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Postdoc Research Associate

Iowa State University
HOWE - Howe Hall, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Sept 2024

About the role

Position Title:

Postdoc Research Associate

Appointment Type:

Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Aerospace Engineering seeks a postdoctoral scholar to contribute to the research of the Advanced Flow Diagnostics and Experimental Aerodynamics Laboratory. This postdoctoral appointment will work in the following areas:

  • To conducting fundamental studies related to aircraft/aero-engine icing and anti-/de-icing, unsteady aerodynamics, and bio-inspired aerodynamics.
  • To assist the lab director in managing the lab daily operation and supervising graduate and undergraduate students,
  • To write technical reports and publish research papers on both journals and conferences.
  • To help the lab director on developing research proposals

To guarantee full consideration, applications must be received by 9/30/2024.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

PhD or doctoral degree

Preferred Qualifications:

 • PhD in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

• Documented background in experimental thermal-fluid sciences

• Research experience on one or more of the following areas: experimental fluid dynamics and heat transfer; multiphase flows; low-Reynolds-number airfoil aerodynamics; active/passive flow control

• Hands-on experience using laser-based flow diagnostic techniques such as LDV, PIV and LIF

• Strong communication and language skills as evident by publications and a cover letter

Department Unit/Website:

https://www.aere.iastate.edu/

https://www.aere.iastate.edu/~huhui/ 

Proposed Start Date:

January 1, 2025

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

December 31, 2025

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing Program

Original Posting Date:

September 3, 2024

Posting Close Date:

November 1, 2024

Job Requisition Number:

R15449

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