Postdoctoral Researcher

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M University seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to conduct research in computational fluid dynamics and turbulence. The role involves high-fidelity simulations of wall-bounded flows with pressure gradients, separation, relaminarization, and wake dynamics; development of advanced computational tools and analysis methods; and collaboration with a multidisciplinary, multi-university research team. Research activities will support development of physics-based and data-driven models for complex flow phenomena.

The position is based on the Main Campus in College Station, Texas. The appointee will also prepare technical reports, conference presentations, and peer-reviewed publications and assist in mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree.
• Strong background in fluid dynamics, turbulence, CFD, and scientific computing.
• Experience with high-fidelity simulation methods such as DNS and/or spectral or high-order numerical methods.
• Experience using high-performance computing systems.
• Experience with Lagrangian particle tracking and Eulerian-Lagrangian data analysis.
• Experience with wall-bounded turbulence, pressure-gradient flows, flow separation, or wake dynamics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.
• Familiarity with reduced-order modeling, surrogate modeling, or physics-informed machine learning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in fluid dynamics, turbulence, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
• Develop and perform high-fidelity simulations of boundary layers, separated flows, wakes, and airfoils.
• Develop and validate computational methods, including particle-tracking and flow-analysis tools.
• Use high-performance computing resources for large-scale simulations and data analysis.
• Analyze simulation data to improve understanding of turbulence, flow separation, relaminarization, and wake behavior.
• Collaborate with faculty, students, and external research partners.
• Contribute to data-driven modeling, validation studies, and related research activities.
• Prepare technical reports, conference presentations, and peer-reviewed publications.
• Assist in mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.

Benefits

• Competitive medical insurance and prescription coverage.
• Options for vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• Defined benefit retirement plan with the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), with an 8.25% employer contribution.
• Additional voluntary retirement programs: tax-deferred account 403(b) and deferred compensation program 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Free access to LinkedIn Learning and professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance and educational release time.
• Access to Engineer Your Wellness health and fitness programs.
• Wellness release time to promote work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

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