Postdoc Research Associate in Experimental Thermal/Fluids Sciences
About The Position
The Department of Aerospace Engineering seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scholar to contribute to research activities within the Experimental Thermal/Fluids Sciences Laboratory. The successful candidate will support cutting-edge research and assist in the day-to-day operation of the laboratory. This postdoctoral appointment will work in the following areas: Conduct fundamental research in the areas of: Plasma thermodynamics, Multiphase flow dynamics, Machine learning applications for multiphase flow modeling and prediction. Assist the laboratory director with daily laboratory operations, including the supervision and mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students. Prepare technical reports and disseminate research findings through peer-reviewed journal publications and presentations at national and international conferences. Contribute to the development of competitive research proposals and other grant-related activities in collaboration with the laboratory director.
Requirements
- PhD or doctoral degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
Nice To Haves
- Documented background in experimental thermal-fluids sciences.
- Research experience in one or more of the following areas: plasma thermodynamics, fluid dynamics and heat transfer, multiphase flows, or machine learning-based multiphase flow dynamics and control.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, as demonstrated through scholarly publications and the cover letter.
Responsibilities
- Conduct fundamental research in plasma thermodynamics, multiphase flow dynamics, and machine learning applications for multiphase flow modeling and prediction.
- Assist the laboratory director with daily laboratory operations.
- Supervise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
- Prepare technical reports.
- Disseminate research findings through peer-reviewed journal publications and presentations at national and international conferences.
- Contribute to the development of competitive research proposals and other grant-related activities.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental.
- Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
- Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans.
- Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa).
- Life insurance and long-term disability.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Various voluntary benefits and discounts.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Wellbeing program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
