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Illinois Institute of Technology

Department: Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering

Position: Director of Humanitarian Engineering

Description: The Department of Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering (MMAE) at Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) invites applications for an open-rank tenured or tenure-track faculty position in fluid dynamics. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research focuses on areas of aerodynamics such as unsteady flows, aircraft stability and control, propulsion, flow control, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Candidates with a strong experimental background are especially encouraged to apply. Senior candidates with a strong record of sustained success in research, teaching, and service will be considered for a tenured appointment as an associate or full professor. The expected start date is Spring 2026, but this is negotiable.

Illinois Tech is a private, Ph.D.-granting research university with nationally ranked programs in aerospace, mechanical and other engineering programs, and in computing, architecture, science, design, psychology, business, law, and the humanities. It is ranked #1 in Illinois and #23 nationally in the Wall Street Journal's "America's Best Colleges 2024." Founded in 1890 to provide access to higher education for students of all backgrounds, Illinois Tech remains deeply committed to that mission. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are part of the day-to-day experience and a central component of the university's culture. Illinois Tech encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

At the time of appointment, applicants must hold an earned doctorate in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field. Faculty in MMAE are expected to develop and maintain a vibrant, externally funded research program that supports graduate students and leads to a strong record of publication. We especially welcome candidates with cross-disciplinary research interests. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching in aerospace, mechanical and mechanics, as well as to a vibrant research program and active service to academia and profession.

The MMAE Department offers ABET-accredited degrees in aerospace engineering and in mechanical engineering as well as a range of master's and Ph.D. programs. The department includes 23 full-time faculty and supports approximately 400 undergraduate and 150 graduate students. Our facilities include advanced laboratories supporting all areas of mechanical, materials, and aerospace engineering-among them are several low-speed and high-speed wind tunnels, including the National Diagnostic Facility, specialized flow facilities, and a wide range of advanced instrumentation, including laser-based optical methods. Learn more at https://www.iit.edu/mmae. The Armour College of Engineering comprises six departments and promotes interdisciplinary research and inclusive excellence in undergraduate and graduate education. Illinois Tech's main campus is located three miles from downtown Chicago, in proximity to a wide array of industries and national laboratories.

Application Link: The application package must include (i) a cover letter, (ii) curriculum vitae, (iii) statement of research interests, (iv) statement of teaching philosophy, and (vi) contact information for five references submitted as a single pdf file (with file structure lastname_firstname.pdf) to mmae-department@iit.edu with the subject line "Aerospace Faculty Position". To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by September 1, 2025; however, review of applications will continue until the position has been filled. Additional questions regarding the position should be emailed to Ms. Lee Stein at lstein1@iit.edu.

University of Texas - Austin

Department: Mechanical Engineering

Position: Director of Humanitarian Engineering

Description: The Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering seeks applicants for an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Practice to teach courses and provide leadership of the Humanitarian Engineering (HE) Program by serving as its Program Director This position is a professional track (non-tenure-track), 9-month, full-time appointment with responsibilities in teaching courses and administration of the HE Program. Opportunities to augment the 9-month salary by teaching in the summer may be possible based on department needs. The Department is interested in identifying candidates who would become long-term members of our community through multi-year teaching contracts. The university supports the career development of professional instructional track faculty with mentoring programs and defined guidelines for promotion.

Application Link: Program Director of Humanitarian Engineering

Department: Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering

Position: Multiple Tenure-Track Positions at the rank of Assistant Professor

Description: The Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin seeks applicants for multiple tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor. Candidates in the following areas of mechanical engineering will be considered. (Candidates are encouraged to view these areas of emphasis in the broadest sense in determining whether they match their research skills and interests.)

INTERSECTION OF AI AND THERMAL-FLUID SCIENCE & ENGINEERING, with an emphasis on enhanced thermomechanical reliability for heterogeneous integration. Areas of interest include but are not limited to coupled electro-thermo-mechanical behavior, thermal management, and co-design of electrical, optical, thermal, and mechanical components for AI hardware and emerging information, energy, and biomedical technologies. Approaches that leverage AI methodologies are encouraged.

ROBOTICS, with an emphasis on novel hardware and control techniques, including: (a) robotic system design that merges traditional control approaches with machine learning and AI, while having a balanced approach to theory and experimental work; (b) robotic system applications to areas such as manufacturing and medical/surgical robotics, while advancing use of human-centered, bio-inspired, and/or soft robotics principles; (c) autonomous robotic vehicles and transportation systems (land, sea, or air). Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. degree in Engineering or a related field prior to their start date. Successful candidates will be expected to create undergraduate and graduate learning environments that address the needs of students from a variety of backgrounds, with differing learning approaches and abilities, develop an externally sponsored research program, mentor graduate students, collaborate with other faculty, and be involved in service to the university and the profession.

Interested applicants should submit the following materials here:
(1) a cover letter

(2) curriculum vitae

(3) research statement

(4) teaching and mentoring statement

(5) a list of three references.

Please look here for additional information and guidance. For full consideration, applications should be received by November 15, 2024.

Application Links: Multiple Faculty Openings

University of Rochester

Department: Mechanical Engineering

Position: Assistant/Associate Professor on the Instructional Track

Description: The University of Rochester's Department of Mechanical Engineering seeks to hire an outstanding instructional faculty member. The position will be at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor on the Instructional Track. Applicants should have demonstrated involvement in undergraduate instruction and will be expected to be the primary instructor in foundational undergraduate courses and to work alongside other instructors in upper level undergraduate courses broadly including mechanical design, laboratory methods, structural FEA and steady state CFD using industry tools, and manufacturing. This faculty position includes responsibilities primarily in undergraduate instruction with opportunities in graduate instruction. Collaborative and independent research is possible, but not the primary responsibility. The individual will also serve on various departmental committees as well as advise undergraduates. Preference will be given to those applicants with experience running undergraduate laboratories that include fabrication and experimentation, or related internship/industry experience.

Application Link: Assistant/Associate Professor

University of Ottawa

Department: Mechanical Engineering

Position: Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track)

Description: The Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ottawa invites outstanding applicants to apply for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level with specialization in the field of experimental fluid mechanics. We seek candidates who have demonstrated excellence in fundamental research with application in the aerospace, power generation, transportation, environmental, and biomedical sectors. The candidate is expected to maintain and strengthen the department's activities in thermo-fluids and develop an independent world-class research program.

The functions of a member of the academic staff include, in varying proportions: a) teaching activities; b) scholarly activities revealed by research, artistic or literary creation, or professional work; c) supervision of graduate students; d) academic and professional service activities. The candidate will be expected to develop and lead an active nationally and internationally recognized research program, attract external research funding, supervise graduate students, collaborate with other faculty members, and participate in educational and professional activities including administrative duties.

Application Link: Assistant Professor

University of California, Irvine

Department: Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Position: Assistant (Tenure-Track) or Associate/Full (Tenured) Professor

Description: The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) is inviting applications for a tenure-track/tenured faculty position at the assistant, associate, or full professor rank, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025.

To support the future of aerospace innovation, the rapidly evolving landscape of aerospace engineering, driven by initiatives such as NASA’s Artemis program, the United States Space Force, and the ongoing pursuit of advanced aerial mobility, calls for pioneering innovations in the control of aerospace systems, guidance, and navigation for aerospace applications. Advanced technologies in these areas are crucial for precision in spacecraft and aircraft positioning, course adjustments, and the success of longer-duration missions, and they also play a vital role in enhancing aircraft performance, safety, and efficiency. To address these grand challenges, UCI’s Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering seeks exceptional applicants with expertise in the control of aerospace systems, as well as guidance and navigation for space applications.

Application Link: Assistant (Tenure-Track) or Associate/Full (Tenured) Professor

Albert Nerken School of Engineering at The Cooper Union

Department: Mechanical Engineering

Position: Tenure-track Faculty

Description: The successful candidate will be dedicated to teaching and mentoring undergraduate students in a rigorous project-oriented and supportive academic environment and engaging undergraduate and master's students in research and scholarly activities. The ideal candidate should contribute to Cooper Union’s strategic priority of educational innovation and leading-edge pedagogies. The candidate is expected to collaborate with faculty and staff to develop innovative curricular models, modern pedagogical paradigms, and evidence-based assessment techniques.
The candidate should be able and willing to teach broadly across the undergraduate mechanical engineering curriculum. Exceptional candidates from all areas of expertise are encouraged to apply.

Application Link: Tenure-Track Faculty Position

University of Alabama, Huntsville

Department: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Position: Two Tenure-track Assistant Professor Positions

Description: The positions will be in: 1.) aerospace engineering including propulsion and power, spacecraft design, orbital mechanics, aerodynamics, or unmanned systems and 2.) plasma science and engineering. Applicants should have an earned Ph.D. degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or a related field. We seek candidates who demonstrate the potential for scholarship supported by external funding through grants and contracts, a commitment to student success at both the undergraduate and graduate levels through teaching and mentoring, and a desire to contribute proactively to university and professional service while contributing to the breadth of the UAH academic community. Candidates with significant academic records may be considered for a position at the associate professor level.

Application Link: Application materials (in pdf format) including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information (including name, address, email address and phone numbers) for at least three references, separate statements of research plans and teaching interests. These documents should be sent via email to: maesearch@uah.edu

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Department: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Position: Tenure-track Assistant Professor

Description: The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering is currently seeking exceptional candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in space systems and space technology, with a start date of August 1, 2025.

They are particularly interested in applicants with expertise in areas such as SmallSats and CubeSats, on-orbit servicing and assembly, in-space manufacturing, space situational awareness, AI and autonomous space systems, planetary mission design, atmospheric entry, propulsion, space habitats, and related fields. This position offers a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and growing department committed to excellence in research and education.

Application Link: Assistant Professor

San Jose State University

Department: Aerospace Engineering

Position: Two full-time Assistant Professors

Description: The Aerospace Engineering Department at San José State University is pleased to announce a search for two full-time Assistant Professors beginning in August 2025.

The successful candidate is expected to (a) teach and assess undergraduate and graduate courses in their area of specialization, (b) develop laboratory experiments to support teaching and research, (c) supervise graduate and undergraduate student projects, (d) advise graduate and undergraduate students and (e) engage in peer-reviewed scholarly work. Aerospace Engineering faculty members are expected to collaborate with each other as well as with other faculty within and outside the College for course and curriculum design, course and program assessment, and other scholarly pursuits. The candidate will participate in shared governance, usually in department, college, and university committees and other service assignments. Faculty shall organize all their classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS). The candidate must demonstrate awareness and experience understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity – in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation – through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies and advisement.

Application Link: Assistant Professor

Department: Aerospace Engineering

Position: Two full-time Assistant Professors

Description:

The Aerospace Engineering Department at San José State University is pleased to announce a search for two full-time Assistant Professors beginning in August 2025.

Application Link: Assistant Professor

Cal Poly

Department: Aerospace Engineering

Position: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

Description: The Aerospace Engineering Department in the College of Engineering at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California (Cal Poly) is excited to invite applications for a full-time, academic year, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank beginning Fall 2025.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and master's level courses, support and expand curricular development in Aerospace Engineering pursue research in one's area of expertise, and provide service to the department, the university, and the community. Duties include teaching Aerospace Engineering courses; building a vibrant and innovative research program which integrates undergraduate students; and supporting and developing students into engineers ready to thrive in the modern aerospace industry. Candidates are sought with experience or interest in all areas of Aerospace Engineering in support of the department’s unique and innovative curriculum. Candidates with experience or interest in autonomous aerospace systems, propulsion, and spacecraft design are encouraged to apply.

Application Link: Assistant Professor

Department: Mechanical Engineering

Position: Assistant Professor

Description: The Mechanical Engineering (ME) Department in the College of Engineering at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California (Cal Poly) is excited to invite applications for a full-time, academic year, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank beginning Fall 2025.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach and collaboratively develop undergraduate and master's level courses in the general areas of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and/or heat transfer; pursue research with undergraduate and master’s students in their area of interest; and provide service to the department, the university, and the community. Preferred specialties include renewable energy, energy production, fire protection engineering, nuclear energy, alternative fuels, HVAC&R, and thermal management systems. We also encourage applicants with expertise in interdisciplinary and emerging applications of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics to apply. This is an opportunity for candidates who are passionate about undergraduate education to join a unique institution that values teaching and scholarship through a Learn by Doing approach.

