Vibrations and Acoustics Research Faculty

The Pennsylvania State University•University Park, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are searching for a Vibrations and Acoustics Research Faculty to join the Flow Acoustics Department at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. The Department is part of the Acoustics Division within the Fluid Dynamics and Acoustics Office, which has a long, successful history of providing innovative solutions and technology to a range of U.S. Government and Industry sponsors. This role will support and conduct basic and applied research in flow-induced vibrations, investigating a wide range of areas of acoustics interest, including turbulent flows, marine vehicles, turbomachinery, and renewable energy production. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

Requirements

Computational and/or experimental fluid dynamics and acoustics
Computational acoustics methods such as forcing function modelling, radiated noise predictions, or other computational methods development
Flow excitation mechanisms such as gust response and turbulent boundary layer excitation
Ability to express ideas successfully to drive understanding
Past success in writing white papers or reports
Experience collaborating in multi-disciplinary, team-oriented cultures
Must be a U.S. citizen

Nice To Haves

Design and execution of experiments using wind or water tunnels
Proficiency in programming within the Matlab environment, Python, or in a compiled language such as C/C++
Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required

Responsibilities

Contribute to the design, assembly, and operation of complex test articles and experiments at ARL facilities, government test facilities, and field sites
Work as part of a team to acquire, analyze and evaluate test data, including hands-on preparation and execution of experiments
Author/co-author reports, presentations, and papers and present to technical personnel
Interact collaboratively with other engineers, researchers, and academic faculty
Perform analytical and theoretical studies in the general field of fluid dynamics and acoustics, and identify and perform appropriate numerical and analytical modeling
Utilize advanced unsteady force measurement techniques
Manage projects of small or moderate size and scope in experimental fluid dynamics and acoustics
Collaboratively develop, write, and submit proposals for funded research
Develop and maintain external research relationships