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Postdoctoral Research Associate - Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering

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Postdoctoral Research Associate - Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Tucson, AZ, United States
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Postdoctoral Research Associate - Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Posting Number req17318
Department Aerospace & Mechanical Engr
Department Website Link https://ame.engineering.arizona.edu/
Location Main Campus
Address Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights

The Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering (AME) is looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work with Dr. Kyle Hanquist on basic and applied research in the area of computational aerothermodynamics relevant to hypersonic flight environments. This will include the investigation of nonequilibrium gas dynamics impact on aero-optics, thermal management, and modeling of solid fuel ramjets.

The successful candidate should have: knowledge of and experience in the fields of aerodynamics, aerothermodynamics, and/or fluid dynamics, a strong and demonstrated interest in programming; preferably in the context of CFD or machine learning, experience with numerical methods and modeling and simulation, strong analysis skills, research, and technical writing skills.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities
  • Conduct research and development in one or more of the following areas relating to the simulation of hypersonic flows: nonequilibrium modeling, electron transpiration cooling, aero-optics, fluid-thermal-structural interaction, low-temperature plasmas, optimization, machine learning, and/or other physics applicable to hypersonic flows. 
  • Mentoring of Undergraduate and Graduate students.
  • Project liaison to industrial sponsors and external federal agencies. 
  • Presentation of research at national and international conferences.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Must have or will have a Ph.D. conferred at the time of hiring in the area of aerospace engineering, computational sciences, or other related field of study upon hire.
Preferred Qualifications
FLSA Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
Job FTE 1.0
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category Research
Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay $56,484 + DOE
Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 1
Target Hire Date 10/1/2023
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates Dr. Kyle Hanquist
hanquist@arizona.edu
Open Date 8/31/2023
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant Finalists may be asked to provide references upon request.
Diversity Statement At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

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