Application Link: Assistant Professor

Department: Mechanical Engineering

Position: Assistant Professor

The successful candidate will be expected to teach and collaboratively develop undergraduate and master's level courses in mechatronics, system dynamics, and controls; pursue research with undergraduate and master’s students in their area of interest; and provide service to the department, the university, and the community. Cal Poly features an approach to mechatronics that focuses on hardware-software interaction and electro-mechanical systems. This position is an opportunity for candidates who are passionate about undergraduate education to join a unique institution that values teaching and scholarship through a Learn by Doing approach.

Application Link: Assistant Professor

California State University Northridge

Department: Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Position: Assistant Professor

Description: The department of Mechanical Engineering at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is seeking tenure-track faculty members in autonomous systems, robotics, and mechatronics areas at the rank of assistant professor.
The successful candidate will teach courses in the areas of mechatronics and robotic systems:
● robotic systems (kinematics, dynamics, and controls)
● mechatronics and bioinstrumentation
● autonomous intelligent vehicle
and have research interests in robotics and cyber physical systems, (for example: soft robotics, medical robotics, bioinspired robotics including sensing and actuation), and autonomous vehicle systems. Outstanding candidates with hands-on practice and research experience in robotic systems are invited to apply.

Application Link: Assistant Professor

Department: Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Position: Assistant Professor

Description: The department of Mechanical Engineering at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is seeking a tenure-track faculty member in fluid mechanics at the rank of Assistant Professor.
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses and have research interests in fluid mechanics and thermal sciences. Candidates must demonstrate a specialization in either experimental methodologies or computational analysis/simulation of complex models involving fluids. They are expected to develop and conduct an effective research program in areas of fluid-structure interactions, turbulent flows, or biofluid mechanics.

Application Link: Assistant Professor

Department: Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Position: Associate Professor

Description: The Department of Mechanical Engineering at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is seeking a tenure-track faculty member in fluid mechanics at the rank of Associate Professor. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses and have research interests in fluid mechanics and thermal sciences. Candidates must demonstrate a specialization in either experimental methodologies or computational analysis/simulation of complex models involving fluids. They are expected to develop and conduct an effective research program in areas of fluid-structure interactions, turbulent flows, or biofluid mechanics.

Application Link: Assistant Professor

Brown University

Department: School of Engineering

Position: Tenure-track faculty position

Description: Brown University School of Engineering invites applications from outstanding candidates for a tenure-track faculty position(s) in Fluid Mechanics, Solid Mechanics, and/or Materials. The successful candidate shall have an outstanding record of scholarship in one of these areas with a multidisciplinary vision with other areas of interest in Brown's Engineering. The successful candidate shall establish, or has established, an independent group in experimental, theoretical, and/or computational research, and is expected to collaborate with other Brown faculty members within and outside of the School of Engineering. We seek a faculty member who will contribute to the missions of the School of Engineering. We are particularly interested in scholars demonstrating a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in science and engineering.

Application Link: Tenure-track faculty position

John Hopkins University

Department: Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Position: Tenure-track faculty position

Description: The Ralph O’Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI) at the Johns Hopkins University (JHU) is inviting applications from outstanding faculty candidates at all levels for a tenure-track position in areas of chemical and biomolecular engineering. Candidates with interests in sustainable chemical transformations and fuels, clean energy harvesting, storage and conversions, carbon capture and utilization, or other energy/sustainability related areas are particularly encouraged to apply. Applications from both experimental and computational backgrounds are welcome. This recruitment is a part of a university-wide effort on building up a strong research cluster in energy and sustainability.

Application Link: Tenure-track faculty position

Department: Mechanical Engineering

Position: Tenure-track faculty position

Description: The Ralph O’Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI), in partnership with the at the Johns Hopkins University (JHU), invites applications from outstanding faculty candidates for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position with research interests in areas related to onshore and offshore wind energy. Topics of interest include (but are not limited to): the fluid dynamics of wind farms, wind turbine aerodynamics, floating wind turbine dynamics, wind turbine or farm level design, analysis and control, wind energy integration, and other wind energy topics relevant to mechanical engineering. Applications from both experimental and computational backgrounds are welcome.

Application Link: Tenure-track faculty position

Department: Department of Economics

Position: Assistant Professor

Description: The Department of Economics and the Ralph O’Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI) at Johns Hopkins University seek junior faculty candidates in the fields of energy and environmental economics as part of a cluster search related to sustainable energy and climate. Applicants from related fields, such as industrial organization, public economics, time series econometrics, environmental macroeconomics, or applied microeconomics, with applications to energy and the environment are welcomed. The appointment will be in the Department of Economics. Successful candidates will join ROSEI, a fast growing endowed university-wide institute with 17 core and 40 affiliated faculty. This position provides an opportunity to develop a world-class program of research in sustainable energy as part of this new Institute, and collaborate with researchers at ROSEI’s NSF Global Climate Center EPICS, DOE Center of Excellence ARROW and Net-Zero Industry Policy Lab. The search committee includes representatives from economics, applied mathematics, engineering and public policy.

Application Link: Assistant Professor

Department: Mechanical Engineering

Position: Full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor

Description: The Ralph O’Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI), in partnership with the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Johns Hopkins University (JHU), invites applications from outstanding faculty candidates for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position with research interests in areas related to onshore and offshore wind energy. Topics of interest include (but are not limited to): the fluid dynamics of wind farms, wind turbine aerodynamics, floating wind turbine dynamics, wind turbine or farm level design, analysis and control, wind energy integration, and other wind energy topics relevant to mechanical engineering. Applications from both experimental and computational backgrounds are welcome.

Application Link: Apply - Interfolio

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Department: Department of Mathematical Sciences

Position: Assistant/Associate Professor

Description: The Department of Mathematical Sciences (DMS) at the New Jersey Institute of Technology seeks candidates to fill a tenure-track position at the assistant/associate professor level. Candidates in any area of applied and computational mathematics will be considered, with a preference given to those whose research programs have applications to the physical and life sciences, including materials science, ocean and atmosphere science, active and biological media, fluid dynamics, wave propagation and scattering, and mathematical biology.

Application Link: Assistant/Associate Professor

University of Nevada, Reno

Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering

Position: Assistant Professor

Description: The Mechanical Engineering (ME) Department at the University of Nevada, Reno seeks candidates for two (2) tenure-track faculty openings at the Assistant Professor level to support the continued growth of the Mechanical Engineering Department. These tenure-track positions will be responsible for teaching, research and service responsibilities, as described below.
Based on the University’s mission as a land grant institution, faculty duties will include undergraduate and graduate teaching, supervision of graduate students, performance of research, development of externally funded research projects, and university and professional service.

Required Qualifications

All applicants must have a Doctoral Degree in Mechanical Engineering or another closely related field. Responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate instruction, cutting-edge research, service to the university and the profession.

Candidates whose specialization and interests complement existing research and instructional strengths in the department and affiliated programs will be preferred.

Application Link: Assistant Professor

Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering

Position: Assistant/Associate Professor

Description: The Mechanical Engineering (ME) Department at the University of Nevada, Reno seeks candidates for two (2) tenure-track faculty openings at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to support the development of the Aerospace Program. These tenure-track positions will be responsible for teaching, research and service responsibilities, as described below.

Based on the University’s mission as a land grant institution, faculty duties will include undergraduate and graduate teaching, supervision of graduate students, performance of research, development of externally funded research projects, and university and professional service. With a recent $36M donation from the Gillemot Foundation ( https://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2023/aerospace-engineering-program ), the department is set to expand its aerospace research and education, including the creation of comprehensive BS, MS, and PhD degree programs over the next two years. Currently, the department offers a minor in Aerospace Engineering, and these new faculty positions will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the program.

Required Qualifications **Candidates will be hired at the level that is comparable to experience

All applicants must have a Doctoral Degree in Aerospace Engineering or another closely related field.

Candidates whose specialization and interests complement existing research and instructional strengths in the department and affiliated programs will be preferred.

Application Link: Assistant/Associate Professor

University of Alabama

Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering

Position: Multiple tenure-track and tenured faculty positions

Description: The Department of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Alabama (UA) seeks outstanding applicants for multiple tenure-track and tenured faculty positions at all ranks. Candidates with research interests in all areas of mechanical engineering are encouraged to apply. Additionally, candidates with research expertise in the areas of biomechanics and biosystems engineering, robotics and mechatronics, sustainable energy, clean energy, combustion, advanced manufacturing, multi-scale computation and simulation, and micro/nanoscale systems and engineering are particularly encouraged to apply since these areas are a focus of one or more of the positions in this search.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or a closely related field, demonstrate excellence in scholarly research, and show a strong commitment to teaching undergraduate and graduate students. Extensive collaboration opportunities exist within the department and across campus; therefore, candidates should build upon and expand the strengths of our faculty.

Application Link: Multiple Tenure-Track and Tenured Faculty Positions

UC Santa Barbara

Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering

Position: Full Time Assistant Teaching Professor

Description: The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications from exceptional individuals for a full-time faculty position at the tenure- track Assistant Teaching Professor level, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025 or later. This position is intended for an innovative individual with an enthusiasm for, and breadth of knowledge in, mechanical design and its emerging applications in diverse fields. A successful applicant should be committed to teaching and mentoring undergraduates, to improving the undergraduate mechanical engineering program, and to recruiting talented and diverse high- school graduates in collaboration with other faculty. The ideal candidate will engage, excite, and challenge students in problem solving with a combination of design creativity and engineering analysis. Teaching assignments may include topics from the following list: machine elements, machine design, mechatronics, electronics for mechanical engineers, robotics, design process, design for manufacturing, teamwork, project planning, creative thinking, CAM and CAD. Consequently, the ideal candidate should be interested and experienced in teaching in different educational settings - from small, project-oriented, inquiry-based classes, to larger, more traditional, lecture-oriented classes. The teaching load is 2 courses per quarter with possible load reduction for administrative service. Service will begin with the 2025-26 academic year.

Application Link: Full Time Assistant Teaching Professor

Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering

Position: Assistant Professor

Description: The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications from exceptional individuals for a full-time faculty position at the tenure- track Assistant Professor level in computational science and engineering and AI for scientific computing, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025 or later. Responsibilities include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, recruitment and supervision of graduate students, and the development of an actively funded research program of the highest quality and impact. Successful candidates will have a strong record of collaborative, interdisciplinary research, contribute to advancing and supporting Mechanical Engineering curricula and student mentoring, and leverage synergies within the Department, the College of Engineering, and the campus.

Application Link: Assistant Professor

Tennessee Tech

Department: Mechanical Engineering Department

Position: Open Rank/Tenure Track Faculty

Description: We are seeking faculty with a passion for teaching undergraduates and a willingness to teach a variety of undergraduate mechanical engineering topics. While candidates from any mechanical engineering discipline are welcome to apply, preference will be given to those who have a background in and enthusiasm for teaching design for manufacturing and/or design. Preference will also be given to candidates whose interest areas complement existing faculty strengths in fluids, numerical methods, controls, and statics/mechanics of materials.
Requirements include doctorate and baccalaureate degrees in mechanical engineering or a closely related field. (Doctorate must be complete by the start of employment.) Essential job functions include teaching and advising students; service to the department, University, and professional communities; and professional development.

We welcome applications for tenure-track positions from candidates at any rank
(Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) to begin fall 2025. Review of applications will begin December 2,
2024.
Applicants please submit:
- A cover letter.
- A statement that discusses your teaching philosophy and accomplishments, while
demonstrating that you share our passion for teaching and mentoring undergraduate students.
- A statement that discusses your professional development objectives. Professional development
may include scholarship in all its forms, including the scholarships of discovery, integration, and
application.
- A current curriculum vitae.
Candidates should also provide evidence of a commitment to fostering and engaging with a diversity of
ideas and experiences, which create an inclusive environment in the classroom and at the university.
Finalist candidates will also be asked to provide contact information for at least three (3) professional
references capable of commenting on the appropriateness of your candidacy at Drury University.
Additional information on Drury and the Engineering Department is available
from https://drury.edu/engineering.
For full consideration, candidates should submit their application materials no later than Monday
December 2, 2024. The search will remain open until the position is filled.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.

Application Link: Please send online applications/resumes to Tyler Norman at
tnorman@drury.edu. Contact Dr. Bob Throne at rthrone@drury.edu for questions.

Department: Mechanical Engineering Department

Position: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (2 positions)

Description: Teach courses, develop and perform research, recruit and advise graduate students and fulfill service mission for the Mechanical Engineering Department.

Essential Functions: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in mechanical or aerospace engineering, engage in scholarly activities, develop externally funded research programs, advise undergraduate students, direct research students at the B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. levels, serve on committees, engage in professional and public service. We are seeking qualified candidates in all areas of mechanical and aerospace engineering, with particular interest in the following areas:

Energy/Thermal Systems and Experimental Thermal-Fluid Sciences area. Renewable Energy, Energy Storage and Nuclear Energy, Data/AI-driven design. Intelligent and Autonomous Systems for Aerial and/or Space Vehicles, Flight Dynamics and Control, Electric Propulsion, and AI/ML-driven Design Optimization of Advanced Aerostructures.

The ideal candidate is one who shares the mission and vision of the Department, College, and University and helps the university grow. More information about the department’s academic programs and research can be found at https://www.tntech.edu/engineering/programs/me/.

Other cutting-edge research areas supporting the mission of the Mechanical Engineering Department and College of Engineering.

Application Link: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Yale University

Department: Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences

Position: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer

Description: The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS) at Yale University invites applications for a full-time instructional (non-tenure-track) appointment in the broadly defined area of climate and energy studies, to begin July 1, 2025. Salary and rank are commensurate with experience and qualifications. A Lecturer appointment may be for up to 3 years, and a Senior Lecturer appointment may be for up to 5 years. There are no limits on reappointment, provided there is successful performance and curricular need. The primary duties of this position include (1) teaching applied-science and science-policy courses in the topical areas of energy resources and technologies, (2) teaching courses in topical areas of climate-change impacts and mitigation strategies, and (3) advising a limited number of undergraduate senior-essay and senior-thesis projects in the departments of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Environmental Studies, or other departments in Yale College, depending on the candidate’s area of expertise.

We seek candidates with backgrounds that complement the existing strengths of the EPS Department and the University. Evidence of teaching aptitude is desirable, and research experience that informs the candidate’s teaching is welcome. While this position is fully instructional during the academic year, the successful applicant may develop a self-directed, externally funded research program with committed effort during the summer months, and will have access to technical and academic resources within the University. A secondary appointment in a research faculty rank would be granted to accommodate summer effort committed to external awards.

Application Link: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer

Tennessee State University

Department: Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

Position: Temporary full-time faculty position

Description: Tennessee State University is now accepting applications for a temporary full-time faculty position in the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering for 2024-2025.

Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate courses and laboratories in the Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering Bachelor of Science program. Subject examples are the dynamics, design of machine elements, computer-aided design, machine design, robotics and control, etc.

Responsibilities:
- Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate courses and/or laboratories in the mechanical
engineering Bachelor of Science program. Subject examples are the dynamics, design of machine
elements, computer-aided design, machine design, robotics and control, etc. Classes are taught in
the day and evening, face-to-face and online.
- Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials
Guidelines.
Required Qualifications:
A minimum of a Master's degree, or its foreign equivalent, in Mechanical Engineering, or a closely
related field is required for an Instructor position.

Preferred Qualifications"
• Terminal/Doctorate degree, or its foreign equivalent, in Mechanical Engineering or a closely
related field is required for an Assistant Professor position.
• Professional Engineering License or industry experience.
• Prior teaching experience.

Required Documents to Attach
• CV
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course
Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
• Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references

Application Link: For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr. Muhammad Akbar, Interim
Department Chair of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, makbar@tnstate.edu, (615) 963-
5392.

Washington University

Department: Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering

Position: Assistant Professor -Tenure Track, Electrical and Computer Engineering (Multiple Positions)

Description: The Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering invites applications for two tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor level. We are hiring in all areas of ECE, including integrated circuits and systems, computer engineering, control systems and robotics, devices, power and energy systems, signal processing, machine learning, data science, and engineering education.

Hires will be made at the Assistant Professor rank (Tenure-track). The positions are full-time, multi-year appointments with 9-month service periods and with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2025.

Application Link: Assistant Professor

Department: Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering

Position: Assistant or Associate Professor (Tenure Track), Electrical and Computer Engineering

Description: The Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track Associate or Assistant Professor position. We are hiring in all areas of ECE, including integrated circuits and systems, computer engineering, control systems and robotics, devices, power and energy systems, signal processing, machine learning, data science, and engineering education. Candidates for the Associate Rank will be expected to successfully organize and lead large scale research proposals, build relationships within the field, and mentor students and researchers.

The hire will be made at either the Associate Professor rank (Tenure-track) or the Assistant Professor rank (Tenure-Track). The position is full-time, multi-year appointment with 9-month service periods and with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2025.

The salary range for this position is $14,000-$20,000 per month.

Application Link: Assistant or Associate Professor

Purdue University

Department: Aerospace and Ocean Engineering

Position: Assistant/Associate Professor

Description: The School of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AAE) at Purdue University invites applications for multiple tenure track positions at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor from candidates whose interests and expertise from any area of aerospace engineering that align with the School’s themes of (i) safe, sustainable air transportation; (ii) access to, working in, and exploring space; (iii) maintaining national defense and security; and (iv) enabling new opportunities through aerospace. For this search, we are particularly interested in candidates whose research will support advances in and make fundamental contributions to the first two themes. Candidates interested in joining AAE and whose advances and contributions would contribute to theme (iii) are encouraged to apply to the Defense Innovation Open
Search (requisition 33837) at Purdue College of Engineering.

Successful candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline by the employment start date and demonstrate potential to build an independent research program at the forefront of aerospace engineering, as well as potential to educate and mentor students. The successful candidate will conduct original research, advise graduate students, teach undergraduate and graduate level courses, and perform service at the School, College, and University levels.

Application Link: Assistant/Associate Professor

Virginia Tech

Department: Aerospace and Ocean Engineering

Position: Open Rank

Description: Space Science and Systems (Open Rank), August 2025. We seek candidates in all areas relevant to space science and systems who will build and sustain a scholarly research and teaching portfolio on topics such as space robotics, small satellites, autonomy, plasma science, planetary science, human space exploration, and space systems design. A new hire in this area will be encouraged to join Space@VT (www.space.vt.edu/), a college-level center engaged in research on all aspects of space science and systems.

Application Link: Open Rank

Department: Aerospace and Ocean Engineering

Position: Assistant Professor

Description: Assistant Professor in AI/ML for Aerospace and Ocean Perception, August 2025. We seek candidates who will build and sustain a scholarly research and teaching portfolio on topics related to aerospace and ocean system perception, that is, subsystems and algorithms that enable aerospace and ocean systems to learn from sensory data in support of decision-making

Application Link: Assistant Professor

Department: Aerospace and Ocean Engineering

Position: Open rank

Description: Naval Architecture or Ocean Engineering (Open Rank), August 2025. We seek candidates who will build and sustain a scholarly research program on topics related to ocean vehicles, structures and systems, design tools, marine systems, high performance ocean vehicles, naval engineering, ocean exploration, offshore energy and other ocean technologies requiring similar expertise.

Application Link: Open Rank

Texas A&M

Department: . Mike Walker ’66 Department of Mechanical Engineering

Position: Tenured/Tenure-Track Positions

Description:

Manufacturing and Materials:

Seeking faculty with demonstrated expertise and experience in manufacturing and processing of powder-based materials, specifically in related topics such as advanced diagnostics, heat transfer and fluid flow modeling, and mechanical and physical behavior of advanced and novel materials, such as those required for elevated temperature and/or nuclear applications.

Application Link: Manufacturing and Materials

Robotics:

Seeking faculty with demonstrated expertise and experience in robotics, automation, and mechatronics. Complementary skills in machine design, ROS software, controls, simulation, dynamics, manipulation, mobility, perception and autonomy architectures are desired.

Application Link: Robotics

Human Health:

Seeking faculty with demonstrated expertise and experience in transport phenomena in biomedical systems; biophotonics; design and advanced manufacturing of medical technologies; surgical and/or therapeutic robotics, including enhanced human performance and rehabilitative technologies; wearable or implantable sensors and energy sources; computational modeling of biocompatible materials; and healthcare AI.

Application Link: Human Health

Department: Mechanical Engineering

Position: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Description: The J. Mike Walker ’66 Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering at Texas A&M University invites applications for a tenured or tenure-track assistant, associate or full professor level position with a nine-month academic appointment, and the possibility of an additional summer appointment contingent upon need and availability of funds, beginning fall 2024. The department will consider an individual with demonstrated expertise and experience in robotics, automation, and mechatronics. Complementary skills in machine design, ROS software, controls, simulation, dynamics, manipulation, mobility, perception and autonomy architectures are desired.

The successful applicant will be required to teach, advise and mentor graduate students, develop an independent, externally funded research program, participate in all aspects of the department’s activities, and serve the profession. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required. Applicants should visit http://engineering.tamu.edu/mechanical to review our academic and research programs.

Link: Associate/Assistant/Full Professor

Lafayette College

Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering

Position: Tenure Track Assistant Professor

Description: The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Lafayette College in Easton, PA invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor, starting July 2025. We seek a colleague with expertise to teach in our engineering design sequence, which consists of courses on design and manufacturing, mechanical engineering design, and capstone design projects. The Department values the ability to teach a broad range of required courses, including those with hands-on laboratory and design projects, and to develop new elective courses in their areas of interest. We seek a colleague who is committed to being a dynamic, engaging, inclusive teacher and mentor of undergraduate students. Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or related field by the start of their appointment. We especially welcome applications from candidates who will contribute to Lafayette's commitment to diversity and inclusion.

The Mechanical Engineering Department has thirteen tenure-stream faculty and graduates around sixty majors each year. Our program features laboratory experiences in each year of the curriculum and offers five or six student-selected yearlong capstone design projects annually. Faculty members teach the equivalent of four courses in their first year and five courses per year thereafter. Faculty are supported by Departmental mentorship and a yearlong faculty-development program through the College's Center for the Integration of Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship. Faculty members also have the opportunity to work with the College's Hanson Center for Inclusive STEM which supports faculty, staff, and students to advance our understanding and practice of inclusion and equity in STEM.

In addition to Mechanical Engineering and three other discipline-specific B.S. engineering programs and an A.B. engineering studies program, Lafayette offers a B.S. interdisciplinary engineering program (Integrative Engineering) that enables students to develop expertise and skills in systems methods and apply those skills in areas of robotics, bioengineering, environment, and energy. Faculty members in the Department of Mechanical Engineering teach several of the core courses in the Integrative Engineering program, and students from this program take various Mechanical Engineering courses including the Department's capstone design projects.

Candidates must demonstrate the potential to establish a research program that can engage undergraduate students and result in the publication of scholarly work in peer-reviewed venues. Lafayette provides significant resources to support faculty members' research in the form of start-up funds, annual support for student research assistants, annual support for conference travel, and opportunities for internal grants and research fellowships.

Application materials must include a cover letter; a curriculum vitae; a statement of teaching philosophy including a list of course interests (from Lafayette’s Catalog); a statement of research including research area, accomplishments, and a direction appropriate for our undergraduate-only program; and three letters of reference. The cover letter should address Lafayette's commitment to creating a diverse community, one that is inclusive and responsive, and is supportive of each and all of its faculty, students, and staff. All members of the College community share a responsibility for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning environment in which difference is valued, equity is sought, and inclusiveness is practiced. All Lafayette operations reflect the Colleges commitment to Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion (DEAI) initiatives, and Lafayette welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Review of applications will begin October 15, 2024. Questions about the position should be directed to Professor Joshua Smith, Acting Department Head and Search Committee Chair, at smithjh@lafayette.edu.

Application Link: Tenure Track Assisstant Professor

University of Pennsylvania

Department: Department of Earth and Environmental Science

Position: Tenure-Track Position in Climate Science

Description: The Department of Earth and Environmental Science at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a tenure-track position in climate science. The Department is committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community and strongly encourages applications from women and other underrepresented groups in earth and environmental sciences. We seek an innovative scientist who studies climate using novel experimental, observational, big data or other approaches. Research areas include but are not limited to climate modeling, atmospheric science, oceanography, paleoclimatology, global ecology, and climate impacts on Earth/environmental system functions. The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2025.

Penn's Department of Earth and Environmental Science is a collaborative and interactive department. They seek to create knowledge that advances our understanding of the physics, biology and chemistry of Earth and how it works. Their department is housed within the School of Arts & Sciences, which is comprised of 28 academic departments, the College of Arts and Sciences, the Graduate Division, and the College of Liberal and Professional Studies. They promote and encourage curiosity, intellectual engagement, and discovery among all our students and faculty. University, School, and departmental resources that support our efforts and student and faculty life include: the Offices of the Vice Provost for Faculty and Vice Provost for Research, PennGlobal, Wellness at Penn, the Center for Teaching and Learning, the Penn Center for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships, and Penn Human Resources. Additionally, this position may benefit from connections with the Penn Center for Science, Sustainability and the Media, The Water Center at Penn, the Environmental Innovation Initiative, the Vagelos Center for Energy Research and Technology, the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy, and the Center for Excellence in Environmental Toxicology.

The successful applicant will have demonstrated excellence and productivity in research and the potential to excel in undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentorship. Candidates should upload materials to apply.interfolio.com/153721 and include: (i) a cover letter, (ii) a CV, (iii) a statement of research experience and current goals, two-page maximum, (iii) a teaching statement to describe teaching experience, planned courses, and plans for recruiting, retaining, and mentoring a diverse student body and research team, two-page maximum, (iv) a short, annotated description of up to five publications and (v) the names and contact information of three referees. Review of applicants will begin on November 20, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

They seek candidates who share our strong commitment to research, teaching and mentoring, and to a scholarly community shaped by values of inclusive excellence.

University of Rhode Island

Department: Department of Mechanical, Industrial, and Systems Engineering

Position: Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering - Thermal Science

Description: Applications invited at the Assistant Professor level from outstanding individuals with demonstrated expertise or research potential in the broad area of Thermal Sciences and Energy Systems.

Applicable areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

Chemically reactive energy systems
Low carbon fuels
Carbon storage and sequestration
Hydrogen economy
Energy storage
Thermal radiation and its applications
Multi-phase heat transfer
Shipboard and undersea vehicle energy systems, power and propulsion
Low carbon shipping
Generative AI-assisted thermal system simulation or management
Nuclear energy

Link: Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering - Thermal Science

Oakland University

Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering

Position: Tenure-Track Assistant / Associate Professor

Description: The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Oakland University invites applications for a tenure track position at the assistant/associate professor level in the broad area of mechanical/materials engineering. The appointment would be effective as early as August 2025.

They seek applicants with research and teaching interests related to materials/tribology including, but not limited to Tribology, Polymers and Polymer Processing, Computational Tribology/Computational Materials Science, Metallurgy, Metal Forming Tribology, Nanomaterials and Composite/Hybrid Materials. Successful candidates will be expected to develop an externally funded research program that includes fundamental and/or applied research. The candidate should be able to teach and develop courses in the area of tribology and materials at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. An earned doctorate in Mechanical or Materials Engineering or a closely related field is required. Candidates must demonstrate experience with or a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Link: Assistant / Associate Professor

University of Texas - Tyler

Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering

Position:

Lecturer or Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Description: he Department of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at Tyler invites applications for a nontenure-track faculty position at the lecturer or Assistant / Associate / Full Professor of Instruction level to start in September 2024, in the Houston Engineering Center (HEC). An earned Master’s in mechanical engineering or equivalent is required as a minimum for the lecturer position, and an earned terminal degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is required as a minimum for the Assistant / Associate / Full Professor of Instruction position. Rank will be commensurate with experience and credentials. Successful candidates should demonstrate excellent communication skills, and commitment to excellence in teaching using a variety of methods and delivery modes. Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to engineering education in a student-centered environment while working on projects for, and connecting with, industrial and external partners. Candidates with demonstrated ability to design and conduct experiential education settings, particularly in labs and hands-on projects are highly preferred. Other credentials such as professional licensure or industrial experience would be considered as supporting credentials.

Link: Lecturer/Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

West Virginia University - College of Engineering and Mineral Resources

Department: Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering

Position: Assistant/Associate Professor

Description: The Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University (WVU) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in the general area of Aerospace Engineering anticipated to start August 2025. The appointment shall be in the Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering. Applicants whose interests and expertise align with departmental focus areas including aerial and space robotics, unmanned aerial systems (UAS), advanced aerial mobility (AAM), and/or Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) of aerospace systems are specifically encouraged to apply.

Link: Assistant/Associate Professor

California State University - Long Beach

Department: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Position: Assistant Professor, Tenured/Tenure-Track

Description: Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

Required Qualifications:
• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline. Degree at time of application or official notification of completion of the doctoral degree by August 1, 2025.
• Specialization in the areas of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, with applications to mechanical and aerospace systems.
• Demonstrated potential or effectiveness in teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels
• Demonstrated potential for successful research, scholarly, and creative activities
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including Black/African American, Latine/x, Native American/Indigenous, low-income, first-generation, and minoritized students

Link: Assistant Professor

Department: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Position: Assistant Professor

Description: Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering ( Advanced and Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing)

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline. Degree at time of application or official notification of completion of the doctoral degree by August 1, 2025.

• Demonstrated potential or effectiveness in teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels

• Demonstrated potential for successful research, scholarly and creative activities

• Specialization in broad areas of material science, advanced manufacturing, and clean energy

• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including Black/African American, Latine/x, Native American/Indigenous, low-income, first-generation, and minoritized students

Link: Assistant Professor

Clemson University

Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering

Position: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Description: The Department of Mechanical Engineering inside the School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering (SMAE) at Clemson University invites applicants for multiple tenure-track/tenured faculty positions at an Assistant and/or Associate Professor rank to begin in August 2024. Appointments at the Professor rank may also be considered for candidates with experience and qualifications appropriate at the level of Full Professor. Exceptional candidates may be considered for a named or endowed professorship.

While candidates in all areas related to Mechanical Engineering will be considered, the preference will be given to those candidates whose research lies within the fields of 1) Fluid Mechanics & Thermal Sciences, and 2) Dynamics, Vibrations, & Acoustics, and aligns with one or more of the following focus areas: Energy, Transportation and Sustainability; Health Innovation and Human Resilience; Cyberinfrastructure, Machine Learning, AI, and Data Science. The Department and College are committed to fostering interdisciplinary research that can address grand challenges facing our society and innovate through a balance of fundamental and translational research. Collaboration with entities outside engineering and science is also highly encouraged.

Candidates must possess a Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field with the potential to develop an internationally recognized, interdisciplinary research program. Faculty are expected to actively contribute to the Department's core graduate and undergraduate teaching missions. Applications from women, members of underrepresented minority groups, veterans, and persons with disabilities will be particularly welcomed. Appointment to this position requires the receipt of the Ph.D. degree prior to the start date of appointment.

Link: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University - Florida State University

Department: Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Position: Tenure-Track Faculty Position

Description: The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Florida A&M University – Florida State University (FAMU-FSU) College of Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position. The successful candidate will work in areas that complement and strengthen existing faculty research and teaching in fluid dynamics. We expect to hire at the Assistant Professor rank, but well-qualified candidates will be considered at a higher rank.

We are seeking highly qualified applicants with research on fluid dynamics in the near-shore and offshore environments. The specific focus of this search is to expand the collaboration with our faculty in multiple areas (structural, geotechnical, or environmental engineering). Applicants with significant overlap with the current faculty expertise (ex, focus on wind tunnel testing or focus on structural mechanics rather than fluid mechanics) will not be competitive.

The candidate must show evidence of research and collaboration in fluid-structure interaction such as wind-structure or wave-structure interactions. We are especially interested in a candidate with an interdisciplinary background and research experience. Example areas of interest include but not limited to:

- CFD simulations of fluids acting on solid surfaces

- Multi-scale fluid dynamics

- Hydroelasticity and wave mechanics (in a scale relevant to typical coastal structures)

- Hydrodynamic loads on offshore platforms and energy structures

- Fluid dynamics associated with tropical cyclones near surface, under current and future climate conditions

Link: Tenure-Track Faculty Position

Lehigh University

Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering & Mechanics

Position: Assistant or Associate Professor (untenured)

Description: The Department of Mechanical Engineering & Mechanics at Lehigh University invites qualified individuals to apply for a tenure-track (untenured) Assistant or Associate Professor position in thermal sciences with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025. The successful candidate will be expected to lead a thriving research program in heat transfer incorporating innovative technologies including, but not limited to, high heat flux cooling, new designs of heat exchangers for supercritical carbon dioxide cycles, hydrogen production systems, clean energy utilization, net zero carbon technologies, micro- and nanofluid applications, advanced power cycles, or nuclear energy. Candidates' backgrounds could be experimental, computation/simulation, or a combination.

Link: Assistant or Associate Professor

Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering & Mechanics

Position: Assistant or Untenured Associate Professor

Description: The P. C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Sciences invites qualified individuals to apply for a tenure-track Assistant or (untenured) Associate Professor position in the area of transportation electrification with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025. This hire is associated with the Advancing Community Electrification Solutions (ACES) initiative at Lehigh. Outstanding candidates working in Electric Vehicle (EV) design, control, charging, or integration to advanced transportation, building, and power grid infrastructures are encouraged to apply. Research areas of interest include, but are not limited to, electric machines and drives for EVs, EV power electronic systems and power controllers, thermal management of EVs, advanced charging systems and infrastructures, battery technologies and energy storage management, EV dynamics and cyber-physical control systems, machine learning approaches for electrification of transportation systems, EV integration to advanced transportation systems, buildings, and the power grid. Candidates' backgrounds could be experimental, computational, or a mixture.

Link: Assistant or Untenured Associate Professor

Michigan State University

Department: Mechanical Engineering

Position: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Description:

The College of Engineering at Michigan State University (MSU) invites applications for multiple tenure-system faculty positions in the Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME). We encourage applications for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor and will consider exceptional candidates for appointment at the rank of Associate or (Full) Professor.

Candidates must have an earned PhD in Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline at the time of appointment, with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2025. Successful candidates will be expected to develop a sustainable, externally funded, and internationally recognized research program; contribute significantly to their discipline through scholarly work; demonstrate effective teaching and mentorship of both undergraduate and graduate students; participate in institutional and professional service; and support the university’s mission in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates are encouraged to discuss how their research could have an impact and complement the existing strengths within the department.

Link: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Department: Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

Position: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Description: The College of Engineering at Michigan State University (MSU) invites applications for a tenure-system faculty position in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science (ChEMS). We encourage applications for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor and will consider exceptional candidates for appointment at the rank of Associate or (Full) Professor.

Candidates must have an earned PhD in Chemical Engineering and/or Materials Science, or a closely related discipline, at the time of appointment, with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2025. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a sustainable, externally funded, and internationally recognized research program; contribute significantly to their discipline through scholarly work; demonstrate effective teaching and mentorship of both undergraduate and graduate students; participate in institutional and professional service; and support the university’s mission in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates are encouraged to discuss how their research could have an impact and complement the existing strengths within the department.

Other qualifications include strong leadership and interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, an ability to work in a collaborative research environment, and a commitment to promoting and embracing diversity. Joint appointments with other engineering departments are possible, considering existing strengths and capabilities and the candidate’s preferences. Successful candidates will be appointed to an academic-year position in the tenure system, with tenure, if appropriate. Successful candidates are expected to elevate the reputation of MSU through their professional activities. Those who conduct research that enhances or is related to aspects of inclusion and equity are of high interest.

Link: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Montana State University

Department: Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Department

Position: Assistant Professor

Description: Montana State University has an opening for Assistant Professor in Bozeman, MT. Teach both undergraduate and graduate level courses in the Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Department (M&IE). Develop a nationally-recognized externally-funded scholarly research program in an appropriate focus area. Produce scholarly works and collaborate with MSU's research centers and regional partners. Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students. Participate in accreditation activities and committee assignments. Provide service to the University, State, and profession. To apply, email resume to leane.bucceri@montana.edu. Must reference job 12110.165.5.

Old Dominion University

Department: Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

Position: Professor and Chair of the Department (Tenured)

Description: The Batten College of Engineering & Technology at Old Dominion University invites applications from experienced, accomplished, and visionary individuals to serve as Chair of the Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Department starting in June 2025. The Chair is expected to provide leadership in departmental education, research, and outreach activities in alignment with the strategic plan of the College and the University.

Specific responsibilities include:

1. Planning and executing strategic initiatives for the department.

2. Interacting with the college and university leadership.

3. Mentoring, supporting, and evaluating faculty and staff.

4. Supporting key research thrusts in the department and the college.

5. Fostering interdisciplinary research and industry partnerships.

6. Improving curriculum design and leading accreditation efforts.

7. Planning and scheduling courses offerings.

8. Demonstrating commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

9. Working closely with the advisory board of the department.

10. Overseeing the budget.

11. Performing research and scholarly activities.

12. Teaching courses in related areas.

13. Developing educational and research relationships with industry and government laboratories in the Hampton Roads region

Link: Professor and Chair of the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (Tenured)

Department: Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

Position: Faculty

Description: The Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE) at the Batten College of Engineering & Technology (BCET) at Old Dominion University (ODU) in Norfolk, VA, invites applications for a tenure track or tenured faculty position in the broad area of biomechanics. This position is to begin in Fall 2025 and will be an annual 10-month appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank. We are particularly seeking applicants in the areas of Computational or Experimental Biomechanics at the cell, tissue, organ or whole human body-level that are doing fundamental and/or applied research with applications that include, but are not limited to, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, injury/disease modeling, ergonomics, rehabilitation or robotics are sought.

The appointed faculty member will:

1. Develop and sustain an externally funded research program.

2. Develop and teach biomechanics and other courses in mechanical engineering and/or biomedical engineering.

3. Advise students.

4. Perform service obligations. Serving on committees.

Link: Mechanical Engineering Faculty in Biomechanics (Tenure Track/Tenured)

Department: Engineering Technology

Position: Assistant Professor in Manufacturing Engineering Technology (Tenure Track)

Description: The Department of Engineering Technology at Old Dominion University invites applicants for an Assistant Professor of Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MFET) to begin in Fall 2025. This is an annual 10-month tenure-track appointment that will begin July 25, 2025. The department is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, undergraduate students, and staff.

The primary responsibilities for this position are as follows:

1. Teach undergraduate courses in the Manufacturing Engineering Technology program on campus and in distance education through ODU Global.

2. Seek external funding opportunities to support scholarly activities.

3. Produce high-quality research for publication in top-ranked journals.

4. Contribute to systematic planning and development of the MFET program.

5. Participate in the professional and intellectual community through professional and University service.

6. Advise senior design capstone projects within their area of expertise.

7. Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) among students, faculty, and staff.

Link: Assistant Professor in Manufacturing Engineering Technology (Tenure Track)

Department: Engineering Technology

Position: Lecturer of Electrical Engineering Technology (Non-Tenure Track)

Description: The Department of Engineering Technology at Old Dominion University invites applicants for a Lecturer of Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) to begin in Fall 2025. This is an annual 10-month non-tenure-track appointment will begin July 25, 2025. The department is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, undergraduate students, and staff.

The primary responsibilities for this position are as follows:

1. Teach undergraduate courses in the Electrical Engineering Technology program, both on campus and through distance education through ODU Global, in areas such as DC and AC circuits, electronic devices and circuits, digital electronics, linear electronics, microprocessors, programming, electric power, and programmable logic controllers.

2. Contribute to systematic planning and development of the electrical engineering technology program.

3. Participate in the professional and intellectual community through professional and university service and outreach activities within the college and department.

4. Advise senior design capstone projects within their area of expertise.

5. Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) among students, faculty, and staff.

Link: Lecturer of Electrical Engineering Technology (Non-Tenure Track)

Pennsylvania State University

Department: Mechanical Engineering

Position: Assistant Professor

Description: Penn State Berks (Reading, PA) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Engineering, beginning August 2025.

Responsibilities include teaching mechanics courses such as Statics, Strength of Materials, Intermediate Mechanics of Materials, Finite Elements, Materials Lab and other related courses OR thermal fluid courses such as Thermodynamics, Fluids Dynamics, Heat & Mass transfer, Thermal Fluid Lab, Advanced Thermal Fluid topics, and other related courses. The courses are part of the BS in Mechanical Engineering, BS in Electromechanical Engineering Technology programs and other programs in the College of Engineering. This position carries a teaching load of nine contact hours (approximately three courses) per semester. The successful candidate will conduct robust research that leads to publications in scholarly journals, will advise students and will provide service to the program, division, college, community, and profession. The successful candidate for the thermal fluid position will be an experimentalist. Penn State Berks encourages active and collaborative learning, including undergraduate research, and a commitment to supporting diverse learners in the classroom. Berks is an emerging HSI and is committed to serving local students and engaging with the community.

Link: Assistant Professor

Department: Mechanical Engineering

Position: Instructor/Assistant Teaching Professor

Description: Penn State Berks (Reading, PA) invites applications for a non-tenure-track position at the rank of Instructor/Assistant Teaching Professor in Engineering, beginning August 2025

Responsibilities include teaching mechanics courses such as Statics, Strength of Materials, Intermediate Mechanics of Materials, Finite Elements, Materials Lab and other related courses OR thermal fluid courses such as Thermodynamics, Fluids Dynamics, Heat & Mass transfer, Thermal Fluid Lab, Advanced Thermal Fluid topics, and other related courses. The courses are part of the BS in Mechanical Engineering, BS in Electromechanical Engineering Technology programs and other programs in the College of Engineering. This position carries a teaching load of twelve contact hours (approximately four courses) per semester. Teaching in summer is optional. The successful candidate will advise students and will provide service to the program, division, college, community, and profession. The successful candidate for the thermal fluid position will be an experimentalist. Penn State Berks encourages active and collaborative learning, including undergraduate research, and a commitment to supporting diverse learners in the classroom. Berks is an emerging HSI and is committed to serving local students and engaging with the community.

Onsite teaching is an essential function of this job.

Link: Instructor/Assistant Teaching Professor

Syracuse University

Department: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Position: Professor and Director of the Center for Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing

Description: The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) at Syracuse University invites applications for the position of Professor and Director of the Center for Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing (CASM), starting in Fall 2025. CASM is an interdisciplinary center that will bring together expertise in artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, manufacturing processes, optimization and robotics to advance the science of semiconductor manufacturing. The center is funded by a $20 million investment from Syracuse University and Onondaga County. CASM will be a centerpiece of an investment over $150 million that strategically transforms STEM and expands the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) at Syracuse University by 50%. Prospective candidates should possess a proven track record in the broader realm of Advanced Manufacturing, with an ability to develop a nationally and internationally recognized and externally funded research program. The department is particularly interested in individuals engaged in both fundamental and applied research within the expansive domain of advanced manufacturing. Potential research areas encompass, but are not confined to, advanced manufacturing processes and systems, advanced semiconductor manufacturing, automation in manufacturing, digital twins in manufacturing, advanced modeling and simulation, and applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning in manufacturing. The chosen candidate will also be expected to address instructional requirements in the fields of manufacturing and mechanical engineering, spanning both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Link: Professor and Director of CASM

UMass Amherst

Department: Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

Position: Non-Tenure Track Faculty Position

Description: The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering invites applications for a Full-time non-tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Lecturer A or Senior Lecturer A in Aerospace Engineering to start in Fall 2025. For exceptional candidates with distinguished experience, candidates could be considered as Professor of Professional Practice based upon the review of credentials.

The successful candidate is expected to teach basic and advanced aerospace engineering related courses; serve as the faculty advisor for students interested in aerospace engineering and create a strong community for these students to thrive in; serve as faculty advisor for student clubs related to aerospace engineering; engage the faculty in curriculum development; contribute to research proposals to strengthen educational components and industry collaboration; reach out to industry to coordinate experiential activities and internships; and promote diversity and inclusiveness.

The initial appointment will be for two years, with renewal based on performance.

Link: Non-Tenure Track

Department: Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

Position: Tenure Track Faculty Position

Description: The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (MIE) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level in the area of mechanical design. Special consideration will be given to candidates with application areas in digital twin (advanced manufacturing), robotics, renewable energy, sustainable product development or medical devices. Some methodological interests include, but are not limited to, product and process design, AI and machine learning in design, and systems design. In all areas, the candidates should envision a research and teaching program consistent with the College of Engineering’s Strategic Plan.

The position is defined broadly across the entire scope of mechanical design. Scholars working across disciplines or in nontraditional areas of mechanical design are particularly encouraged to apply. We hope this broad category reflects our openness to expand the scope of our department beyond our traditional strengths. The candidate is expected to teach existing graduate and undergraduate courses in Mechanical Engineering and will be encouraged to develop creative new curricula in their areas of interest or across disciplines.

The appointment is expected to begin September 1, 2025.

The MIE Department is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of our vibrant academic community.

Link: Tenure-Track Faculty Position

University of Minnesota

Department: Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics

Position: Multiple open-rank, tenure-track/tenured faculty positions

Description: The Department of Aerospace Engineering & Mechanics (AEM) at the University of Minnesota seeks to fill multiple open-rank, tenure-track/tenured faculty positions over the next several years across the department’s core areas in aerospace engineering research and education: fluid dynamics, solid mechanics, and aerospace systems. AEM is particularly interested in faculty who complement and expand our expertise in fluid dynamics and diagnostics, solid mechanics and materials, and aerospace systems, guidance, navigation, and control (GNC). Successful candidates are expected to have the potential to conduct a vigorous and significant research program along with the ability to collaborate with researchers with a wide range of viewpoints. Candidates will participate in all aspects of AEM's mission, including (I) teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in aerospace engineering and mechanics to a diverse group of students; (II) participating in service activities for the department, University, broader scientific community, and society; and (III) supervising undergraduate and graduate students and developing an independent, externally-funded research program.

Faculty positions are 9-month, full-time appointments located on the Twin Cities Campus. The target start date for this round of hiring is Fall 2025; however other start dates will be considered.

Applicants at the Assistant Professor level are expected to have an outstanding track record of academic excellence with the drive to establish extramurally-funded research programs through independent and collaborative research. Applicants at the Associate and Full Professor level are expected to have an established extramurally funded research program and a robust track record of publication and collaboration. All applicants are required to hold a Ph.D. degree in aerospace engineering or a related field.

Link: Multiple Faculty Positions

Utah State University

Department: Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Position: Assistant/Associate Professor (Multiple Openings)

Description: The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (http://www.mae.usu.edu/) at Utah State University (USU) invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant and Associate Professor levels. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or closely related fields. Candidates will be considered at either the assistant or associate professor level. The positions are tenure-track academic year (funded for 9-months) appointments with an anticipated start date of January 2024. Candidates in all areas of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering will be considered. Preference may be given to those with demonstrated expertise in experimental combustion and propulsion (including but not limited to atmospheric and space applications, small-sat propulsion, green-energy propulsion), or theoretical and computational hypersonic flow (including but not limited to shock influenced chemical reaction in propulsion and boundary layers, hypersonic ionization, and non-equilibrium high-enthalpy flow). In addition to a clear research focus, successful applicants will also have a strong background in engineering fundamentals and will be expected at a minimum to: 1) develop a significant externally funded research program that includes a strong record of peer-reviewed publications and graduate mentorship, 2) effectively teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and 3) actively participate in assigned department and university duties, and demonstrate leadership in relevant technical societies.

Responsibilities
Develop a significant externally funded research program that includes a strong record of peer-reviewed publications and graduate mentorship.
Effectively teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
Actively participate in assigned department and university duties, and demonstrate leadership in relevant technical societies.

Link: Assistant/Associate Professor

Vanderbilt University

Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering

Position: Department Chair

Description: Vanderbilt University School of Engineering invites nominations and applications for the Chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME) position. ME Department seeks a visionary leader and team builder who will further enhance the department's position as a global leader in ME education and research. Reporting to the Dean of Engineering, the incoming chair is expected to build upon the department's internationally recognized programs and lead the ME program to greater distinction and impact.

Housed in the Vanderbilt University School of Engineering (VUSE), the Department of Mechanical Engineering is accredited by ABET, the Engineering Accreditation Commission, and is highly respected nationally. The ME department is home to 23 primary faculty (16 tenured/tenure track) and graduates 50-70 undergraduates annually. The department has 60-70 PhD students in its program and conducts research supported by approximately $8M of annual research expenditures. The department is recognized for its strong research excellence in surgical robotics and rehabilitation engineering, nanophotonics, nanoscale energy transport, biomaterials and biomedical microdevices, flow-structure interactions, combustion diagnosis, and additive manufacturing. The departmental faculty plays critical roles in several research centers, including the Vanderbilt Institute of Surgery and Engineering (VISE), Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (VINSE), the FRIST Center for Autism and Innovation, and the newly established Vanderbilt Center for Sustainability, Energy, and Climate (VSEC). The department has also developed extensive collaborative research programs including those with the Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Link: D epartment Chair

Industry Positions

SDG&E

Department: Engineering

Position: Summer Intern

Description: A summer engineering internship opportunity to assist the development of non-commercialized new and emerging clean energy technologies in California.

