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Research Associate Senior
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| Job Title | Research Associate Senior |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE37686 |
| Working Title | |
| Department Name | 8H700:Mechanical Engineering |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 46 |
| Salary Range | $50,981-84,115/year |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | PhD |
| Click here for more information about equivalencies: | http://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/equivalencies |
| Required Related Experience | 3 yrs |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | None |
| Physical Requirements | Sitting and/or standing for long periods of time |
| Shift | Days (40 hours/week). |
| Job Summary | The Gas Surface Interactions Lab at the University of Kentucky conducts research in computational fluid dynamics and material response applied to space vehicles. This position is the engineering staff lead, who will have the following duties: - Develop, verify and validate numerical simulation tools applied to computational aero-thermodynamics. - Maintain the research codes to insure appropriate version control. Distribute the code to partnering research institute. - Supervise graduate students and collaborate with postdoctoral scholars in the lab to advance their research. - Collaborate with lab members and outside partners to write and publish reports and academic papers on the performed research. - Other duties as assigned by supervisor. The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Will need good communication skills, strong leadership, technical expertise and attention to detail. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Doctoral degree with experience in high temperature aerothermodynamics and material response research. |
| Deadline to Apply | 01/04/2023 |
| University Community of Inclusion | The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. |
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