Postdoctoral Associate, Mission Systems Division

State of Virginia • Blacksburg, VA

92d • $70,000

About The Position

The Mission Systems Division of the Virginia Tech National Security Institute invites applications for a postdoctoral associate position in Hypersonic Aerodynamics. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and advancing new models and simulations for Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) hypersonic codes. Specific tasks include developing new turbulence and transition models for compressible hypersonic flows; implementing new models and numerical schemes into larger, existing hypersonic CFD codebases; performing verification & validation studies for the new models; generating CFD datasets using new models for specific applications. This position is based at Virginia Tech's main campus in Blacksburg, VA and offers opportunities for teaching and service-related activities, if desired, to successful candidates.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
• PhD must be awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of appointment with a minimum of one year eligibility remaining
• US Citizenship
• Demonstrated expertise in CFD for Hypersonic flows
• Deep knowledge of aerothermodynamics of hypersonic flows, compressible flows, and mechanics of turbulence
• Proficiency in High Performance Computing & Linux
• A proven track record of peer-reviewed publications

Nice To Haves

• Experience with US3D CFD software
• Experience developing numerical CFD methods for integration into larger CFD codes
• Background in turbulence and transition modeling for CFD
• Strong communication skills
• Experience mentoring graduate or undergraduate students

Responsibilities

• Develop new turbulence and transition models for compressible hypersonic flows
• Implement new models and numerical schemes into larger, existing hypersonic CFD codebases
• Perform verification & validation studies for the new models
• Generate CFD datasets using new models for specific applications

Benefits

• Starting salary at $70,000, commensurate with experience
• Opportunities for teaching and service-related activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees