Post Doctoral Research Associate

The University of Toledo • Toledo, OH

1d • $85,000

About The Position

The Department of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering at The University of Toledo seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to conduct and coordinate interdisciplinary research in thermal sciences, computational modeling, advanced manufacturing, and industrial process optimization. The successful candidate will contribute to research projects involving industrial glass manufacturing, high-temperature thermal systems, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), heat transfer, combustion, thermal energy storage, experimental instrumentation, and data-driven modeling and optimization.

The position requires independently conducting research, managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, mentoring and coordinating graduate student researchers, and collaborating with faculty, industrial partners, and other stakeholders. The candidate will contribute to research planning and execution, computational and experimental investigations, technical reporting, scholarly publications, presentations, and timely completion of project milestones and deliverables.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering or scientific field.
• Research experience in thermal sciences, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, energy systems, computational modeling, or related areas.
• Experience conducting independent research and analyzing experimental or computational data.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare scientific publications, technical reports, and research presentations.
• Strong analytical, technical problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to independently plan and manage research activities and meet project deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in interdisciplinary research environments.
• Commitment to research integrity, laboratory safety, and high-quality research.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading or coordinating interdisciplinary research activities.
• Experience mentoring graduate or undergraduate research students.
• Experience collaborating with faculty, industry partners, and external research collaborators.
• Experience managing or contributing to multiple research projects.
• Ability to adapt to changing research priorities and learn new technical methods.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and coordinate interdisciplinary research in thermal sciences, computational modeling, advanced manufacturing, and industrial process optimization.
• Contribute to projects involving industrial glass manufacturing, high-temperature thermal systems, computational fluid dynamics, heat transfer, combustion, thermal energy storage, experimental instrumentation, and data-driven modeling and optimization.
• Independently plan, conduct, and manage research activities and multiple projects and priorities.
• Conduct computational and experimental investigations and analyze experimental or computational data.
• Mentor and coordinate graduate student researchers.
• Collaborate with faculty, industrial partners, and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to research planning and execution, technical reporting, scholarly publications, and presentations.
• Complete project milestones and deliverables in a timely manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree