Postdoctoral Associate

Details • Blacksburg, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The PHASE research group within the Kevin T. Crofton Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering at Virginia Tech invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher position in Hypersonic Aerodynamics. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and advancing new measurement systems for the departments Hypersonic blowdown wind tunnel, and conducting cutting-edge research into Hypersonic phenomenon. This position is based at Virginia Tech's main campus in Blacksburg, VA. Specific tasks include designing and leading wind tunnel experiments into hypersonic phenomenon, particularly turbulence in the boundary layer; developing new high-speed measurement techniques, particularly using optical diagnostics methods; augmenting experimental data with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations. More information on Prof. Liselle Joseph and the PHASE research group can be found at the following link: https://www.aoe.vt.edu/people/faculty/liselle-joseph.html. This role offers opportunities for teaching and service-related activities to successful candidates.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering by the time of appointment
• Demonstrated expertise in experimental methods for Hypersonic testing facilities
• Expertise in one or more optical diagnostics methods for high speed flows
• Experience with Hypersonic CFD codes, such as US3D
• Proficiency in LabView
• Proficiency in MATLAB
• A proven track record of peer-reviewed publications

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in high-speed turbulent flows
• Experience developing novel measurement techniques in hypersonic wind tunnels such a temperature/pressure sensitive paints, infrared thermography, PLIF, FLDI etc.
• Proficiency in Python
• Experience running simulations with high performance computing (HPC) resources
• Strong communication skills
• Experience mentoring graduate or undergraduate students

Responsibilities

• Designing and leading wind tunnel experiments into hypersonic phenomenon, particularly turbulence in the boundary layer
• Developing new high-speed measurement techniques, particularly using optical diagnostics methods
• Augmenting experimental data with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations
• Teaching and service-related activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees