Post Doctoral Scholar

University of Central Florida • Orlando, FL

8d • $60,000

About The Position

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Researcher position in the Hasti Lab at the University of Central Florida (UCF), Orlando. The role involves advancing state-of-the-art, high-fidelity computational fluid dynamics simulations (CFD) for accurate prediction of combustion dynamics and emissions in next-generation gas turbine combustion systems operating with gaseous and liquid fuels.

Requirements

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• Strong background in fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, turbulence, CFD, numerical methods, and turbulent combustion.
• Proficiency in HPC environments (parallel computing on CPU/GPU systems)
• Demonstrated publication record in reputable journals/conferences

Nice To Haves

• Experience with STAR-CCM+, CONVERGE CFD, ANSYS Fluent, or similar CFD solvers
• Experience with advanced combustion modeling approaches (e.g., flamelet methods, detailed finite-rate chemistry)
• Experience in modeling and simulation of turbulent reacting flows in complex industrial combustion systems (gaseous and/or liquid fuels)
• Familiarity with chemical kinetics and emissions modeling
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and technical writing skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks under deadlines

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and validate CFD models for complex reacting flows in gas turbine combustors for gaseous and liquid fuels
• Perform RANS and LES simulations using advanced combustion modeling approaches
• Evaluate detailed and reduced chemical kinetics mechanisms
• Execute large-scale simulations on CPU and GPU-based HPC clusters
• Analyze results, generate technical reports, and deliver project outcomes on schedule
• Prepare scientific reports and publish in conferences and peer-reviewed journals.

What This Job Offers

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