The opportunity is for undergraduate or graduate engineering students. One project is related to hydrogen, and while it has the same project team as the hydrogen blending project, it is distinct.

Application Link: SDG&E Engineering Associate Rotation Program & Internship Program

Reflex Tech

Field: Mechanical Engineering

Position: Mechanical Engineering Intern - Summer 2025

Description: We are looking for a Mechanical Engineering Intern to design, prototype, and test critical mechanical systems. This internship offers hands-on experience, collaborative learning, and direct involvement in product development within a dynamic startup environment. We are an early-stage, stealth tech startup based in San Francisco, developing innovative hardware that rethinks human-computer interaction. While we can’t reveal too much just yet, our team is tackling cutting-edge engineering challenges to bring revolutionary products to life.

Responsibilities:

• Design and create CAD models and detailed engineering drawings using SolidWorks.

• Rapidly prototype mechanical components and iterate designs based on testing and analysis.

• Collaborate closely with our Systems, Electrical, and Acoustic engineering teams for seamless integration.

• Conduct mechanical testing, validation, and performance analysis of prototypes.

• Document and clearly present engineering findings and recommendations.

Requirements:

• Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related fields.

• Prior mechanical engineering internship experience is strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated experience collaborating effectively within Systems, Electrical, and Acoustic teams.

• Proficiency in SolidWorks is required.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, as well as teamwork abilities.

• Experience with rapid prototyping techniques such as 3D printing and CNC machining.

• Familiarity with acoustic engineering or wearable technology.

• A passion for innovative product design and user experience.

Details:

• This position is full time, on-site in San Francisco (SOMA)

• Company size: 10-20 people

Application Link: Mechanical Engineering Intern - Summer 2025

Eindhoven University of Technology

Department: Mechanical Engineering & Saint Anthony Falls Laboratory

Position: Engineering Consultant in Fluid Mechanics & Microfluidics

Description: Looking for a talented individual (PhD+ level of education) to join their team and contribute to their growing portfolio of projects.

The ideal candidate will have responsibilities in fluid mechanics and microfluidics modeling, with coupled physics such as heat and mass transfer, surface tension and wetting, fluid-structure interaction, etc. Additional important responsibilities include design recommendations, engineering analysis, project management, report writing and presentation preparation, document review and summary, client interaction, business development and marketing of technical services.

Application Instructions: Email cover letter and CV (containing GPA, list of relevant courses taken, list of references) to contact@veryst.com; include job title in subject line. May not appear on website.

Computational Fluid Dynamicist – Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine

Company: NASA Marshall Space Flight Center

Position: Full Time, US Citizens only

Description: The position is for a Computational Fluid Dynamicist. The work will be application oriented using existing CFD tools for analysis, verification, and validation. Some CFD program model development will be required. Perform CFD analyses in support of liquid propulsion problems. Carry out numerical simulations with regard to fluid dynamics related to Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine. Specifically, execute computational studies in support of the RDRE demonstration project identifying key engine performance parameters, addressing system instabilities and analyzing/ optimizing system configuration changes, etc. Analyze complex features of the work and apply principles and practices of CFD analysis or devise new approaches in problem solutions. Independently plan, schedule, and perform computations/analyses, prepare, and make presentations and document results in technical reports. Participate in review and status meetings, analyze all results from assigned tasks and determine if outputs are complete, correct, integrated with project objectives, adequately documented, and meet stipulated deadlines. Follow existing processes and procedures and recommend process improvements.

Qualifications:

BS degree in Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited institution with a minimum of 5 years applicable experience is required. A Masters/PhD degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering with at least 2 years’ experience in using CFD program/s for engineering applications is preferred. This could be part of the Master’s thesis work. Some experience in object-oriented programming is a plus. Specific experience with the Loci framework, and CFD applications Loci-Chem and/or Loci-Stream CFD programs is preferred.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required. Work is with the Jacobs Space Exploration Group (JSEG) and onsite at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

Keywords: CFD; Fluid Mechanics; LOCI CFD codes; Unsteady flows; Supersonic flows, detonation, RDRE, two-phase flows, liquid rocket engines, propulsion applications.

Link: email Dr. Narayanan (Ram) Ramachandran (Narayanan.r.ramachandran@nasa.gov) with your resume to apply

Fluid Dynamicist

Company: NASA Marshall Space Flight Center

Position: Full Time, US Citizens only

Description: The position is for a Fluid Dynamicist. The work will be application oriented involved with testing, data analysis, and modeling of propulsion fluid dynamical systems. Some program model development with Matlab will be required. Specifically, fluids modeling and code enhancements will be used for modeling of propulsion fluid dynamical systems for evaluating system stability and for pogo assessment. Expertise with model development with Matlab is required. Python programming experience preferred. Analyze complex features of the work and apply principles and practices of fluids analysis, or devise new approaches in problem solutions. Independently plan, schedule and perform analyses, prepare and make presentations and document results in technical reports. Participate in review and status meetings, analyze all results from assigned tasks and determine if outputs are complete, correct, integrated with project objectives, adequately documented, and meet stipulated deadlines. Follow existing processes and procedures and recommend process improvements. Independently plan, schedule and perform computations/ analyses, prepare and make presentations and document results in technical reports, and support test and high frequency data collection activities as needed. Review all results from assigned tasks and determine if outputs are complete, correct, integrated with project objectives, and adequately documented. Follow existing processes and procedures and recommend process improvements where appropriate.

BS degree in Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited institution with a minimum of 5 years applicable experience is required. A Masters Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering with some experience in fluids experiments and analysis is preferred. Applicants nearing completion of their PhD/MS programs are also encouraged to apply. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Good experience with Matlab programming is required.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required. Work is with the Jacobs Space Exploration Group (JSEG) and onsite at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

Link: email Dr. Narayanan (Ram) Ramachandran (Narayanan.r.ramachandran@nasa.gov) with your resume to apply

Postdoctoral Scholars

Vanderbilt University

Department: Mechanical Engineering & Saint Anthony Falls Laboratory

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher

Description: Postdoc in computational fluid-structure interaction at Vanderbilt University

The Computational Flow Physics and Engineering (CFPE) lab under the supervision of Dr. Haoxiang Luo (my.vanderbilt.edu/haoxiang/) is seeking a post-doctoral scholar on computational modeling of fluid-structure interaction (FSI). The position is open for immediate hire. We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with expertise in developing high-fidelity and efficient numerical FSI solvers and parallel computing algorithms. To qualify for the position, the candidate should have:

A recent Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or related fields
Strong experience in numerical methods, programming, and CFD code development
Strong experience in parallel computing and algorithm development

Additionally, the successful candidate should preferably have:

Sufficient knowledge of finite-element methods and solid mechanics
Experience in developing large-eddy simulation (LES) code
Experience in immersed-boundary method and FSI modeling
Strong verbal and written communication skills

The initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of renewal based on satisfactory performance. The expectation is for the successful candidate to remain for a minimum of 2 years.

Institutional Information: Vanderbilt University is a private, internationally recognized research university located in Nashville, Tennessee, which has a metro population of 1.9 million people. The School of Engineering is located adjacent to the Vanderbilt University Medical Center, creating a rich environment for interdisciplinary and translational research.

To Apply: Please provide (1) a cover letter (<2 pages) summarizing your research interests and relevant background, (2) a full CV, (3) contact information for 3 references. Please direct emails and inquiries to Prof. Haoxiang Luo (haoxiang.luo@vanderbilt.edu). Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Pennsylvania State University

Department: Mechanical Engineering

Position: Postdoctoral Scholar

Description: The Department of Mechanical Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Engineering Design Optimization Group Lab under the direction of Dr. Mary Frecker.

Job Duties:

Conduct research in optimal design of adaptive structures, including magneto active and shape memory materials and structures, compliant mechanism synthesis, design for additive manufacturing, and/or topology optimization.
Disseminate research results in peer reviewed publications and conference presentations.
Assist in supervising and mentoring the graduate and undergraduate students working with Dr. Frecker.
Assist in developing and writing external grant proposals.
Assist in reviewing and providing constructive feedback on lab members' papers, oral presentations, and related work.
Participate in research meetings and events, and fill in for Dr. Frecker, as needed.
Assist in overall organization and management of the lab.

Application Link: Postdoctoral Scholar

University of Cincinnati

Department: Macechanical Engineering & Saint Anthony Falls Laboratory

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher

Description: The Complex Fluids and Multiphase Transport Laboratory at the University of Cincinnati (USA) has two postdoc openings: one in experimental multiphase flows and heat transfer, and the other in machine learning for thermal-fluid sciences. Please see the attached flyer for more details.

Postdoctoral Fellow - Machine Learning in Thermal-fluid Sciences

Essential Functions:

1. Integrate machine learning, data science, and artificial intelligence methods for applications in thermal management, clean energy and advanced manufacturing.

2. Work in a convergent team environment with data scientists, computer scientists, and engineers.

3. Lead projects and supervise graduate students.

Candidate Requirements: a Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and with experience in the following areas

− Multiphase flows and/or heat/mass transfer.

− Programming and algorithm development.

− Mathematical and statistical ML.

Postdoctoral Fellow - Experimental Multiphase Flows and Heat Transfer

Essential Functions:

1. Work in a convergent team environment to conduct multiphase and interfacial flow experiments.

2. Collaborate with modeling experts.

3. Mentor graduate students.

Candidate Requirements: a Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and with experience in the following areas:

− Multiphase flows and interfacial instabilities

− Phase-change heat transfer.

− Advanced imaging techniques

− Thermal-fluid systems design and fabrication.

To Apply: Interested applicants please email a single PDF file containing a detailed CV accompanied by a cover letter and the contact information for two references to Professor Ying Sun (sunyg@ucmail.uc.edu) with subject line "Postdoc Position". Positions will remain open until filled.

Eindhoven University of Technology

Department: Mechanical Engineering & Saint Anthony Falls Laboratory

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher

Description: In this Postdoc project you will study how motile E. coli bacteria interact with the capillary confinement imposed by an evaporating droplet and investigate active bacterial pattern formation in droplets.

Preliminary experiments (see e.g. Figure 1) have shown that bacteria can exploit and even overcome interfacial flows to promote their own dispersal through, e.g., collective motion and surfactant secretion. Within the project we will identify, within the vast parameter space, the few key control parameters governing the self-assembly of E. coli under the influence of interfacial flow and determine the physical mechanisms that govern the pattern formation. To this end, you will perform experiments with E. coli as well as theoretical and/or numerical modelling. The identification of the physical mechanisms at play will present a big step forward in fundamental physics, with a strong application perspective in biology.

Application Link: Postdoctoral Researcher

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Department: Mechanical Engineering & Saint Anthony Falls Laboratory

Position: Postdoctoral Scholar

Description:

Applications are invited for postdoctoral position(s) to work on National Science Foundation (NSF)-sponsored projects. The position is currently fully funded for a one-year term, with the possibility of extension based on performance and availability of funds.

We are developing methods to generate high-fidelity, high-resolution blood flow and relative hemodynamic pressure maps from in vivo dynamic imaging modalities, such as 4D-Flow MRI, Dynamic Doppler, and Dynamic CT Angiography. The techniques we propose include optimization, pseudo-spectral methods, data assimilation using variational methods and Kalman filtering, physics-informed neural networks, and data-driven dynamic modeling (DMD).

The candidate must be proficient in programming with Python and familiar with deep learning libraries and frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, and Keras. A background in the physics of imaging modalities, including MRI, CT, Doppler, and PET, is a plus. Experience in grant proposal writing is also advantageous.

Duties include:

1. Formulating novel data assimilation methods, writing open-source code, and producing scholarly publications, technical reports, and year-end reports.

2. Assisting in the development of new research areas, generating preliminary results for grant proposals, and writing proposals to federal agencies, including NIH, NSF, DOD, and FDA.

3. Mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.

4. Working effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

5. Performing other related duties as required or directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Application Link: Please email your CV along with a cover letter to dsouza@uwm.edu

University of Minnesota

Department: Mechanical Engineering & Saint Anthony Falls Laboratory

Position: Postdoctoral Scholar

Description: Professor Jiarong Hong has a postdoc opening on this topic starting in spring 2025.

