Senior Research Scientist II

University of Mississippi • Physical Acoustics, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The National Center for Physical Acoustics (NCPA) at The University of Mississippi is seeking to fill an immediate opening for a Senior Research Scientist II. This role requires an individual with an international reputation for conducting world-class basic and applied research in cutting-edge areas, with recognized expertise in fluid dynamics (subsonic to hypersonic flow regimes), aeroacoustics, design of experiments, signal processing, and data reduction. The candidate is expected to be among the top researchers globally in several of these fields. The position also involves demonstrating leadership in professional technical societies and government advisory boards, active participation in international symposia, and a minimum of 15 years of experience leading multidisciplinary research and development groups. This includes a proven track record in recruiting, leading, developing, evaluating, and mentoring research staff and students, as well as maintaining key sponsor relationships to secure research funding and identify new business opportunities. Program management functions, including employee administration and research task administration from proposals to deliverables, are also key responsibilities.

Requirements

• Demonstrated proficiency in the practice of modern fluid-mechanics measurements (e.g. PIV, LDV, LDA, DIC, PLIF, Shack-Hartmann, hot wire arrays, microphone arrays, Kulites, etc.).
• Demonstrated familiarity with correlation-based analytical methods (e.g. wavenumber-frequency decomposition, POD, wave-packet analysis, array processing).
• Minimum of 15 years of experience.
• Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
• Possession of a Ph.D. in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Science, Applied Physics, or a closely related field.

Nice To Haves

• International reputation for conducting world-class basic and applied research in several cutting-edge areas.
• Recognized expertise in fluid dynamics (subsonic to hypersonic flow regimes), aeroacoustics, design of experiments, signal processing, and data reduction.
• Demonstrate leadership roles in the activities of multiple recognized professional technical societies, government advisory boards, as well as active participation in international symposia and congresses.
• Track record of recruiting, leading, developing, evaluating, and maintaining high-quality research staff and students.
• Ability to mentor and encourage staff professional development.
• Identifying and developing new business opportunities for attracting research funding necessary to support a major multidisciplinary research and development group.
• Performing program management functions including employee administration, resource and staffing allocations, evaluations, hiring and disciplinary actions; research task administration from proposals through deliverables and compliance with policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Act in a leadership role in test planning and execution within the High-Speed Aeroacoustics Research Group (HSAG) by fostering a culture of communication and coordinating team efforts to deploy diagnostics, operate test programs, and analyze and produce data products.
• Team with other researchers to grow and broaden the aeroacoustics research activities at The University of Mississippi.
• Demonstrate excellence in academic research evidenced by attainment of a national reputation for successful research in a specific area and active participation in recognized professional societies of relevance.
• Utilize modern testing techniques to measure and characterize complex flow fields and aeroacoustics related phenomena.
• Interact with external customers and partners to increase research productivity and advance research goals.
• Seek to advance NCPA’s mission through contributions to infrastructure modernization, implementation of novel diagnostic techniques, intellectual property development, and growth of external partnerships and academic collaborations.
• Develop and sustain extramural funding for research efforts commensurate with their expertise.
• Mentor graduate students on related research projects.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons.
• Compliance with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity.
• Does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

What This Job Offers

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