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Professorships

University of Rhode Island

Department: Department of Mechanical, Industrial, and Systems Engineering

Position: Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering - Thermal Science

Description: Applications invited at the Assistant Professor level from outstanding individuals with demonstrated expertise or research potential in the broad area of Thermal Sciences and Energy Systems.

Applicable areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

Chemically reactive energy systems
Low carbon fuels
Carbon storage and sequestration
Hydrogen economy
Energy storage
Thermal radiation and its applications
Multi-phase heat transfer
Shipboard and undersea vehicle energy systems, power and propulsion
Low carbon shipping
Generative AI-assisted thermal system simulation or management
Nuclear energy

Link: Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering - Thermal Science

Oakland University

Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering

Position: Tenure-Track Assistant / Associate Professor

Description: The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Oakland University invites applications for a tenure track position at the assistant/associate professor level in the broad area of mechanical/materials engineering. The appointment would be effective as early as August 2025.

They seek applicants with research and teaching interests related to materials/tribology including, but not limited to Tribology, Polymers and Polymer Processing, Computational Tribology/Computational Materials Science, Metallurgy, Metal Forming Tribology, Nanomaterials and Composite/Hybrid Materials. Successful candidates will be expected to develop an externally funded research program that includes fundamental and/or applied research. The candidate should be able to teach and develop courses in the area of tribology and materials at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. An earned doctorate in Mechanical or Materials Engineering or a closely related field is required. Candidates must demonstrate experience with or a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Link: Assistant / Associate Professor

The School of Computing and Engineering at Quinnipiac University

Department: Mechanical Engineering

Position: Full-Time Tenure Track Faculty

Description: Seeking candidates with a passion for teaching and a strong research agenda to join the faculty in a full-time tenure-track position in Mechanical Engineering at the Assistant Professor level starting Fall of 2025. The position is also available for candidates who can start in the Spring of 2025. Although candidates with expertise in all areas of Mechanical Engineering will be considered, those whose teaching and research interests in robotics and mechatronics are highly encouraged to apply.

Link: Full-Time Tenure Track Faculty

The Technical University of Munich

Department: Department of Engineering Physics and Computation

Position: Tenure Track Assistant Professor

Description: The Technical University of Munich (TUM) invites applications for the position of Tenure Track Assistant Professor in » Computational Fluid Dynamics « with an expected appointment in summer semester 2025. The position is a W2 fixed-term (6 year) tenure-track professorship with the possibility for promotion to a tenured W3.

Link: Tenure Track Assistant Professor in » Computational Fluid Dynamics «

Department: Department of Engineering Physics and Computation

Position: Tenure Track Assistant Professor

Description: The Technical University of Munich (TUM) invites applications for the position of Tenure Track Assistant Professor in » Experimental Fluid Dynamics « with an expected appointment in summer semester 2025. The position is a W2 fixed-term (6 year) tenure-track professorship with the possibility for promotion to a tenured W3.

Link: Tenure Track Assistant Professor in » Experimental Fluid Dynamics «

University of Texas - Tyler

Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering

Position:

Lecturer or Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Description: he Department of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at Tyler invites applications for a nontenure-track faculty position at the lecturer or Assistant / Associate / Full Professor of Instruction level to start in September 2024, in the Houston Engineering Center (HEC). An earned Master’s in mechanical engineering or equivalent is required as a minimum for the lecturer position, and an earned terminal degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is required as a minimum for the Assistant / Associate / Full Professor of Instruction position. Rank will be commensurate with experience and credentials. Successful candidates should demonstrate excellent communication skills, and commitment to excellence in teaching using a variety of methods and delivery modes. Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to engineering education in a student-centered environment while working on projects for, and connecting with, industrial and external partners. Candidates with demonstrated ability to design and conduct experiential education settings, particularly in labs and hands-on projects are highly preferred. Other credentials such as professional licensure or industrial experience would be considered as supporting credentials.

Link: Lecturer/Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering

Position:

Assistant/Associate Professor (Multiple Openings)

Description: The Department of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at Tyler invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level to start in August 2024. Candidates with post-doctoral research experience or prior experience working on funded research are especially encouraged to apply. Successful candidates must demonstrate a strong potential to establish and grow sustainable externally funded research programs. Highly qualified candidates may be considered for Rising STARs funding of up to $300,000 through the University of Texas System Science and Technology Acquisition and Retention (STARs, https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/academic-affairs/stars-program) program to support the establishment of new research programs.

Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Link: Assistant/Associate Professor

Okinawa Institue of Science and Technology, Japan

Department: Mathematical Sciences

Position: Tenure-track/Tenured Faculty

Description: Mathematical Sciences, broadly defined, includes pure math, applied math, statistics, and data sciences. Any potential connections to the broad areas represented at OIST are welcome.

They seek to hire three tenure-track or tenured faculty members in this area.

Link: Open Faculty Positions | Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology OIST

Department: Energy Sciences

Position: Tenure-track/Tenured Faculty

Description: Energy and Sustainability, broadly defined. Interdisciplinary approaches complementing OIST’s current research portfolio, as well as impactful energy solutions for sub-tropical islands are particularly welcome.

They seek to hire three tenure-track or tenured faculty members in this area.

Link: Open Faculty Positions | Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology OIST

Illinois State University

Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering

Position: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Description: The new Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Illinois State University (ISU). is undergoing a continuous hiring process. As they continue to develop their department from the ground up, they are seeking faculty members at all ranks. This year, they anticipate hiring 4 new faculty members with additional positions expected to be available as the hiring process continues over the next couple of years.

They seek candidates who are highly qualified and motivated to teach labs and courses, help shape the department's future and contribute to ISU's legacy of innovation, collaborate with industry leaders and work on real-world projects, preparing students for the dynamic field of mechanical engineering.

A successful candidate will also be expected to develop a cross-functional mechanical engineering curriculum that integrates hands-on experience through various labs in robotics, materials, kinematics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics as well as a design studio for capstone projects in collaboration with the local industry. This curriculum should incorporate a pedagogical approach that fosters active learning, high student engagement, teamwork, and entrepreneurial spirit.

Link: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

Department: Institute for Water and Environment (IWU)

Position: Tenure-track-Professorship (W1) Fluid-Structure Interactions

Description: Looking for a recognized and enthusiastic person working in the field of fluid dynamics. The tenure-track-professorship is embedded in the research and teaching activities of the Institute for Water and Environment (IWU) and focuses on modeling the interactions in various environmental flows, such as floods with moving, deformable, organic, and inorganic elements.

The ideal candidate has strong skills in numerical modeling by eddy-resolved numerical computations, complements existing numerical and experimental research activities of the institute, and develops new methods for simulating fluid-structure interactions.

In academic education, the professorship will strengthen the study programs (BSc/MSc) of the Department with competencies in the field of fluid dynamics and related areas. The profound knowledge and practical experience will also be used for the supervision and support of students and doctoral researchers.

The candidate has to execute university tasks with a teaching obligation of 6 hours per week per semester, if he has been evaluated positively. In other cases, the teaching obligation will be 4 hours per week per semester. Applicants are expected to participate in academic administration and to acquire third-party funding for research and innovation.

Link: Tenure-track-Professorship (W1) “Fluid-Structure Interactions”

University of St. Andrews

Department: Applied Mathematics Division in the School of Mathematics and Statistics

Position: Lecturer

Description: The University of St Andrews is seeking to enhance its teaching and research strengths in Fluid Dynamics by appointing to Lecturer level within our Applied Mathematics Division in the School of Mathematics and Statistics. The successful candidate will be a scholar with a growing international research reputation and a commitment to delivering high-quality teaching.

This is a 4-year fixed term position while a current staff member holds a personal research fellowship.

We welcome applications from candidates who hold a PhD in Fluid Dynamics or a related area. We are particularly interested in candidates who will complement the existing interests of the Vortex Dynamics Research Group. Candidates should also have teaching experience at undergraduate or postgraduate level, have experience applying relevant analytical skills and teaching techniques to a wide range of learners, and have good communication skills and share our desire to educate and inform students. Experience in curriculum development will be an advantage, as will being able to work effectively in a team.

As a research and teaching position, the successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of teaching modules that may be at a range of levels from first year undergraduate to specialised Honours level modules in Applied Mathematics. They will also supervise final-year undergraduate projects, and will have the opportunity to supervise PhD students.

For informal enquiries, we encourage those considering applying to contact the Head of School, Dr Antonia Wilmot-Smith(mathshos@st-andrews.ac.uk); or the Head of the Vortex Dynamics Research Group, Professor David Dritschel (david.dritschel@st-andrews.ac.uk).

Link: Lecturer

West Virginia University - College of Engineering and Mineral Resources

Department: Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering

Position: Assistant/Associate Professor

Description: The Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University (WVU) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in the general area of Robotics anticipated to start as soon as January 2025. The appointment shall be in the Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering. Applicants who are focused on any area of foundational research in robotics are encouraged to apply.

Link: Faculty Position in Robotics _ Assistant/Associate Professor

Brown University

Department: Engineering

Position: Assistant/Associate Professor

Description: Brown University School of Engineering invites applications from both rising and established leaders in sustainable energy for a faculty position at the Assistant Professor (tenure-track) or Associate Professor (tenure-track or tenured) levels. The successful candidate shall have an outstanding record of scholarship in emerging areas of sustainable energy, with preference given to one or more of the following: renewable energy conversion and energy storage; sustainable fuels and materials; and carbon dioxide capture / removal and utilization / sequestration. The successful candidate shall establish, or has established, an independent group in experimental and/or computational research, and is expected to collaborate with other Brown faculty members within and outside of the School of Engineering. We seek a faculty member who will contribute to the missions of the School of Engineering and the newly established interdisciplinary Initiative for Sustainable Energy (ISE), and will help advance science and technology towards a net-zero carbon future. We are particularly interested in scholars who demonstrate commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in science and engineering.

Link: Faculty Position

Case Western Reserve University

Department: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Position: Faculty Position

Description: The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) at Case Western Reserve University is pleased to invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position, with an anticipated starting date on or after July 1, 2024. The position will be at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor.

We seek an outstanding scholar who demonstrates a compelling vision and plan to successfully establish a competitively funded research program that is well aligned with the Think Big strategic initiative of the university and contribute to the integration of humanity, diversity, and technology. Areas of interest include multiphysics/multiscale modeling of advanced materials and/or complex tissue systems, co-adaptive control of soft robotics enhanced by AI/machine learning, and human-fusion system/interface design and performance evaluation. The successful candidate will be part of a new University-wide model of research and education with their research focused as part of the cross-University, transdisciplinary team of the Human Fusions Institute (HFI), and their educational activities directed to advancing the missions of their tenure home in the MAE department at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The candidate is also expected to engage in departmental, institutional, and professional service activities.

Link: Faculty Position

California State University - Long Beach

Department: Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Position: Faculty Position

Description: Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in teaching undergraduate and graduate-level courses in any area of Aerospace Engineering including, but not
limited to: aerodynamics, astrodynamics, propulsion, combustion, aerospace materials and structures, and aerospace
control systems with application to aircraft, rotorcraft, satellites, spacecraft, unmanned aerial systems, and launch
vehicles.
• Specialization of areas that promote cross-disciplinary collaboration are preferred. Examples (but not an exhaustive list)
include AI and robotics.
• Expertise in theoretical, experimental, and/or computational
• Demonstrated ability to develop courses, laboratories, and academic programs
• Ability to supervise student theses and projects
• Active participation in academic governance
• A record of academic publication and research activity commensurate in one of more of the emerging areas of aerospace
engineering
• Demonstrated success or history of external funding for research
• Experience of successfully working with populations demographically and socioeconomically similar to the CSULB student
body
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in aerospace engineering as well as undergraduate fundamental courses in
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) curriculum

Link: Faculty Position

Department: Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Position: Faculty Position

Description:

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in teaching undergraduate and graduate-level courses in any area of Aerospace Engineering including, but not
limited to: design of mechanical and aerospace engineering systems to satisfy stated performance, stability, and/or
control requirements; advance design tools and methods for products and engineering systems,
• Ability to develop and lead hands-on learning activities that foster student innovation and creativity
• Experience in systems engineering and design with application to mechanical and aerospace engineering disciplines.
• Specialization in areas of special competence involve AI/robotics
• Expertise in theoretical, experimental, and/or computational
• Demonstrated ability to develop courses, laboratories, and academic programs
• Ability to supervise student theses and projects
• Active participation in academic governance
• A record of academic publication and research activity commensurate in one of more of the emerging areas of mechanical
or aerospace engineering
• Demonstrated success or history of external funding for research
• Experience of successfully working with populations demographically and socioeconomically similar to the CSULB student
body
Duties:
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in aerospace engineering as well as undergraduate fundamental courses in
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) curriculum [Mode of instruction may include in-person, hybrid, online,
and/or any combination thereof.]
• Develop new courses and update existing courses, including laboratories
• Supervise student projects and theses
• Write grant proposals and seek research funding Conduct independent and collaborative research leading to publications and external funding
• Participate in service to the department, college, university, and community

Link: Faculty Position

California State University - Chico

Department: Mechanical Engineering

Position: Assistant/Associate Professor

Description: We are currently accepting applications for the faculty position “Assistant or Associate Professor of Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering” in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing at California State University, Chico. The search will close when the position is filled but the reviews will start on November 17, 2023.

Link: Assistant/Associate Professor

Clemson University

Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering

Position: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Description: The Department of Mechanical Engineering inside the School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering (SMAE) at Clemson University invites applicants for multiple tenure-track/tenured faculty positions at an Assistant and/or Associate Professor rank to begin in August 2024. Appointments at the Professor rank may also be considered for candidates with experience and qualifications appropriate at the level of Full Professor. Exceptional candidates may be considered for a named or endowed professorship.

While candidates in all areas related to Mechanical Engineering will be considered, the preference will be given to those candidates whose research lies within the fields of 1) Fluid Mechanics & Thermal Sciences, and 2) Dynamics, Vibrations, & Acoustics, and aligns with one or more of the following focus areas: Energy, Transportation and Sustainability; Health Innovation and Human Resilience; Cyberinfrastructure, Machine Learning, AI, and Data Science. The Department and College are committed to fostering interdisciplinary research that can address grand challenges facing our society and innovate through a balance of fundamental and translational research. Collaboration with entities outside engineering and science is also highly encouraged.

Candidates must possess a Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field with the potential to develop an internationally recognized, interdisciplinary research program. Faculty are expected to actively contribute to the Department's core graduate and undergraduate teaching missions. Applications from women, members of underrepresented minority groups, veterans, and persons with disabilities will be particularly welcomed. Appointment to this position requires the receipt of the Ph.D. degree prior to the start date of appointment.

Link: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Duke University

Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science

Position: Assistant/Associate Professor (Multiple Openings)

Description: The Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science at the Pratt School of Engineering at Duke University is seeking applicants for a teaching track (Professor of the Practice) faculty position. Qualified applicants will be eligible for a joint or partial appointment in Electrical and Computer Engineering. We anticipate hiring at the Assistant or Associate Professor of the Practice level, although truly exceptional candidates may be considered at the level of Full Professor of the Practice.
Applicants with a broad range of expertise and experience are sought, with particular emphasis on mechanical engineering design and mechatronics. Applicants with industry background are particularly encouraged to apply. Applicants with expertise in computer programming and its intersection with design and analysis are also encouraged to apply.

Applicants should have an earned doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related field. By the time of hiring, candidates are expected to have had some teaching experience. The ideal candidate will have commitment, passion, and excellence in teaching in a collegial, collaborative community. Candidates should be dedicated to teaching that expands scientific boundaries in service to society and to educating a broad and diverse group of students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Information on the cutting edge, multidisciplinary research and teaching in the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science can be found at https://mems.duke.edu/.

Link: Assistant/Associate Professor

Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University - Florida State University

Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering

Position: Faculty Position

Description: The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Florida A&M University-Florida State University College of Engineering is pleased to invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the city of Tallahassee, Florida, in Structural Mechanics and Dynamics for Aerospace Applications. This position is at the assistant professor level, but well-qualified candidates will be considered at a higher rank.

Link: F aculty Position

Illinois Institute of Technology

Department: Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering Department

Position: Faculty Position

Description: The Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering (MMAE) Department at Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in experimental
aerodynamics with expertise in the areas of low- and/or high-speed flows, unsteady flow, turbulence, active
flow control, or experimental methods. Core experimental expertise is required, but candidates possessing
a complementary theoretical and/or a computational background, including in data-driven methods, are also encouraged to apply. Candidates are sought primarily at the Assistant Professor level, but midcareer and senior candidates with a strong record of sustained success in research, teaching, and service will also be considered. The expected start date is Fall 2024.

Link: Faculty Position

Lehigh University

Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering

Position: Faculty Position

Description: The Department of Mechanical Engineering & Mechanics (MEM) invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track teaching faculty position in Mechanical Engineering starting August 2024. Lehigh has multiple ranks for teaching faculty, and the successful candidate will be hired into a rank commensurate with their experience. Candidates must hold a graduate degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or a closely related field before starting employment.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach core courses in statics, dynamics, strength of materials, design, manufacturing, thermal sciences, and elective courses in their areas of interest. Teaching faculty may also advise undergraduate students and participate in departmental service. The successful candidate will create opportunities for broadening participation and support an inclusive and equitable environment in which a diverse student body can thrive.

Link: F aculty Position

Michigan State University

Department: Department of Biomedical Engineering

Position: Department Chair

Description: Michigan State University (MSU) invites applications and nominations for an educator and scholar with the vision to serve as Chairperson of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2024.

Outstanding candidates with interests and a demonstrated background in biomedical engineering are encouraged to apply. Candidates must be qualified for the appointment at the rank of Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and have a strong track record in publications and attracting research funding from external sources. Evidence of scientific and organizational leadership, educational innovation, outstanding communication abilities, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives are essential. A demonstrated track record of excellence in administrative effectiveness is preferred.

The Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) at Michigan State University was founded in 2016 and is poised for significant and sustained growth and expansion. BME consists of 19 core faculty and 22 adjunct faculty with a wide range of interdisciplinary interests including bioinformatics, stem cell engineering, nano-robotics, neural engineering, and molecular imaging. BME faculty are funded by numerous external awards from a variety of sources, including several NIH R01 awards and three NSF CAREER awards. Approximately 40 PhD students are currently enrolled in the BME graduate program, and our faculty actively engage undergraduate students from a variety of degree programs in their research, teaching, and outreach activities. The development of an undergraduate BME degree program is one of many potential future growth areas for the department.

Link: Department Chair

Michigan Tech

Department: Mathematical Sciences

Position: Faculty Position (Multiple Openings)

Description: Michigan Tech’s Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics department is actively looking to fill multiple tenure track openings. We are open to hiring at all levels and in many different research areas including but not limited to space technology, electric vehicles, NVH, aerospace technology, composites, and systems engineering. Please pass, or post, the attached flyer on to potentially interested parties as we are excited to identify and hire the best candidates to continue growing our educational and research programs as we work to aggressively expand our potential. We offer highly competitive salaries and start-up packages as well as reduced course loads to help new faculty establish their research programs and achieve tenure.

Link: F aculty Position

Montana State University

Department: Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Department

Position: Assistant Professor

Description: Montana State University has an opening for Assistant Professor in Bozeman, MT. Teach both undergraduate and graduate level courses in the Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Department
(M&IE). Develop a nationally-recognized externally-funded scholarly research program in an appropriate
focus area. Produce scholarly works and collaborate with MSU's research centers and regional partners.
Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students. Participate in accreditation activities and
committee assignments. Provide service to the University, State, and profession. To apply, email resume
to leane.bucceri@montana.edu. Must reference job 12110.165.5.

Northeastern College

Department: Applied Mathematics

Position: Assistant Professor (Multiple Openings)

Description: The College of Engineering, in collaboration with the Roux Institute at Northeastern University in Portland Maine, announces a strategic hiring initiative of multiple complementary faculty members in areas of mutual research interest. This hiring initiative is principally focused on Digital Transformation in Life Sciences, Engineering, and Human-Data Interaction. These Portland-based appointments will be made for tenured or tenure-track faculty members at the associate or full professor levels, and principally made in the College of Engineering within the Departments of Bioengineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and/or Mechanical and Industrial Engineering.

Link: Assistant Professor

New York University

Department: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Position: Assistant Professor

Description: The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering invites applications for a tenure track position, at the level of Assistant Professor, with a start date of September 1, 2024.

Link: Assistant Professor

Department: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Position: Faculty Position

Description: The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering invites applications for a full time, non-tenured, renewable faculty position in engineering design and thermal/fluid sciences at the level of Industry Associate Professor, with a start date of September 1, 2024.

Link: Faculty Position

Old Dominion University

Department: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Position: Associate/Full Professor

Description: The Batten College of Engineering and Technology (BCET) at Old Dominion University (ODU) seeks an experienced, accomplished, and visionary leader to serve as the inaugural Director of a newly established Institute for Autonomous & Connected Systems (IACS) starting Fall 2024. This will be a 10-month tenure track/tenured faculty appointment at the Associate or Full Professor rank. This position is open to candidates from all engineering disciplines in any of the academic departments in the BCET. The appointment will be in one of the five BCET departments depending on the selected candidate’s background and expertise.

The primary responsibility of the Institute Director is to provide strategic leadership for the institute to realize its vision and mission in alignment with the BCET’s Strategic Plan “Focus on the Future”. The Director will also be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their field (1/1 teach load). The inaugural director will work collaboratively with the institute faculty and stakeholders to:

Establish effective strategic goals and develop a robust strategic plan for enhancing the quality, quantity, impact, and recognition of the sponsored research activities; Encourage the institute faculty to pursue and secure research funding; Oversee and coordinate the research activities and foster a culture of innovation within the institute; Identify strengths, gaps, needs, and sustained growth opportunities; Promote excellent research through synergistic interdisciplinary collaboration among the institute faculty and other faculty in the college and across campus; Cultivate relationships and develop partnerships with other universities, government, industry, and funding agencies; Create new and improve existing interdisciplinary engineering academic programs relevant to the institute mission; Communicate research impact and represent the institute to the public and stakeholders; and Advise the Dean on all matters relating to the Institute and its mission.

Link: Associate/Full Professor

Pennsylvania State University

Department: Mechanical Engineering

Position: Faculty Position/Assistant Professor (Multiple Positions)

Description: Penn State Berks (Reading, PA) invites applications for two non-tenure line lecturer/assistant teaching professors beginning August 2024 (nine-month positions). Penn State Berks, a college of the Pennsylvania State University, offers the collegiality of a small college with the strength of a well-respected research university. This is a term appointment with an excellent possibility of refunding.

Penn State University is committed to equal opportunity and to workforce diversity. For more information visit our website at https://berks.psu.edu/.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

One position is for teaching courses in the mechanics area (Cornerstone Design, Strength of Materials, Materials Laboratory, Finite Element, and other courses). The other position is for teaching courses in the thermal fluid area (Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, and other courses). The courses are part of our BS in Mechanical Engineering and BS in Electromechanical Engineering Technology programs.

This position carries a teaching load of 3/4 courses per semester (21 contacts per year).

Penn State Berks encourages active and collaborative learning, including undergraduate research, and a commitment to supporting diverse learners in the classroom.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants are required to have at least a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field by the employment start date.

Students who are ABD in a PhD program we strongly encouraged to apply.

A PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field by the employment start date is preferred.

Mentoring will be provided to support the development of candidates during the year.

Link: Faculty Position/Assistant Professor

Syracuse University

Department: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Position: Full Professor

Description: The Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department (MAE) at Syracuse University invites applications for a Full Professor position in the field of Advanced Manufacturing, starting in Fall 2024. Prospective candidates should possess a proven track record in the broader realm of Advanced Manufacturing, with an ability to develop a nationally and internationally recognized and externally funded research program. The department is particularly interested in individuals engaged in both fundamental and applied research within the expansive domain of advanced manufacturing. Potential research areas encompass, but are not confined to, industry 4.0, cyber-physical manufacturing systems, automation in manufacturing, additive manufacturing, micro/nano fabrication, sustainable manufacturing, modeling and simulation, digital twin, and application of advanced techniques such as artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Link: Full Professor

Tennessee Institute of Technology

Department: Department of Manufacturing & EngineeringTechnology

Position: Faculty Position

Description: Teach undergraduate courses in manufacturing & engineering technology. Participate and develop a leadership profile in professional service.

Link: F aculty Position

Department: Department of Manufacturing & EngineeringTechnology

Position: Assistant Professor

Description: Teach undergraduate courses in manufacturing & engineering technology. Develop a nationally-recognized and externally-funded research program and engage in scholarly activities. Participate and develop a leadership profile in professional service.

Link: Assistant Professor

Texas A&M

Department: Mechanical Engineering

Position: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Description: The J. Mike Walker ’66 Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering at Texas A&M University invites applications for a tenured or tenure-track assistant, associate or full professor level position with a nine-month academic appointment, and the possibility of an additional summer appointment contingent upon need and availability of funds, beginning fall 2024. The department will consider an individual with demonstrated expertise and experience in robotics, automation, and mechatronics. Complementary skills in machine design, ROS software, controls, simulation, dynamics, manipulation, mobility, perception and autonomy architectures are desired.

The successful applicant will be required to teach, advise and mentor graduate students, develop an independent, externally funded research program, participate in all aspects of the department’s activities, and serve the profession. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required. Applicants should visit http://engineering.tamu.edu/mechanical to review our academic and research programs.

Link: Associate/Assistant/Full Professor

University of Alabama - Birmingham

Department: Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering

Position: Assistant/Associate Professor (Multiple Openings)

Description:

The Mechanical and Materials Engineering (MME) Department at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) invites applications from highly qualified individuals to join our faculty. Various tenure-track positions are available at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor (full time, nine months). Appointment ranks will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications. Joint appointments with other departments are available if a strong synergy exists. Applicants must have a doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields, strong potential or record in conducting leading-edge research and publishing high-quality scholarly work, and the ability to contribute to the teaching mission of the department and the university at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The candidate should also be committed to serving the MME department and the university community. A proven track record of competitive funding as PI is preferred.

Ideal candidates will have a strong record of research and scholarship in automation, control, and robotics for improved efficiency, safety, and productivity. This can be leveraged through UAB’s strengths in the Materials Processing & Applications Development (MPAD) Center, a unique on-campus manufacturing pilot plant and foundry facility, as well as the broad biomedical community on the UAB campus. A candidate should be actively involved in the integration of mechanical and electronic systems, automation, sensors and actuators, control systems, embedded systems, and/or remote sensing. The expertise can also be related to electric vehicles, device-to-human integration, health systems, or remote medical diagnosis and surgery.

Link: Assistant/Associate Professor

Department: Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering

Position: Assistant/Associate Professor (Multiple Openings)

Description:

The Mechanical and Materials Engineering Department at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is going through significant growth and expansion. We invite applications from highly qualified individuals in the advanced manufacturing area at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. This is for tenure-track appointments (full-time, nine months), and the rank will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications. Joint appointments with other departments are available if a strong synergy exists. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields, demonstrate strong potential or record in conducting leading-edge research and publishing high-quality scholarly work, and have high ability in fulfilling the department’s teaching mission at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The candidate should also be willing to serve the MME department and the university community.

Ideal candidates will have a strong record of research and scholarship in advanced manufacturing, which may be leveraged by working with the Materials Processing & Applications Development (MPAD) Center and Engineering and Innovative Technology Development (EITD). A candidate should be actively involved in developing processes and designing innovative applications related to components and devices, sensing, signal and image analysis, monitoring, and materials. Topics of interest include optimizing designs, predicting system behaviors, improving manufacturing processes, and enabling autonomous systems. The areas of interest can also include creating intelligent, automated, and controllable systems that can sense their environment and respond accordingly. Skills in applying machine learning, deep learning, and related approaches to the above areas are desired. The expertise can also be related to materials under harsh conditions, automotive, defense, aerospace, and health science, such as collecting data and providing a feedback loop for demanding conditions, manufacturing of health systems, and device manufacturing.

Link: Assistant/Associate Professor

Department: Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering

Position: Assistant/Associate Professor (Multiple Openings)

Description: The Mechanical and Materials Engineering Department at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is going through significant growth and expansion. We invite applications from highly qualified individuals for cluster hiring in the broad area of mechanical engineering, including manufacturing, health science, and materials for defense and harsh conditions. Under this initiative, multiple full-time, 9-month tenure-track positions are available at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Appointment ranks will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications. Joint appointments with other engineering departments are available if a strong synergy exists. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields, demonstrate strong potential or record in conducting leading-edge research and publishing high-quality scholarly work, and be able to teach both undergraduate and graduate level courses of the Department. The candidate should also be highly interested in serving the needs of the MME Department and the university community. A proven track record of competitive funding as PI is highly desired.

Link: Assistant/Associate Professor

UMass Amherst

Department: Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

Position: Assistant Professor (Multiple Openings)

Description: The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (MIE) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for multiple tenure-track faculty positions at the assistant professor level. One position will be in thermofluids/energy and another in mechanical engineering design; outstanding applicants from other areas within mechanical engineering will be considered. Specifically, the department is looking for candidates with expertise in either fluid dynamics, ocean engineering, heat transfer, and thermodynamics especially with application to sustainable and renewable energy, or in mechanical design with a preferred focus in robotics, sustainable product development, and advanced manufacturing. In all areas, the candidates should envision a research and teaching program consistent with the College of Engineering’s Strategic Plan.

The appointment is expected to begin September 1, 2024.

The MIE Department is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of our vibrant academic community. The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering has 35 full-time faculty members, over 250 graduate students, and over 650 undergraduates. Research expenditures exceeded $6.5M in the last fiscal year. The MIE Department has a long history of successful interdisciplinary research, including computational and experimental fluid dynamics, wind and renewable energy, robotics, assistive technology, and bioengineering. Academic units affiliated with the department include the Wind Energy Center, Energy Transition Institute, Center for e-Design, Marieb Center for Nursing and Engineering Innovation, Center for Personalized Health Monitoring, Institute for Applied Life Sciences, and the UMass Transportation Center.

Link: Assistant Professor - MIE

University of Minnesota

Department: Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics

Position: Faculty Position (Multiple Positions)

Description: The Department of Aerospace Engineering & Mechanics (AEM) at the University of Minnesota seeks to fill multiple open-rank, tenure-track/tenured faculty positions over the next several years in any area of aerospace engineering. AEM is particularly interested in candidates whose research deals with fluid dynamics (experimental, computational, theoretical, etc.) or aerospace systems (modeling, estimation, optimization, and control of all things aerospace). Applicants are sought who will complement and broaden existing strengths within the department. Successful candidates are expected to have the potential to conduct a vigorous and significant research program along with the ability to collaborate with researchers with a wide range of viewpoints. Candidates will participate in all aspects of the AEM's mission, including (I) teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in aerospace engineering and mechanics to a diverse group of students; (II) participating in service activities for the department, University, broader scientific community, and society; and (III) supervising undergraduate and graduate students and developing an independent, externally-funded research program.

Faculty positions are 9-month, full-time appointments located on the Twin Cities Campus. The target start date for this round of hiring is fall 2024, however other start dates will be considered.

Link: Faculty Position

Department: Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics

Position: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (Multiple Positions)

Faculty positions are 9-month, full-time appointments located on the Twin Cities Campus. The target start date for this round of hiring is fall 2024, however other start dates will be considered.

Link: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Utah State University

Department: Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Position: Assistant/Associate Professor (Multiple Openings)

Description: The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (http://www.mae.usu.edu/) at Utah State University (USU) invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant and Associate Professor levels. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or closely related fields. Candidates will be considered at either the assistant or associate professor level. The positions are tenure-track academic year (funded for 9-months) appointments with an anticipated start date of January 2024. Candidates in all areas of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering will be considered. Preference may be given to those with demonstrated expertise in experimental combustion and propulsion (including but not limited to atmospheric and space applications, small-sat propulsion, green-energy propulsion), or theoretical and computational hypersonic flow (including but not limited to shock influenced chemical reaction in propulsion and boundary layers, hypersonic ionization, and non-equilibrium high-enthalpy flow). In addition to a clear research focus, successful applicants will also have a strong background in engineering fundamentals and will be expected at a minimum to: 1) develop a significant externally funded research program that includes a strong record of peer-reviewed publications and graduate mentorship, 2) effectively teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and 3) actively participate in assigned department and university duties, and demonstrate leadership in relevant technical societies.

Responsibilities
Develop a significant externally funded research program that includes a strong record of peer-reviewed publications and graduate mentorship.
Effectively teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
Actively participate in assigned department and university duties, and demonstrate leadership in relevant technical societies.

Link: Assistant/Associate Professor

Villanova University

Department: Mechanical Engineering

Position: Faculty Position

Description: The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Villanova University has an opening for a tenure-track faculty position in thermal-fluids science. We invite applications from outstanding candidates with expertise in all areas of thermal-fluids science including, but not limited to, renewable and sustainable energy, biomedical engineering, and advanced manufacturing applications. The integration of artificial intelligence into research plans is a plus.

The appointment begins in August 2024.

Link: Faculty Position

Virginia Commonwealth University

Department: Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering

Position: Department Chair

Description:

Position Responsibilities: Actively work with faculty in the Department and across the University to identify and pursue research, education, and service innovations. Demonstrate leadership in recruiting and retaining high-caliber, diverse faculty. Evaluate faculty and staff performance and make recommendations for tenure, promotion, reappointment, salary adjustment, and leaves of absence. Facilitate and encourage grants and contracts from extramural sources. Encourage improvement of faculty performance by fostering good teaching and stimulating research, scholarly writing, and creative activity. Lead faculty in essential processes that shape the curriculum and have an impact on the learning of students. Effectively articulate department and college vision to internal and external constituencies. Will further develop collaboration with other departments within the college, industry, and the VCU Medical Campus. The Department is committed to developing and maintaining state-of-the-art facilities and instrumentation supporting its key research and educational mission.

Required qualifications: Candidate must have a doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering or a related area. The candidate will demonstrate management and leadership accomplishments in a progression of faculty and administrative roles. The College of Engineering at VCU champions diversity, equity and inclusion in all that we do. Cultivating an ecosystem where differences are celebrated and our faculty, staff, and students have the opportunity to thrive is at the core of how we operate. The successful candidate will demonstrate experience that shows their commitment to fostering such an environment. Candidate must be an internationally recognized scholar with distinguished academic records commensurate with the rank of a tenured professor. Candidates must have a well-developed scholarly/research portfolio with evidence of multi-disciplinary applications and external funding appropriate to complement and expand expertise in the department.

Link: Department Chair

Vanderbilt University

Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering

Position: Department Chair

Description: Vanderbilt University School of Engineering invites nominations and applications for the Chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME) position. ME Department seeks a visionary leader and team builder who will further enhance the department's position as a global leader in ME education and research. Reporting to the Dean of Engineering, the incoming chair is expected to build upon the department's internationally recognized programs and lead the ME program to greater distinction and impact.

Housed in the Vanderbilt University School of Engineering (VUSE), the Department of Mechanical Engineering is accredited by ABET, the Engineering Accreditation Commission, and is highly respected nationally. The ME department is home to 23 primary faculty (16 tenured/tenure track) and graduates 50-70 undergraduates annually. The department has 60-70 PhD students in its program and conducts research supported by approximately $8M of annual research expenditures. The department is recognized for its strong research excellence in surgical robotics and rehabilitation engineering, nanophotonics, nanoscale energy transport, biomaterials and biomedical microdevices, flow-structure interactions, combustion diagnosis, and additive manufacturing. The departmental faculty plays critical roles in several research centers, including the Vanderbilt Institute of Surgery and Engineering (VISE), Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (VINSE), the FRIST Center for Autism and Innovation, and the newly established Vanderbilt Center for Sustainability, Energy, and Climate (VSEC). The department has also developed extensive collaborative research programs including those with the Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Link: D epartment Chair

Washington University in St. Louis

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science

Position: Faculty Position

Description: The Department of Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science at Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in mechanical engineering. The successful applicant must hold a PhD or equivalent degree in mechanical engineering or a related field, have a record of significant contributions in research, and be prepared to teach core mechanical engineering courses as well as develop specialized elective courses. Tenure-track faculty are expected to establish and maintain an externally-funded research program, publish in peer-reviewed journals, mentor graduate students, teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and participate in department and University service. We seek candidates whose research, teaching, service, or other experience has prepared them to contribute to our core values of equity, diversity, and inclusion. The current search is focused primarily at the Assistant Professor level, but appointment at more senior levels will be considered.

Link: Faculty Position

Industry Positions

Computational Fluid Dynamicist – Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine

Company: NASA Marshall Space Flight Center

Position: Full Time, US Citizens only

Description:

The position is for a Computational Fluid Dynamicist. The work will be application oriented using existing CFD tools for analysis, verification, and validation. Some CFD program model development will be required. Perform CFD analyses in support of liquid propulsion problems. Carry out numerical simulations with regard to fluid dynamics related to Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine. Specifically, execute computational studies in support of the RDRE demonstration project identifying key engine performance parameters, addressing system instabilities and analyzing/ optimizing system configuration changes, etc. Analyze complex features of the work and apply principles and practices of CFD analysis or devise new approaches in problem solutions. Independently plan, schedule, and perform computations/analyses, prepare, and make presentations and document results in technical reports. Participate in review and status meetings, analyze all results from assigned tasks and determine if outputs are complete, correct, integrated with project objectives, adequately documented, and meet stipulated deadlines. Follow existing processes and procedures and recommend process improvements.

Qualifications:

BS degree in Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited institution with a minimum of 5 years applicable experience is required. A Masters/PhD degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering with at least 2 years’ experience in using CFD program/s for engineering applications is preferred. This could be part of the Master’s thesis work. Some experience in object-oriented programming is a plus. Specific experience with the Loci framework, and CFD applications Loci-Chem and/or Loci-Stream CFD programs is preferred.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required. Work is with the Jacobs Space Exploration Group (JSEG) and onsite at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

Keywords: CFD; Fluid Mechanics; LOCI CFD codes; Unsteady flows; Supersonic flows, detonation, RDRE, two-phase flows, liquid rocket engines, propulsion applications.

Link: email Dr. Narayanan (Ram) Ramachandran (Narayanan.r.ramachandran@nasa.gov) with your resume to apply

Fluid Dynamicist

Company: NASA Marshall Space Flight Center

Position: Full Time, US Citizens only

Description:

The position is for a Fluid Dynamicist. The work will be application oriented involved with testing, data analysis, and modeling of propulsion fluid dynamical systems. Some program model development with Matlab will be required. Specifically, fluids modeling and code enhancements will be used for modeling of propulsion fluid dynamical systems for evaluating system stability and for pogo assessment. Expertise with model development with Matlab is required. Python programming experience preferred. Analyze complex features of the work and apply principles and practices of fluids analysis, or devise new approaches in problem solutions. Independently plan, schedule and perform analyses, prepare and make presentations and document results in technical reports. Participate in review and status meetings, analyze all results from assigned tasks and determine if outputs are complete, correct, integrated with project objectives, adequately documented, and meet stipulated deadlines. Follow existing processes and procedures and recommend process improvements. Independently plan, schedule and perform computations/ analyses, prepare and make presentations and document results in technical reports, and support test and high frequency data collection activities as needed. Review all results from assigned tasks and determine if outputs are complete, correct, integrated with project objectives, and adequately documented. Follow existing processes and procedures and recommend process improvements where appropriate.

BS degree in Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited institution with a minimum of 5 years applicable experience is required. A Masters Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering with some experience in fluids experiments and analysis is preferred. Applicants nearing completion of their PhD/MS programs are also encouraged to apply. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Good experience with Matlab programming is required.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required. Work is with the Jacobs Space Exploration Group (JSEG) and onsite at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

Link: email Dr. Narayanan (Ram) Ramachandran (Narayanan.r.ramachandran@nasa.gov) with your resume to apply

Postdoctoral Scholars

University of Texas - Austin

Department: Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics

Position: Postdoctoral Fellow

Description: Modeling and Simulation of Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) Material Response in Hypersonic Flows.

The research groups of Prof. Chad Landis and Prof. Fabrizio Bisetti at the University of Texas at Austin are engaged in funded research on modeling and simulation of the response of Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) materials to high-speed flows.

A postdoctoral fellow position on this topic is available starting immediately. The appointment is yearly and renewable for up to 3 years based on performance and availability of funding. The salary is between $65,000 and $75,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, and relocation allowance.

The postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for (i) formulating a mathematical model for the external heat and mass transport in the boundary layer, radiative heat transfer at the surface of the CMC, and thermal conduction in the anisotropic material, (ii) formulating mathematical models for the structural response and failure of the CMC, (iii) assist with the implementation of the models in a Finite Element Method (FEM) solver, likely based on the FEM library deal.II, (iv) simulate material response under inductively coupled plasma torch (ICPT) testing conducted at UT Austin. The postdoctoral fellow will be advised jointly by Profs. Landis and Bisetti.

Collaborations with the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL), colleagues at UT Austin responsible for experiments, and scientists at the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) responsible for software development are an integral part of the research activities.

The postdoctoral fellow will present at conferences and disseminate research in the form of peer reviewed articles in high-impact journals. The postdoc will help the PIs with graduate student supervision and acquire experience in managing a large-scoped funded program, including assisting the PIs with reporting and communication with the funding agency. The postdoctoral fellow will work collaboratively with computational scientists at TACC in the implementation of the research software.

Applicants must hold U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency. Strong background in one or more of high-speed flow, continuum and fracture mechanics, thermal protection systems for high-speed flows and hypersonics, fluid mechanics, parallel software development, and large-scale computing are desirable.

Interested candidates should contact the PIs at landis@utexas.edu and fbisetti@utexas.edu, submitting CV, two sample publications or manuscripts, and a brief cover letter with career and research highlights. Include the keyword [Army HTMR] in the subject line. Qualified candidates will be invited to participate in a remote seminar and interview.

Link: Postdoctoral fellow

Department: Center for Predictive Engineering and Computational Sciences

Position: Postdoctorate Researcher

Description: The Center for Predictive Engineering and Computational Sciences (PECOS) in the Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin is searching for Postdoctoral Scholars interested in the quantification of uncertainty in the numerical simulation of complex physical systems, particularly an inductively coupled plasma torch. They will join a multi-disciplinary project aimed at developing advanced capabilities in mathematical modeling, uncertainty quantification, computational algorithms and high-performance computing, and will pursue research in such topics as: multifidelity and multilevel Monte Carlo algorithms, reduced order modeling, input uncertainty characterization through Bayesian inference and validation under uncertainty and will deploy these techniques to UQ problems in plasma applications.

A strong background in UQ, probability, statistics and scientific software development is required. Applicants must have a Doctorate in Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Computational Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field. Candidates with experience in UQ for complex physical applications are preferred.

For more information about the project and team, visit pecos.oden.utexas.edu.

To apply, please send a cover letter describing your interests, a CV, and a list of three references to pecos_recruit@oden.utexas.edu.

Link:

Postdoctorate Researcher

Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT)

Department: Department of Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering

Position: Postdoctoral Senior Research Associate in Turbulent Flow Experimental Research

Description: The Experimental Turbulent Flows Laboratory in the Department of Mechanical, Materials,
and Aerospace Engineering (MMAE) at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) is seeking a Postdoctoral Senior Research Associate (PSRA) in experimental turbulent flows research. The MMAE Department at IIT is a world-leader in experimental fluid mechanics research with numerous state- of-the-art facilities in the John T. Rettaliata Engineering Center including the National Diagnostics Facility (NDF) wind tunnel, the Mark Markovin and Andrew Fejer wind tunnels as well as facilities for supersonic flow, axial-compressor flow, jets, anechoic chambers and more. The Experimental Turbulent Flows Laboratory seeks to augment the current capabilities at IIT with a novel zero-mean turbulence facility for isolated environment testing and multiphase turbulent flow research using 3D particle-tracking methods.

The focus of the PSRA will be (1) to facilitate the construction of a next-generation large-scale zero-mean turbulence box facility to produce an enclosed environment of controllable, homogeneous turbulent flow and (2) to develop the tools, both physical and digital, to implement 3D time-resolved Particle Tracking Velocimetry (PTV) using the state-of-the-art iterative “shake-the-box” algorithm and helium-filled soap bubble tracers. The PTV system will be used both in the turbulence box and in the various IIT flow facilities. The chosen candidate will also have the opportunity to gain mentorship experience with undergraduate and graduate students, disseminate research at leading international conferences, and network and collaborate with academics worldwide.

Qualified candidates will possess a Ph.D. in mechanical or aerospace engineering (or in a closely related field) before the start date, as well as experience in a laboratory environment. A background in experimental fluid dynamics/aerodynamics is required. Experience using and coding laser-based diagnostics such as PIV or PTV is preferred, and experience with the “shake-the-box” algorithm is highly preferred.

Applications are sought from innovative and highly motivated individuals seeking to work in a dynamic environment with leading researchers in turbulent flows. The position is anticipated for 1.5 years, with a possibility for extension. Interested applicants should e-mail a cover letter, C.V., doctoral dissertation abstract, and abstracts of two relevant papers that they have recently (co)authored to Dr. Douglas W. Carter (dcarter10@iit.edu).

Link: Douglas W. Carter | Illinois Institute of Technology

National Taiwan University

Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher

Description:

Looking for a postdoctoral researcher for conducting numerical simulation using Direct Simulation Monte Carlo (DSMC) method. The postdoctoral scholar shall join them for investigation of chemical reactions and non-equilibrium flow dynamics in terms of DSMC and/or applications to a scramjet engine or aerospace craft. The research content would involve substantial capacity regarding gas kinetic physics, chemical reactions, as well as complexities and challenges including such intensive interplays of high-speed aerothermodynamics, flame propagation dynamics, heat and mass transfer/mixing, multi-step chemical kinetics, and nonequilibrium phenomena. He/she shall have skills of computational modeling and numerical simulation, better with DSMC and kinetic theory. The specific methodology adopted would be according to his/her expertise but shall fit the scope of this project.

The beginning of the working period is up to the discussion between the candidate and Prof. Kuo-Long Pan, which may last for one year or longer.

Link: Contact Kuo-Long Pan, Phd Professor via email, panpeter@ntu.edu.tw

Durham University

Department: Department of Mathematical Sciences

Position: Postdoctoral Research Associate

Description: Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in Applied and Computational Mathematics, with a particular emphasis on Numerical Methods and Fluid Dynamics. This three-year research position is funded by the EPSRC (see more here) and focuses on computing Lagrangian means in multi-scale fluids. The numerical and theoretical tools developed in this project will have applications in wave-mean-flow interactions in the ocean and atmosphere, as well as turbulence modelling in various branches of fluid dynamics.

The project is led by Dr. Hossein Kafiabad at Durham University and involves close collaboration with Prof. Jacques Vanneste and his research group at the University of Edinburgh, and Dr. Chris Wilson at the National Oceanography Centre. The research involves developing theories and numerical algorithms, implementing them in computer code, and exploring their applications in geophysical fluids and wind energy. There is potential for hybrid working arrangements to suit the prospective candidate.

Key responsibilities:

To understand and convey material of a specialist or highly technical nature to the team or group of people through presentations and discussions that leads to the presentation of research papers in conferences and publications.
To prepare and deliver presentations on research outputs/activities to audiences which may include: research sponsors, academic and non-academic audiences.
To publish high quality outputs, including papers for submission to peer reviewed journals and papers for presentation at conferences and workshops under the direction of the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder.
To assist with the development of research objectives and proposals.
To conduct individual and collaborative research projects under the direction of the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder.
To work with the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder and other colleagues in the research group, as appropriate, to identify areas for research, develop new research methods and extend the research portfolio.
To deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines by discussing with the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder and offering creative or innovative solutions.
To liaise with research colleagues and make internal and external contacts to develop knowledge and understanding to form relationships for future research collaboration.
To plan and manage own research activity, research resources in collaboration with others and contribute to the planning of research projects.
To deliver training in research techniques/approaches to peers, visitors and students as appropriate.
To contribute to fostering a collegial and respectful working environment which is inclusive and welcoming and where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect.
To engage in wider citizenship to support the department and wider discipline.

This post is fixed term for 36 months – the funding is available from 01/08/24 for this fixed period only; the project is time limited and will end on 31/07/27

The post-holder is employed to work on research/a research project which will be led by Dr Hossein Kafiabad. Whilst this means that the post-holder will not be carrying out independent research in his/her own right, the expectation is that they will contribute to the advancement of the project, through the development of their own research ideas/adaptation and development of research protocols.

Link: Postdoctoral Research Associate

Georgia Tech

Department: College of Engineering

Position: Post-Doctoral Researcher]

Description: The postdoc will be hired in the College of Engineering with a technical focus on computational fluid dynamics and a research focus on biological propulsion and locomotion. The postdoc will be advised by Spencer H. Bryngelson in collaboration with Prof. Saad Bhamla (also Gatech). The postdoc is expected to be particularly strong in the fundamentals of computational fluid dynamics and comfortable with home-grown CFD solvers. The estimated start date is Sept 1, 2024, but this is flexible.

Contact:

Contact via email, shb@gatech.edu

University of Rochester

Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher

Description:

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research position in experimental fluid dynamics at the University of Rochester. Broadly, the scientific goals are to explore rotating thermal convection and how its dynamics are affected by rough boundaries, for low-conductivity and high-conductivity fluids (water and gallium). One motivation for the work is geophysical: rough boundaries might explain how Earth maintained its magnetic field before its solid inner core was formed. Beyond that, because rotating, rough convection has been studied little, there is ample opportunity for fundamental discoveries applicable to planetary physics, liquid metals technology, and more. Scientific serendipity will be welcomed!

The postdoctoral researcher will be the day-to-day lead of a team designing, building, and running laboratory experiments to generate and measure rotating thermal convection with rough boundaries. From that work, the researcher will publish and make public presentations. A PhD student and undergraduate researcher will also be dedicated to the project. The project will be led by Douglas H. Kelley in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and involve close collaboration with Jonathan S. Cheng at the U.S. Naval Academy. The work will build on our team's experience with particle tracking, ultrasound, liquid metals, rotating fluid dynamics, and thermal convection. Experience with hands-on experiments is key, whereas experience with geophysics is desirable but not required.

This position will be available as of fall 2024, and the project extends to summer 2029. Per university procedures, initial hires are for one year, with renewal being likely. For full consideration, applicants should email a curriculum vitae and cover letter.

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Postdoctoral Researcher

Cancer Cell Mechanics Research Group

Department: Breast and Prostate Cancer

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher

Description:

The Cancer Cell Mechanics Research Group (breast and prostate cancer), directed by Fazle Hussain, PhD, is looking for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Research Associate ASAP. The group focuses on understanding the effects of cell signaling pathways on cancer cell migration, mechanics, and metastasis, as well as the mitigating effects of naturopathic compounds and nanotherapy. The group also addresses environmental cleanup and enhancing lipids and valuable compounds in microalgae, as well as food and lipid production in both Martian and Earth environments. A Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Associate will have the opportunity to lead the development of new projects in cancer and microalgae biology at a fundamental level. Prospects for new projects are not solely limited to these areas. Interest/background in bioinformatics and AI would be helpful.

Duties and Expectations
Perform rigorous research, publish in top journals, and also prepare research proposals. Work may also involve helping with general writing and lab safety certifications.

Required Qualifications

PhD in the area of project specialization. Knowledge of modern research practices, the methods, resources, and standards thereof. Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities. Ability to integrate resources, policies, and information for the determination of procedures, solutions, and other outcomes. Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with other employees and the public.

Preferred Qualifications

Have strong conceptual background in biochemistry/bioengineering.
Be self-motivated, able to perform independent studies, as well as function proactively and collegially in a team setting.
Have strong written and oral communication skills.
Knowledge in fundamentals of biomechanics, biomaterials, and biofluidics is desirable.

Special Instructions

Candidates should submit the following:

A cover letter to Dr. Zeina Khan (zeina.khan@ttu.edu) addressing some of the above requirements
An outline of possible projects with timelines and needed resources
CV
Names and contact information for 3 scientific references.

Dartmouth College

Department: Thayer School of Engineering

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher (Multiple Openings)

Description: The researcher(s) will the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth College. The projects are focused on snow sintering and meltwater flow through snow. The ideal candidate will build on their background in applied mathematics, physics, earth science, or engineering to develop new models for snow evolution on the surface of glaciers. We will work together to find a project of mutual interest and the successful applicants will be encouraged to develop their own ideas.

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from individuals with a broad spectrum of experience and identity.

Dartmouth is an R1 research institution in Hanover, New Hampshire, on the unceded ancestral and contemporary lands of the Abenaki Nation. Situated on the Connecticut River and the Appalachian Trail, there are opportunities for outdoor activities in the surrounding region including hiking, running, canoeing, skiing, and cycling. Locally there are many trails, as well as the Green and White Mountains about 1-2 hours afield. Additionally, Hanover is 2.5 hours from Boston, MA and 3.5 hours from Montreal, QC.

École Nationale Supérieure de Mécanique et d'Aérotechnique

Department: Center for Computational Biology

Position: Post-Doctoral Researcher (Multiple Openings)

Description: The researcher will join the 2AT (Aeroacoustics, aerodynamics, and turbulence) group of the Pprime Institute and ISAE-ENSMA, in Poitiers. Our lab mainly focuses on unsteady aerodynamics, flow control, aeroacoustics, and fluid-mechanics experiments.

The researcher will work on the TurbCab project (funded by the Agence National de la Recherche, ANR), studying the dynamics of suspended cabins when immersed in turbulent flows. He/she will develop:

- Numerical simulations of simplified (2D-Low Re) configurations
- Data analysis from the simplified (developed by the researcher) and full-fidelity simulations (developed by partners), as well as experimental results (obtained locally in the wind tunnel), including POD & SPOD analysis, harmonic balance analysis, and low-rank and phenomenological models for the system.

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Post-Doctoral Researcher

École normale supérieure of Paris-Saclay University

Department: Laboratoire de Mécanique

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher (Multiple Openings)

Description: The laboratory is seeking two postdoctoral research associates in numerical analysis to work on mesh generation and CPU/GPU parallelization of new high-order PDE solvers with applications in solids, fluids, and their interactions (particularly towards problems in geophysics and cardiovascular medicine).

The positions will be affiliated with the École normale supérieure of Paris-Saclay University (15th worldwide by current Shanghai rankings, 1st in continental Europe), located in the heart of the "French Silicon Valley".

No knowledge of French is required (all work can be done in English).

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Postdoctoral Researcher

Flatiron Institute

Department: Center for Computational Biology

Position: Post-Doctoral Researcher (Multiple Openings)

Description:

Flatiron Research Fellows in CCB are individuals at the postdoctoral level with backgrounds in one or more of the following areas: applied mathematics, statistics, computational biology, biophysics, computer science, engineering, mathematical physics, or related disciplines. Reporting to Research Scientists, Data Scientists or the Center Director, as appropriate, Fellows are expected to carry out an active research program that can be independently directed and/or involve substantial collaboration with other members of CCB or the Flatiron Institute. In addition to their research, Fellows help build the rich scientific community at CCB and the Flatiron Institute by participating in seminars, colloquia, and group meetings; developing their software, mathematical and computational expertise through internal education opportunities; and sharing their knowledge through scientific publications, presentations, and/or software releases, with the financial support of the Institute. Fellows have access to the Flatiron Institute’s powerful scientific computing resources.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performing theoretical and computational research

• Developing, implementing and maintaining scientific software

• Participating in the organization of CCB and Flatiron-wide collaborative activities including seminars, workshops and meetings

• Participating in the preparation of manuscripts for publication and of presentations at scientific conferences

• Assisting in student mentorship

• Sharing expertise and providing training and guidance to CCB staff and visitors as needed.

Link:

Post-Doctoral Researcher

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Department: Quantum Science and Engineering

Position: Postdoctoral Reasearcher (Multiple Openings)

Description: Two Postdoc positions are available immediately in the Computational and Theoretical Multiphysics Lab (web1.eng.famu.fsu.edu/~kshoele/CTML) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Florida State University. One position is related to computational/theoretical activities and the other position is mostly experimental. Both positions are related to fluid-structure interaction (FSI) in turbulent flows.

The following skills/certifications/interests are relevant to the positions:

Creativity and interest in interdisciplinary research; A PhD degree in engineering (especially mechanical, aero, or civil) or related fields (applied mathematics, computational physics); Previous research experience in either computational fluid dynamics (CFD), or flow experiments. Desirable research skills include FSI, turbulence, and data-driven techniques; Strong oral and written communication skills with a track record of publications.

This is a one-year appointment, with a possibility of renewal depending on the performance. To apply, please submit the following to Dr. Kourosh Shoele (kshoele@fsu.edu): 1- a cover letter describing your relevant experience, interests and availability to start; 2- a resume that includes a list of education, publications, and work experience; and 3- a list of two to three references. Please include the phrase "PostDoc-CFD" or "PostDoc-EXP" in the subject line of the email.

Florida State University

Department: Quantum Science and Engineering

Position: Postdoctoral Fellowship

Description: Florida State University seeks multiple postdoctoral fellows to join the FSU Quantum Initiative. Applicants with research interests in all areas of Quantum Science and Engineering, ranging from quantum algorithms to quantum materials and devices, are invited to apply. Successful applicants will be hosted by FSU Quantum faculty members. Applicants interested in this opportunity are encouraged to contact prospective faculty advisors (sponsors) to discuss potential research plans. Applicants should have earned a Ph.D. within the last five years (but exceptions can be made on an individual basis) and must have demonstrated a strong record of academic and research accomplishments. The FSU Quantum Postdoctoral Fellowships are intended for a two-year appointment, providing the annual salary of $65,000 and benefits.

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Postd octoral Fellowship

Johns Hopkins University

Department: Computational Modelling

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher

Description: A postdoc position is available in Professor Rajat Mittal's group in the area of computational modeling of fluid-structure interaction, data-driven models and compressible flows. Interested candidate should email their CV (including a list of references) and copies of 1-2 relevant publications to mittal@jhu.edu.

Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher

Description: The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University (JHU) is seeking applicants for a post-doctoral fellowship in direct numerical simulations of turbulent boundary layers and the assimilation of physical measurements in the computations. Applicants with strong background in the following areas are encouraged to apply:

Direct or large-eddy simulations of turbulent flows; Turbulence physics and vorticity dynamics; Analysis of big data from turbulence simulations; Data assimilation and nonlinear optimization; High-performance computing.

The researcher will work collaboratively with members of the Flow Science & Engineering Group (engineering.jhu.edu/zaki) at Johns Hopkins University, led by Prof. Tamer Zaki. The experimental measurements will be provided by the team of Prof. Joseph Katz, also at JHU. The applicant must have demonstrated expertise in one of the relevant areas, specifically high-fidelity simulations, turbulence physics, data assimilation, high-performance computational methods, or data science. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.

Interested applicants should send their CV with a cover letter and names of at least three references to t.zaki@jhu.edu. Application material should be submitted as a single PDF document. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

Nanyang Technological University - Singapore

Department: Han Lab @ NTU

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher (Multiple Openings)

Description:

Requirements:

· A competitive GPA.

· For candidates from non-English-speaking countries, the University mandates submission of a TOEFL or IELTS score and a GRE score.

· Preference will be given to candidates with a background in biophysics, soft matter physics, solid/fluid mechanics, microscopy, and data science.

To apply, please email your CV, academic transcripts, and the contact information of two referees to endao.han@ntu.edu.sg. Please title your email "PhD Application - [Your Name] - [Your University]". Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

North Carolina State

Department: Kota Research Group

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher (Multiple Openings)

Description: The Kota Research Group is looking to take on multiple PhD students into my research group (www.mae.ncsu.edu/kota) in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at North Carolina State University, for actively funded NSF, NIH and DOD projects. The research is in the area of soft materials, with emphasis on surfaces and interfaces. Preference will be given to candidates with (or nearing completion of) a masters degree in materials, chemical, mechanical or biomedical engineering. Interested students should contact akota2@ncsu.edu with their CV.

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Department: Flow Control Lab

Position: Post-Doctoral Researcher (Multiple Openings)

Description: The Flow Control Lab (https://sites.google.com/hawk.iit.edu/xuanhongan/about) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SDSMT or SD Mines) is seeking Ph.D. students with backgrounds in applied mathematics, physics, or engineering for research in the field of computational fluid dynamics (CFD), experimental fluid mechanics and data-driven modeling.

Our research is focused on pioneering innovative design concepts to enhance the performance of aircraft and underwater vehicles and developing low-order models for controlling aircraft in extreme flight conditions such as dynamic stall. We collaborate with esteemed research labs at institutions including Princeton University, the University of Houston the University of Iowa, Florida State University, the University of Dayton, and the Air Force Research Lab.

For more information about graduate education in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at SDSMT, please visit https://www.sdsmt.edu/ME/. We offer graduate financial support through research assistantships (RA) and/or teaching assistantships (TA). To learn more about South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, please visit https://www.sdsmt.edu/.

Interested applicants are encouraged to send a single PDF file containing (1) a cover letter, (2) a CV with details of their research experience and interests to xuanhong.an@sdsmt.edu. Dr. Xuanhong An also would be happy to chat with potential applicants at APS-DFD 2023 in DC this November and SciTech 2024 in Orlando next January.

