Position Title:

Appointment Type:

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our dynamic research team focused to advance the understanding of compressible reactive flows. The successful candidate will work on direct and large-eddy simulations of compressible reactive flows and develop novel subgrid strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct direct and large eddy simulations of compressible reactive flows.
• Develop numerical methods and subgrid models for high-fidelity computations.
• Develop a research code infrastructure for testing methods and models.
• Analyze simulation data using Python scripting.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students, providing guidance and support in their research.
• Assist the Principal Investigator (PI) in designing experiments, analyzing results, and disseminating findings through publications and presentations.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate findings into broader research efforts.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

PhD

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Combustion Science, or related field.

• Strong background in high-speed combustion, detonation waves, and fluid dynamics.

• Expertise in high-fidelity numerical methods and subgrid-scale modeling techniques.

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C/C , or Fortran.

• Experience in developing codes from scratch for computational simulations.

Proposed Start Date:

July 1, 2024

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

June 30, 2027

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:

May 31, 2024

Posting Close Date:

June 13, 2024

Job Requisition Number:

R14748