stakeholders
- Develop ideas and proposals for potential new programs
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Robust retirement plans
- 75% tuition discount for employees, eligible spouses, and children
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