Application Link: Postdoctoral Scholar

New York University Abu Dhabi

Department: Center on Stability, Instability, and Turbulence

Position: Postdoctoral Associate

Description: This position focuses on performing cutting-edge fluid mechanics experiments related to hydrodynamic instabilities, including but not limited to Rayleigh-Taylor instability, Richtmyer-Meshkov instability, Kelvin-Helmholtz instability, magnetohydrodynamics (MHD), boundary-layer separation, Rayleigh-Bénard convection, and Taylor-Couette flow. The successful candidate will work with Prof. Jun Zhang and Nader Masmoudi and collaborate closely with modeling and simulation research partners at NYUAD and other NYU global sites.

Responsibilities:

Design, construct, and conduct high-fidelity experiments on various hydrodynamic instabilities.
Develop and implement experimental setups, including the use of advanced diagnostic techniques such as high-speed imaging, Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV), and Planar Laser-Induced Fluorescence (PLIF).
Contribute to the development of modeling and stability analyses to complement experimental findings.
Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present outcomes at scientific conferences.
Assist in the supervision and mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students.

Qualifications:

PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related field with a focus on experimental fluid mechanics.
Strong background in hydrodynamic instabilities and experience with experimental techniques relevant to fluid mechanics.
Broad interest and skills in the general topics of fluid dynamics, fluid physics and their related phenomena

For more information please email: nyuad.SITE@nyu.edu; Prof. J. Zhang jz11@nyu.edu; Prof N. Masmudi nm30@nyu.edu;

Application Link: Postdoctoral Associate

Case Western Reserve University

Department: Department of Mathematics

Position: Postdoctoral Scholar

Description: A Postdoctoral Researcher position is currently open at Case Western Reserve University, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. The successful candidate will conduct advanced numerical simulations focusing on biological and physiological flows. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in numerical methods for PDEs and extensive hands-on programming experience in Fortran/C++. Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken in English, are also essential

Required Qualifications and Skills:

·A PhD degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or a closely related field

·Extensive experience in coding and developing in-house simulation tools using Fortran and/or C++

·Strong expertise in at least one of the following areas: 1) Fluid-Structure Interaction; 2) Multiphase Flows; 3) Large-Eddy Simulation; 4) Adaptive Mesh Refinement

·Proven track record of scientific publications

How to Apply:

To apply, please email Dr. Chengyu Li (cxl1692@case.edu) with the following application materials attached. Please title the email as "CWRU-Postdoc-Application" in the subject line. The review will start immediately until the position is filled. Top candidates will be invited for an interview via Zoom. For details regarding Dr. Li's research, please visit https://www.chengyuli.net/.

·Curriculum Vitae

·Transcripts from all previous institutions (official or unofficial)

·The names and email addresses of two reference

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Department: Department of Mathematics

Position: Postdoctoral Scholar

Description: The Department of Mathematics of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) invites applications for a Departmental Postdoctoral position in applied mathematics, broadly construed. Departmental postdocs are expected to teach 3 courses per year, but also have extensive opportunities to pursue an individual research program. Applied mathematics at UNC-CH is characterized by strong interdisciplinary collaborations spanning the physical, biological, biomedical, pharmaceutical, social and data sciences. An overview of research activities is available at Carolina Center for Interdisciplinary Applied Mathematics

Application Link: Postdoctoral Scholar

University of California, Irvine

Department: Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Position: Postdoctoral Scholar

Description: The research group of Perry Johnson in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of California, Irvine is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to contribute to our group’s vibrant research activities on the physics and simulation of turbulence with emphasis on turbulent
boundary layers. Research topics include: investigating the physics of momentum and energy transfer including non-equilibrium and rough wall effects, and developing closures for large eddy simulation and other emerging modeling frameworks.

Application Link: Postdoctoral Scholar

Florida State University

Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering

Position: Three postdoctoral positions

Description: Three postdoctoral positions are available at the Computational and Theoretical Multiphysics Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Florida State University.

General Requirements For All Positions:

PhD in engineering (mechanical, aero, civil) or related fields (applied mathematics, computational physics) Creativity and interest in interdisciplinary research Strong oral and written communication skills with a publication record Ability to work independently

Duration: Multi-year (yearly renewal based on performance) Email Subject Line: “PostDoc-Quantum”

Duration: Multi-year (yearly renewal based on performance) Email Subject Line: “PostDoc-Multiphase”

1st Postdoc Position: Fluid-Structure Interaction in Turbulent Flows

Start: Immediately
Research Focus: Computational and/or experimental fluid-structure interaction in turbulent flows.
Position-Specific Requirements:

Experience with both CFD and experimental fluid dynamics Desirable research skills include FSI, turbulence, and data-driven techniques

Future Details: If you are interested and would like to discuss these positions further, send an email to Dr. Kourosh Shoele (kshoele@fsu.edu) and include the “Email subject line + Discussion" for the specific position.

Application Process: To apply for these positions, send the following to Dr. Kourosh Shoele (kshoele@fsu.edu) and include the “Email subject line” for the specific position.

A cover letter describing your relevant experience, interests, and availability to start. A resume that includes a list of education, publications, and work experience. A list of 2-3 references

Application link: AWARE Lab @ Penn - Openings

2nd Postdoc Position: Multiphase Cryogenic Flows

Start: Beginning 2025 (in collaboration with SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory)
Research Focus: Boiling phenomena and fluid dynamics of cryogenic fluids and boiling-induced noises.

Position-Specific Requirements:

HPC and multiphase simulation experiences

3rd Postdoc Position: Quantum-based Flow Modeling

Start: Beginning 2025
Research Focus: Stochastic homogenization and quantum computing approaches to simulate turbulent flows.
Position-Specific Requirements:

Experience in turbulent flows and large eddy simulation Interest in quantum computing and turbulence modeling Skills in quantum computing, programming, and stochastic analysis

Programming skills in C++, Fortran
Understanding of AMR methods and acoustic analysis

Duration: One year Email Subject Line: “PostDoc-FSI”

Los Alamos National Laboratory

Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering

Position: Postdoctoral Scholars

Description: The Shock & Detonation Physics Group (M-9) at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) has openings for multiple Postdoctoral Research Associates.

Our work utilizes dynamic drivers (explosives, single- and two-stage gas guns, lasers) and static high pressures (diamond anvil cells, Paris-Edinburgh presses) to study fundamental physics and chemistry of relevance to the behavior of materials at extreme pressures and temperatures. We also perform experiments at synchrotron and free electron laser user facilities such as the Dynamic Compression Sector at the Advance Photon Source, the Linac Coherent Light Source at SLAC, Sandia's Z-machine, DESY, and the European XFEL. Our research informs multiscale models for equations of state used in the DOE's science-based stockpile stewardship assessment.

We seek outstanding internally motivated candidates interested in shock physics or detonation physics. Prior experience in high pressure research is desired, but less important than a solid background in experimentation, a strong intellectual curiosity, and meticulous laboratory skills. Potential research areas include:

Equations of state and detonation properties of high explosives
Equations of state and phase changes of inert materials, such as
polymers, foams, ceramics, and metals
Novel measurements and diagnostic development capable of elucidating material properties under single event dynamic loading conditions

The postdoctoral program at LANL enables successful candidates to tailor the direction of their research projects to best align with their background and interests, as well as the needs of our programmatic sponsors.

Application link: Search REQ #: IRC133535 at the Los Alamos National Laboratory

John Hopkins University

Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering

Position: Postdoctoral Scholars

Description: The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University is seeking applicants for multiple post-doctoral fellowships in computational fluid dynamics. Applicants with a strong background in the following areas are encouraged to apply:

- Data assimilation and nonlinear optimization.
- DNS and LES of wall-bounded turbulence (3D boundary layers, separation, turbulence-material interactions,...etc)
- DNS and LES of stratified turbulence
- DNS and analysis of transitional flows;

The fellows will work collaboratively with members of the Flow Science and Engineering Group (engineering.jhu.edu/zaki) at Johns Hopkins University. The fellows must have demonstrated expertise in one of the relevant areas, specifically turbulence physics, computational methods, high-performance computing, stability theory, or data assimilation. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.

Interested applicants should send their CV with a cover letter and names of at least three references to t.zaki@jhu.edu. Application material should be submitted as a single PDF document.

Application link: AWARE Lab @ P

University of Pennsylvania

Department: Mechanical Engineering

Position: Postdoctoral Scholars

Description: Our group at the University of Pennsylvania is hiring one postdoc and multiple PhD students for several projects involving lab- and field-scale experiments in wind energy and atmospheric boundary-layer flows. Our research areas include: 1) dynamics and control of wind turbines in unsteady flow conditions, 2) field measurements of atmospheric flows using Lagrangian particle tracking, and 3) the development of novel flow-sensing approaches for measuring kilometer-scale atmospheric dynamics. Candidates should have strong theoretical foundations in fluid mechanics, hands-on experience with experimental research and/or engineering design, a demonstrated interest in renewable energy and the environment, and a collaborative working style. We particularly welcome applicants from underrepresented backgrounds in STEM as we seek to build a diverse and mutually supportive team.

Application link: AWARE Lab @ Penn - Openings

University of Buffalo

Department: The Soft Matter and Interfacial Phenomena Lab

Position: Postdoctoral Scholars

Description: The Soft Matter and Interfacial Phenomena Lab (SaIL) at the University at Buffalo has openings for a fully funded PhD student and a two-year postdoctoral associate to work on research projects at the intersection of multiphase fluid dynamics and soft matter physics, with applications in advanced manufacturing, health care, and environmental sustainability. We are looking for motivated researchers interested in fundamental research in colloid and interface science with degrees in mechanics, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or applied physics. Candidates should have a strong background in applied math and physics and knowledge of colloid science, multiphase flow, biophysics, or soft matter physics. PhD applicants with computational skills in molecular dynamics, high-performance computing, or machine learning are a plus. Postdoc applicants with experimental expertise in electrospray, microfluidics, microscopy, and image analysis are preferred. Interested candidates are invited to email Dr. Xin Yong (xinyong@buffalo.edu) with a CV, contact information of 2-3 references, and a brief description of your research experience and motivation.

University of Chicago

Department: Department of Geophysical Sciences

Position: Postdoctoral Scholars

Description: The Department of Geophysical Sciences at the University of Chicago invites highly motivated and creative postdoctoral scholars to apply for two postdoctoral scholarship positions exploring Fundamental Fluid Processes in Climate Modeling, starting in Winter 2025. The positions are part of a Simons Foundation grant on “Fundamental Fluid Processes in Climate, Stellar, and Planetary Modeling” and will be supervised by Prof. Tiffany Shaw. The postdocs will study different problems related to regime transitions between horizontal & vertical transport (e.g. Radiative-Convective equilibrium and Radiative-Advective equilibrium) and wave induced transport of angular momentum in the tropical atmosphere (e.g. disruptions to the quasi-biennial oscillation) using theory, a hierarchy of numerical simulations and laboratory experiments. Both postdocs will also be part of an interdisciplinary collaboration team studying similar problems with applications in planetary science, atmospheric science, and oceanography.

Application link: Postdoctoral Scholars

Clemson University

Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering

Position: Postdoctoral Fellow

Description: A research group in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Clemson University (Complex Fluids and Active Matter Lab) is looking for a postdoctoral fellow. This role offers the opportunity to work on exciting projects in the areas of interfacial and multiphase flows, fluid-structure interaction, and collective effects. The fellow will be involved in theoretical analysis, numerical simulations, and/or experimental measurements. A standout project includes designing experiments to be conducted aboard the International Space Station and analyzing the resulting data. Interested applicants are invited to email me their CV and a cover letter at hmasoud@clemson.edu. The cover letter should detail relevant skills and accomplishments of the applicant, and describe how this position aligns with their career goals.

Scripps Institute of Oceanography

Department: SOARS facility

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher

Description: We are seeking a full-time postdoctoral research associate to join a multi-institution team working on a new NSF-funded project. The project aims to better understand ocean surface boundary layer mixing processes affected by surface waves by conducting controlled laboratory experiments of wind-driven stratified turbulent mixing in the Scripps Ocean-Atmosphere Research Simulator (SOARS). The experimental results will be used to validate and inform the development of state-of-the-art numerical simulations of ocean surface boundary layer turbulence conducted with Oceananigans — thereby helping to advance the fidelity of a widely-used research tool and improving climate projections made by the Climate Modeling Alliance.

Qualifications include: a Ph.D. in fluid mechanics, physical oceanography, or a related field, completed prior to postdoctoral appointment start date; strong quantitative skills and extensive experience with laboratory techniques (PIV, LIF, multi-camera and laser systems) and related data analysis; strong writing skills and experience with submission of manuscripts to academic journals; demonstrated ability to work both collaboratively as part of a research team and independently.