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Post-Doctoral Researcher

Rowan University

Department: College of Engineering

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher (Multiple Openings)

Description: Two fellow postdoctoral positions available in Dr. Antonios Kontsos' research group at Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering at Rowan University have become available.

One position focuses on connecting mechanical experiments on alloys with constitutive and surrogate models, while the other involves integrating in situ monitoring data of laser powder bed fusion with physics-based and surrogate models.

Both projects are externally funded and require skills in mechanical testing, microstructural analysis, computational modeling, and AI/ML. Applicants in the USA are preferred. Please contact Dr. Kontsos at kontsos@rowan.edu for details.

Texas Tech

Department: Fluid Mechanics Research Group

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher

Description: The Fluid Mechanics Research Group at TTU focuses on understanding fluid mechanics via CFD methods for various multi-physics flows. Research topics include turbulence, vortex dynamics and vortex reconnection, drag control, multi-phase flows, compressible and incompressible turbulent boundary layers, jets, shear layers, entrainment mechanics, and aeroacoustics. A Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Associate will have the opportunity to lead the development of new projects and approaches to study fluid mechanics at a fundamental level by adapting/developing CFD methods for such flows.

Interested candidates please send a CV, research plan including possible projects, and the names and contact information of 3 references to Dr. Edgardo Garcia, email: edgardo.garcia@ttu.edu.

For more information on the project, contact florence.marcotte@inria.fr.

Université Côte d'Azur

Department: INRIA Center

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher (Multiple Openings)

Description: The INRIA Center of Université Côte d'Azur, in Nice (France) seeks a postdoctoral research associate to conduct research in the area of astrophysical fluid dynamics. The successful applicant will contribute to the ERC-funded project CIRCE that investigates the nonlinear stability of (magneto)hydrodynamic flows using optimal control. The postdoc will join the Laboratoire J.A. Dieudonné, in the Department of Mathematics located in the amazing Parc Valrose (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2O5k0bAqgw). The campus is in the city center of Nice, within walking distance from the sea and short driving distance from the Alps mountains.

For more information on the project, contact florence.marcotte@inria.fr.

University of California, Irvine

Department: Dandidrone Project

Position: Post-Doctoral Researcher (Multiple Openings)

Description: Researchers will be working on our V-Echo-PIV platform and 4D Flow MRI. A PhD in Fluid Mechanics or Applied Mathematics is preferred. Prior experience in PIV and C++ and/or Python are preferred but not required. The project involves data from patients' cardiac flows. The role requires the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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Post-Doctoral Researcher

Department: Kharadvar Lab

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher (Multiple Openings)

Description: Individuals focused on fluid dynamics are encouraged to apply. Expertise in PIV and C++ programming is desired. The position is open to all applicants expert in either experimental or numerical fluid dynamics. The project is NIH funded and is focused on research and development related to volumetric echocardiographic particle image velocimetry (V-Echo-PIV). Interested applicants should send their CV to arashkh@uci.edu.

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Post-Doctoral Researcher

University of Edinburgh (Scotland)

Department: Dandidrone Project

Position: Post-Doctoral Researcher (Multiple Openings)

Description: We are recruiting a postdoc at the University of Edinburgh (Scotland) to investigate the fluid mechanics of free-falling bodies in turbulent flows. The post holder will have specialist expertise in either computational or experimental fluid dynamics. The position is available on a fixed term basis for up to 24 months.

This bio-inspired project aims to investigate the unsteady aerodynamics of centimetre-scale wings to underpin the development of flying sensors that remain airborne transported by the wind. In the next decade, distributed sensor network systems made of small flying sensors, from dust-scale to insect- scale, will enable a step change in monitoring natural disasters and remote areas. They will contribute to protecting the environment by providing data on the contamination of physical and biological systems and on the impact of human activities. To date, a key limitation of this technology is that small sensors can remain airborne only for a few tens of minutes. By contrast, some natural flyers such as the dandelion fruit, travel unpowered for days and hundreds of kilometres. Our previous work (Cummins et al, Nature 2018, doi.org/10.1038/s41586-018-0604-2), revealed that the dandelion adopts a highly porous wing to form a separated vortex ring and decrease its terminal velocity. However, the aerodynamics of the free-falling dandelion while transported in a turbulent wind remains mostly unexplored. This five-year project aims to unveil the underlying fluid mechanics mechanisms that allow the dandelion and similar bodies to remain airborne scavenging wind energy.

Read more on the Dandidrone project at voilab.eng.ed.ac.uk/dandidrone.

The post holder will join a team of two postdocs (Research Associates) and four PhD students working within the same project and will undertake either computational fluid dynamics simulations with OpenFOAM of free-falling bodies, or particle image velocimetry of free-falling bodies in a bespoke vertical wind tunnel.

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Post-Doctoral Researcher

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Department: Dlott Laboratory

Position: Post-Doctoral Researcher (Multiple Openings)

Description: The Dlott laboratory at the University of Illinois (UIUC) needs talented postdoctoral researchers in experimental chemistry, physics, mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering. The Dlott group has pioneered new experimental methods that use a pulsed laser to launch small hypervelocity (0-6 km/s or 0-Mach 20) projectiles to study hypervelocity impacts with very high time and space resolution. The primary areas of interest are materials under extreme conditions (defined as pressures up to 50 GPa and temperatures up to 6000K), energetic materials and materials for hypersonic vehicles.

These research areas ordinarily involve large-scale, low-throughput facilities to produce extreme conditions, but the Dlott laboratory has developed methods that can be used for high throughput experiments on a tabletop. Due to the high throughput and large data acquisition rates, these experiments are especially conducive to machine-learning materials discovery techniques.

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Post-Doctoral Researcher

Department: Center for Hypersonics & Entry Systems Studies (CHESS)

Position: Post-Doctoral Researcher (Multiple Openings)

Description: The Center for Hypersonics and Entry System Studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign seeks outstanding candidates for multiple postdoctoral research positions to simulate and model the unsteady, non-equilibrium flows associated with hypersonics and very high-temperature flows within inductively coupled plasma (ICP) facilities. The successful candidate will use and develop state-of-the-art simulation, modeling, and data reduction tools to predict and study high-temperature hypersonic flows, including but not limited to, thermal and chemical non-equilibrium, radiation, interaction with thermal protection systems, and ICP torch dynamics. The positions are open immediately and have a nominal duration of two years. The successful candidates will become part of the highly active hypersonics community at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

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Post-Doctoral Researcher

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Department: Experimental Fluid Dynamics

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher

Description: The Experimental Fluid Dynamics Lab (Link ) at the Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Department at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor is seeking to hire a Ph.D. student to start in the coming Fall.

The research will focus on experimental hydrodynamics with an emphasis on clow control using active/passive methods with applications in renewable energy harvesting, bio-inspired propulsion, or improving the hydrodynamics performance of underwater vehicles.

Interested candidates are requested to apply to the NAME graduate program (Link) and also send an email to asareen@umich.edu with a single pdf file containing your CV, unofficial transcript, sample publication/conference poster/any deliverable that you can share that you thoroughly enjoyed working on.

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Postdoctoral Researcher

Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher

Description: Prof. Aaron Towne in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan is seeking outstanding candidates for a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship focused on the laminar-to-turbulent transition of hypersonic boundary layers. The project aims to develop new probabilistic transition models that evolve boundary layer statistics using nonlinear stability tools and data-driven methods.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references to towne@umich.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

University of New Hampshire

Department: Ocean Process Analysis Laboratory

Position: Postdoctorate Researcher

Description: As coastal sea-levels rise, flooding will increasingly impact coastal communities. The NSF funded EPSCOR project, the Community-Driven Coastal Climate Research & Solutions for the Resilience of New England Coastal Populations, seeks to help communities manage the increasing environmental risks caused by a changing climate.

As part of this project, the Ocean Process Analysis Laboratory and the Institute for Earth, Ocean and Space at the University of New Hampshire is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to research the linkages between shelf-scale sea-level, surface wave and wind fields and coastal flooding on a human scale. The goal is to downscale the prediction of shelf-scale and climate-scale coastal models to the human scale of harbors and neighborhoods and to assist in the development of machine learning models to link large scale forcing to human scale environmental stressors.
The term of this project is 2.5 years (1 year term with possibility of renewal). The focus of this project will be the high-resolution modeling that links shelf scale forcing to human scale sea-level predictions, the validation of that modeling, and the use of machine-learning tools to predict sea-level and other environmental stressors from larger scale models. Experience in physical oceanography and numerical modeling are required. Experience with unstructured mesh numerical models and machine learning would be helpful. Expected duties include submission of results for publication in refereed journals, documenting modeling code and products, and collaborating with other researchers in this project at Brown University, the University of Rhode Island, the Gulf of Maine Research Institute and elsewhere to further the goals of this project.

Questions can be sent to Jamie Pringle at jpringle@unh.edu; Please send an email when you submit an application.

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Postdoctorate Researcher

Virginia Tech

Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering

Position: Postdoctorate Researcher

Description: The Health and Disease Mechanobiology Research Interest Group in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech seeks highly motivated and dynamic candidates for a postdoctoral associate position in microfluidics and vascular mechanobiology. This position will provide a unique opportunity to work in a highly collaborative interdisciplinary environment as part of a team of engineers, cell biologists, and clinicians.

This NIH-sponsored project will focus on the mechanobiology of heterotypic cell-cell interaction in the context of microcirculation to address a well-defined problem of a significant and pressing clinical need. Combining microfluidics, bioengineering, and mechanobiology, the postdoctoral associate will pursue cutting-edge science and acquire a well-rounded interdisciplinary skillset. The selected candidate will be encouraged to pursue complementary new research directions and apply for independent grants and fellowships. They will also be mentored to develop scientific leadership and management skills.

Compensation for this position will be at or above NIH guidelines and include competitive benefits and a retirement package offered by Virginia Tech. The position is available immediately and is eligible for annual renewal contingent upon satisfactory progress and continued funding.

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Scholarships / Fellowships

Lillian Gilbreth Postdoctoral Fellowships at Purdue Engineering

Lillian Gilbreth Postdoctoral Fellowships are available to innovative, interdisciplinary researchers with recent PhDs in engineering or related sciences.

