What are the responsibilities and job description for the CFD Simulation Specialist position at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)?
The Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Department of the College of Engineering seeks culturally and professionally diverse candidates to apply for CFD Simulation Specialist position.
Since its inception in 1996, the Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering has brought innovative, real-world engineering education to Central Virginia. Comprising five different departments plus the Dean’s office, the College of Engineering enrolls more than 1,900 undergraduate and 335 graduate students in several degree programs supported by over 600 full-time, part-time, and student employees. As part of a premier research university known for tenacity, love of the city of Richmond, and commitment to diversity and access, the College of Engineering values the significant and positive impact of our people and ideas in the promotion of regional and global prosperity involving research and life sciences.
Position Responsibilities:
The CFD specialist will be responsible for conducting simulations of aerosol transport and deposition in the respiratory airways, under direction of Dr. Worth Longest and the Aerosols in Medicine Lab, in the Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Department of VCU.
Specifically, duties include:
-Developing complete-airway models of aerosol transport and deposition in the respiratory tract
-Validating these models with experimental data
-Applying these models to solve challenging problems in the field of medical aerosols
-Writing related scientific journal articles and presenting conference presentations
-Networking with and presenting to project sponsors
Required Qualifications:
-MS or PhD in an engineering field, such as mechanical, biomedical, chemical or environmental.
-Experience with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations.
-Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.
Preferred Qualifications:
-Generation of complex mesh geometries, preferably of biological systems.
-Experience with the application of CFD to aerosol transport and deposition in the lungs.
-Publications on the use of CFD modeling.
Additional Details:
The College of Engineering’s mission is to create and grow a diverse community of exceptional students, faculty, staff, alumni, and industry partners that strive to create a common future for all where innovative, sustainable, and equitable solutions to global engineering challenges are realized for the benefit of this generation and future generations. Additional information about the department’s programs and faculty may be found at https://egr.vcu.edu/departments/mechanical/.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
ORP Eligible: No
Salary Range: $30.00 to $32.00
Position Details:
Department:
Employment Type: H1 - Hourly
Restricted Status: No
FTE: 0.725
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Mia Smith
Contact Email: smithmo3@vcu.edu
Contact Phone:
Salary : $30 - $32