They will be selected by a panel of distinguished faculty based on their CV, letters of recommendation, potential for broader impact on industry and society, and proposed innovative interdisciplinary research. Gilbreth Fellows undertake research with two Purdue faculty mentors in different fields and participate in professional development activities tailored to their chosen path in academia. Applicants may choose from a list of proposed research topics and mentors or propose their own.

Gilbreth fellows will have the unique opportunity to prepare themselves for a successful career in academia by:

Undertaking interdisciplinary research with two co-advisors in different fields
Participation in professional development activities tailored to chosen academic paths
A generous annual stipend of $70,000 and benefits
$5,000 for professional development
Mentorship, guided by a comprehensive individual development plan, as well as access to professional development resources through Purdue Engineering

Applications are due October 31, 2024.

*For potential applicants who might be interested in (i) computational fluid-structure interactions using nonlocal formulations, (ii) fundamental questions on the interaction of particles, polymers and compliant boundaries, and (iii) biomedical engineering, feel free to contact Ivan C. Christov (christov@purdue.edu) as a potential mentor or for informal feedback.

Association for Women in Science (AWIS) San Diego Scholarship Program

The program annually supports community college, undergraduate, and graduate students in San Diego County pursuing degrees in STEM fields where women are underrepresented. This year's scholarship will support students in the fields of study including biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, engineering, mathematics, and experimental psychology. Each AWISSD Scholar will receive a $1000 Scholarship Award.

DARPA Innovation Fellowship

The DARPA Innovation Fellowship is a two-year position at DARPA for early career scientists and active-duty service members. Innovation Fellows develop and manage portfolios of high-impact, exploratory efforts to identify breakthrough technologies for the Department of Defense.

DARPA Innovation Fellows manage high-risk, targeted research opportunities funded through DARPA’s Advanced Research Concepts (ARC) initiative.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

The Financial Aid and Scholarships website is the most comprehensive listing of undergraduate university scholarships and fellowships. Please review it frequently.

Division of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs (GEPA)

The GEPA website is the most thorough and accurate listing of graduate university scholarships and fellowships. Please review it frequently.

MAE List of Graduate Funding Opportunities

Please review this helpful list of opportunities compiled by MAE.

Additional Scholarships/Fellowships:

Graduate Teaching Fellowship

The American Society for Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has opened up a fellowship for Mechanical Engineering students.

Donald O. Thompson Graduate Fellowship

A grant for Fellowship recipients, the American Society for Mechanical Engineers has opened up a fellowship for Mechanical Engineering students.

ASME Federal Fellowships

Federally funded ASME fellowships are linked here.

2024 Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP)

Undergraduate students may apply to receive funding for their projects as facilitated by their home institution.

AAS ISU Scholarship

The American Astronautical Society announces a new opportunity for post-graduate professionals to expand their knowledge of space and the industry in an accelerated 8-week program.

Prospective Graduate Students

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne

Department: Doctoral Program in Mechanics or Energy

Position: PhD Student

Description: Looking for 2 PhD students with an interest in experimental fluid mechanics and hydropower for a collaborative project Experimental assessment and quantification of adverse vortex interactions in reversible pump-turbines funded by the Swiss federal office for energy.

One student will work in the group of Dr. Elena Vagnoni at the Technology Platform for Hydraulic Machines (PTMH) at EPFL and study the formation of vortices during a start-up procedure of a hydraulic turbine and their impact on the impeller lifespan through experiments in a fully homologous reduced-scale model of the hydraulic machine at the PTMH.

The other student will work in Dr. Karen Mulleners' lab where they will build a more optically accessible experimental setup where they can generate draft-tube-like vortices in absence of the turbine parts and systematically analyze and model the topological and temporal characteristics of these vortices depending on the simulated start-up procedures.

Candidate profile:

- master's degree in engineering, environmental sciences, or physics.

- strong interest in experimental fluid mechanics and hydropower.

- experience with experimental (fluid)mechanics or in designing laboratory experiments.

- excellent written and oral communication skills in English. (French is not required.)

[Screening will start immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate has been found.]

*Note that to be eligible for a PhD at EPFL, candidates also need to be enrolled in one of the EPFL doctoral school programs. This is a separate application process that you can start in parallel. We suggest that you apply to the Doctoral Program in Mechanics (EDME) or the Doctoral Program in Energy (EDEY).

Link: Interested candidates should send their CV, motivation statement, and grade transcripts to Karen (karen.mulleners@epfl.ch) or Elena (elena.vagnoni@epfl.ch).

Cleveland State University

Department: College of Engineering

Position: Graduate Student (Multiple Openings)

Description: If you are interested in getting a graduate degree (MS or PhD) and using technology to transform the lives of people with disabilities, this program is for you. If you want to work on teams with people with disabilities and students and faculty members from different disciplines, this program is for you. We want students seeking degrees in all engineering fields, computer science, urban studies, psychology, and exercise science to participate. This is an opportunity to explore a career path that is meaningful and significant and touches lives. Students with disabilities and students from minority groups that are underrepresented in these fields are especially encouraged to apply

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G raduate Student

University of Edinburgh

Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering

Position: Ph.D. Student

Description: The current Ph.D. position focuses on the experimental investigation of spray dynamics in a crossflow. The project aims to foster a new understanding of the spatiotemporal scales and the controlling parameters of sprays when subjected to reaction fronts, turbulent streams, and electrostatic fields. The project offers hands-on experience in setting up multi-physics experiments and using several state-of-the-art optical diagnostics, such as high-speed shadowgraphy, Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV), Planar-Induced Fluorescence (PLIF), Phase Doppler Interferometry (PDI).

The ideal candidate will be interested in fluid dynamics, reacting flows, and laser diagnostics and have programming experience in at least one language (e.g., Python, MATLAB, etc.). The selection process considers the comprehensive strength of the entire application, including the academic qualifications, personal statement, CV, and references. Ideally, candidates should have a strong background in fluid dynamics and the development of experimental methodologies.

The project includes close collaboration with Imperial College London and ETH Zurich, Switzerland, and the possibility of visiting these institutions during the PhD research. This collaborative environment will offer the opportunity to learn from and contribute to a diverse team of experts.

The intended PhD start date is in late Summer or early Autumn 2024. If a suitable candidate is found, this position may close earlier than the closing date.

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Ph.D. Student

San Diego State University

Department: Computational Science Research Center

Position: PhD Student (Multiple Openings)

Description: The San Diego State University/University of California, Irvine Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program in Computational Science is committed to reaching out to all qualified students and to increasing access for talented but financially challenged individuals. UCI and SDSU campuses are recognized as Hispanic Serving Institutions offering a welcoming and supportive environment. We are looking for students with strong backgrounds in mathematics, physics, chemistry, computer science, or engineering
Admitted graduate students are offered a range of financial assistance options while they are pursuing advanced degrees, including Teaching, Graduate, and Research Assistantships and Fellowships. Please check our website for details regarding the doctoral program and the application process. We have
20 positions available. Website: http://www.csrc.sdsu.edu/csrc/doctoral.html.

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Events

European Fluid Dynamics Conference

Description: Abstract Submission and Registration are open for the 1st European Fluid Dynamics Conference (EFDC1) that will be held at
the RWTH Aachen University, in the city of Aachen, Germany, 16 – 20 September 2024. EFDC is the merger of the European Fluid Mechanics Conference (EFMC) and the European Turbulence Conference (ETC). Please, use the website www.efdc1.de for further information or contact efdc1@aia.rwth-aachen.de.

The conference is being held under the auspices of the European Mechanics Society (Euromech www.euromech.org)

Link: EFDC

European Drag Reduction and Flow Control Meeting

Description: Subjects:
All laminar & turbulent drag reduction and flow & noise control studies, including: riblets, surface roughness, porous surface, compliant walls, polymer & surfactant additives, synthetic jets, super-hydrophobic surfaces, flexible structures, wall oscillations, travelling waves, flow separation control, plasma flow control, electro-magnetic control and machine learning.

Organisers:
Jacopo Serpieri, Politecnico di Torino, jacopo.serpieri@polito.it
Kwing-So Choi, University of Nottingham, kwing-so.choi@nottingham.ac.uk

Meeting Venue:
The meeting will be held at Castello del Valentino, a beautiful late-medieval palace and UNESCO world heritage site, which is located in the homonymous parkin the city centre and along the Po river. The city of Turin (Torino) features magnificent examples of Italian baroque and liberty architecture and is the gateway to the western Italian Alps and to the picturesque Langhe and Monferrato countryside areas.

Link: European Drag Reduction and Flow Control Meeting

Metastability and Tipping in Complex Systems

Description: On 3-5 September 2024 the University of Leicester will host the international conference "Metastability and Tipping in Complex Systems”. The event is partially supported by the London Mathematical Society (www.lms.ac.uk). We invite submission of abstracts for oral and poster presentations. The participation of graduate students and early career researchers is particularly encouraged.

Many complex systems are metastable: they possess states that are typically long-lived but between which the system may switch spontaneously, e.g. through noise-induced transitions between coexisting attracting states or due to transient phenomena. Identifying transient metastable states and anticipating critical transitions (tipping) has become a key research focus in applied mathematics, driven by the need for advanced techniques to meet today's societal challenges. The goal of this conference is to exchange recent results in mathematics and its applications around the theory of metastability for complex systems. Bringing together an interdisciplinary community of experts, we seek to explore different definitions of metastability that account for its rich phenomenology. This includes the emergence of metastability from adding noise to dynamical systems exhibiting multistability (i.e. featuring multiple competing attractors), but also the view of long transient behaviour as a convincing mathematical description of metastable dynamics. A particular focus will be on advances that go beyond common assumptions which restrict our understanding of real phenomena, such as non-autonomous, non-equilibrium dynamics and non-Gaussian noise.
We invite contributions on a wide range of topics from large deviation theory, exit problems, transition path theory, rare event sampling and numerical techniques to chaos theory, stochastic differential equations, stochastic processes and early-warning indicators. Fostering the interaction between pure mathematical research and applications, we seek to connect areas like climate, ecology, power systems, biophysics, materials science and data science.

Link: Metastability and Tipping in Complex Systems

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Financial Aid and Scholarships

Division of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs (GEPA)

MAE List of Graduate Funding Opportunities

Additional Scholarships/Fellowships:

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne

Cleveland State University

University of Edinburgh

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European Fluid Dynamics Conference

European Drag Reduction and Flow Control Meeting

Metastability and Tipping in Complex Systems

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