The postdoctoral research associate will conduct experiments in the SOARS facility at the Scripps Institute of Oceanography, while collaborating with Nick Pizzo (URI), Luc Lenain (UCSD), Fabrice Veron (UD) and Gregory Wagner (MIT).

One-year commitment required, with the position renewable for a second year.

To apply, please send the following to nicholas.pizzo@uri.edu, llenain@ucsd.edu, fveron@udel.edu, wagner.greg@gmail.com .

• curriculum vitae

• statement of research interests and experience

• contact information for three references

For full consideration, materials should be received by October 31, 2024.

University of Nevada, Reno

Department: The Fluid Dynamics Group in the Mechanical Engineering Department

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher

Description: The Fluid Dynamics Group in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a Postdoctoral Scholar position, offered for an initial term of 1 year with the possibility of extension, contingent upon funding. This position will support two distinct, high-impact research projects, funded by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR).

We are seeking a motivated individual for a postdoctoral position focused on swept wing turbulent aeroelastic flows. This research will involve computational modeling and simulation development to address challenges in aeroelasticity and turbulence interactions.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Background in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Aeroelasticity

Links: Turbulent Aeroe

Proficiency in High-Performance Computing (HPC), Python, C++, and OpenFOAM
Completion of a doctoral degree in the appropriate discipline is required.
The doctoral degree must have been completed within the five years immediately preceding the first date of appointment as a postdoctoral fellow at the University.
The individual cannot have held previous positions in the professional ranks.

Department: The Fluid Dynamics Group in the Mechanical Engineering Department

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher

Description: The Fluid Dynamics Group in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a Postdoctoral Scholar position. The position is being offered for an initial term of 1 year with possibility of extension, and is contingent upon funding. This position will support two distinct, high-impact research projects, funded by the Department of Energy (DOE).

We are seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for a postdoctoral position to accelerate Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) simulations. The successful candidate will work on enhancing simulation platforms and developing advanced computational and data-driven methods to improve FSI computations.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
Background in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and FluidStructure Interactions (FSI)
Proficiency in OpenFOAM
Proficiency in High-Performance Computing (HPC), Python, and C++
Completion of a doctoral degree in the appropriate discipline is required.
The doctoral degree must have been completed within the five years immediately preceding the first date of appointment as a postdoctoral fellow at the University.
The individual cannot have held previous positions in the professional ranks

Link: Fluid Structure Interactions

Department: The Fluid Dynamics Group in the Mechanical Engineering Department

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
Background in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Aeroelasticity
Proficiency in High-Performance Computing (HPC), Python, C++, and OpenFOAM
Completion of a doctoral degree in the appropriate discipline is required.
The doctoral degree must have been completed within the five years immediately preceding the first date of appointment as a postdoctoral fellow at the University.
The individual cannot have held previous positions in the professional ranks.

Links: Turbulent Aeroelastic Flows

Lehigh University

Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering & Mechanics

Position: Postdoctoral Research Associate

Description:

Application Deadline: Applications with be reviewed on a rolling basis until a suitable candidate is
identified.
Position Start Date: As early as Oct. 14, 2024
Duration: 1 – 3 years

The Unsteady Flow Interactions Laboratory (UFOIL) at Lehigh University invites applications for a
postdoctoral research associate position. We are currently looking to hire a highly motivated candidate in
Dr. Keith Moored's research laboratory as part of an ONR sponsored MURI project entitled, “Revealing the
Hydrodynamic Principles of Three-Dimensional Fish Schools: From Biology to Schooling Robotics.”

In this project, we are focused on discovering and demonstrating the hydrodynamic principles behind high-speed, high-efficiency schooling. Our efforts in understanding the hydrodynamics of schooling are part of a collaborative effort with researchers at the University of Virginia, Harvard University, and Princeton University that contribute hydrodynamic, biological, controls, and platform development expertise. Our MURI research will result in a deeper understanding of the role of hydrodynamics in sculpting the form and function of fish schools, and in the demonstration of bio-robotic swimmers that fuse the performance benefits of schooling with school-level control.

The ideal candidate will have experience in numerical or experimental fluid dynamics and an interest in the other. The position will focus on examining self-organizing formations and performance benefits of oscillating hydrofoils and bio-robots, and their associated unsteady flow interactions. Numerically, we use an advanced in-house boundary element (panel) method that incorporates leading-edge separation, free-swimming, wake fencing, and other advancements to explore high Reynolds number swimming. Experimentally, we use direct force and power measurements, particle image velocimetry (PIV) flow measurements, air bearing systems, and wireless control. The simulations and experiments are closely corroborated. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to mentor undergraduate and graduate students, collaborate outside of Lehigh, publish high-quality journal articles, attend conferences and review meetings, and get further professional development to prepare them for their future endeavors.

Applicants are expected to be experienced in numerical and/or experimental fluid mechanics. Prior experience in unsteady and/or bio-inspired flows is desirable though not necessary.

The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Mechanical and/or Aerospace Engineering or other related disciplines. The candidate should be fluent in English and have good verbal and written communication skills. The candidate should be self-motivated, enthusiastic to explore new areas, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.

Appointment will be for one year, renewable by mutual agreement and the availability of funding. We believe that diversity in race and ethnicity, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, language, culture, national origin, religious commitments, age, and (dis)ability status makes our team stronger. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should send a single PDF file including: (i) a CV with a complete list of publications, (ii) a short letter (maximum 2 pages) explaining your interest in the project and any relevant prior experience that uniquely qualifies you for the position, and (iii) contact information of three references to Dr. Keith Moored at kmoored@lehigh.edu.

University of St Andrews

Department: Vortex Dynamics (Fluid Dynamics) group in the School of Mathematics and Statistics

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher

Description: The University of St Andrews is looking for a talented Post-Doctoral Research Associate (PDRA) to work with Dr Daphné Lemas querier on a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship project entitled “Fluid Dynamics of Deep Interiors in the Outer Solar System”. The PDRA will work on geophysical fluid dynamics, specifically icy moon ocean dynamics, using idealized numerical models and theory. The idealized approach will focus on feedback effects of phase change on thermal convection.

This is a fixed term position for 2 years.

Application deadline: 25 September 2024

Link: Post Doctoral Research Associate

University of Texas - Austin, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Harvard University, John Hopkins University

Department: DARPA's Automated Prediction Aided by Quantized Simulators (APAQuS) program

Position: Postdoctoral Fellow (Multiple Openings)

Description: Discovery of Reduced Models of Transition Dynamics in Turbulence by Reinforcement Learning

The research groups of Fabrizio Bisetti (U Texas at Austin), Mirko Gamba (U Michigan Ann Arbor), Petros Koumoutsakos (Harvard U), and Charles Meneveau & Greg Eyink (Johns Hopkins U) have multiple postdoctoral fellow positions available as part of a project sponsored by DARPA's Automated Prediction Aided by Quantized Simulators (APAQuS) program. The project's objective is to demonstrate a novel approach that discovers stochastic sub-grid scale models for large-eddy simulation of meta-stable state transitions in a classical-fluid turbulent flow, using a newly proposed scientific multi-agent reinforcement learning framework. The project combines machine learning, large-eddy simulation, and table-top experiments.

The postdoctoral fellow positions are available starting immediately. The appointments are yearly and renewable based on performance and availability of funding. The salary depends on the sponsoring institution and the applicant's qualifications and experience. Candidates who are legally permitted to work in the United States at the time of their application will have a strengthened application.

Positions are available in the following areas:

• Dynamic programming and reinforcement learning for fluid mechanics

• Modeling and simulation of isothermal turbulence with large-eddy simulation

• Closures and models for large-eddy simulation

• Numerical methods for Computational Fluid Dynamics

• Experiments in isothermal turbulence and laser-based diagnostics

• Theory and application of statistical mechanics of systems far from equilibrium

In addition to carrying out research towards the project's objectives, the postdoctoral fellow will be assisting with graduate student supervision and reporting activities.

The project is fast paced and highly collaborative, offering exceptional professional growth opportunities and featuring the option for stays at partnering institutions to carry out joint research.

Interested candidates should contact PIs at their institutional email addresses for more information. Applications should include CV, two sample publications or manuscripts, and a brief cover letter with career and research highlights. Include the keyword [DARPA APAQuS] in the subject line.

A PDF of this announcement is available here.

North Carolina State

Department: Kota Research Group

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher & PhD Students (Multiple Openings)

Description: The Kota Research Group is looking to take on multiple PhD students into their research group (www.mae.ncsu.edu/kota) in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at North Carolina State University, for actively funded NSF, NIH and DOD projects. The research is in the area of soft materials, with emphasis on surfaces and interfaces. Preference will be given to candidates who can start by January 2025. Interested students should contact akota2@ncsu.edu with their CV.

University of Texas - Austin

Department: Center for Predictive Engineering and Computational Sciences

Position: Postdoctorate Researcher

Description: UT Austin Aerospace Engineering is recruiting a post-doctoral fellow to work in the area of plasma torch diagnostics and high-temperature material-response. For this position they require excellent experimental skills and experience with conventional and optical flow diagnostics. The successful candidate will work with the UT Austin 50 kW inductively-coupled plasma torch. Ongoing work in the plasma torch includes emission spectroscopy, laser-induced fluorescence, spontaneous Raman scattering, and coherent anti-Stokes Raman spectroscopy (CARS). Experience with plasma diagnostics is desirable, but not required.

Qualifications:

- PhD in Engineering, Physics or Chemistry

- Experience with experimental gas dynamics and optical diagnostics

Non-US citizens are eligible, except from some restricted countries

Contact

· Prof. Noel Clemens -- clemens@mail.utexas.edu

· Prof. Philip Varghese -- varghese@mail.utexas.edu

Department: Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics

Position: Postdoctoral Fellow

Description: Modeling and Simulation of Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) Material Response in Hypersonic Flows.

The research groups of Prof. Chad Landis and Prof. Fabrizio Bisetti at the University of Texas at Austin are engaged in funded research on modeling and simulation of the response of Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) materials to high-speed flows.

A postdoctoral fellow position on this topic is available starting immediately. The appointment is yearly and renewable for up to 3 years based on performance and availability of funding. The salary is between $65,000 and $75,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, and relocation allowance.

The postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for (i) formulating a mathematical model for the external heat and mass transport in the boundary layer, radiative heat transfer at the surface of the CMC, and thermal conduction in the anisotropic material, (ii) formulating mathematical models for the structural response and failure of the CMC, (iii) assist with the implementation of the models in a Finite Element Method (FEM) solver, likely based on the FEM library deal.II, (iv) simulate material response under inductively coupled plasma torch (ICPT) testing conducted at UT Austin. The postdoctoral fellow will be advised jointly by Profs. Landis and Bisetti.

Collaborations with the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL), colleagues at UT Austin responsible for experiments, and scientists at the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) responsible for software development are an integral part of the research activities.

The postdoctoral fellow will present at conferences and disseminate research in the form of peer reviewed articles in high-impact journals. The postdoc will help the PIs with graduate student supervision and acquire experience in managing a large-scoped funded program, including assisting the PIs with reporting and communication with the funding agency. The postdoctoral fellow will work collaboratively with computational scientists at TACC in the implementation of the research software.

Applicants must hold U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency. Strong background in one or more of high-speed flow, continuum and fracture mechanics, thermal protection systems for high-speed flows and hypersonics, fluid mechanics, parallel software development, and large-scale computing are desirable.

Interested candidates should contact the PIs at landis@utexas.edu and fbisetti@utexas.edu, submitting CV, two sample publications or manuscripts, and a brief cover letter with career and research highlights. Include the keyword [Army HTMR] in the subject line. Qualified candidates will be invited to participate in a remote seminar and interview.

Link: Postdoctoral fellow

Department: Center for Predictive Engineering and Computational Sciences

Position: Postdoctorate Researcher

Description: The Center for Predictive Engineering and Computational Sciences (PECOS) in the Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin is searching for Postdoctoral Scholars interested in the quantification of uncertainty in the numerical simulation of complex physical systems, particularly an inductively coupled plasma torch. They will join a multi-disciplinary project aimed at developing advanced capabilities in mathematical modeling, uncertainty quantification, computational algorithms and high-performance computing, and will pursue research in such topics as: multifidelity and multilevel Monte Carlo algorithms, reduced order modeling, input uncertainty characterization through Bayesian inference and validation under uncertainty and will deploy these techniques to UQ problems in plasma applications.

A strong background in UQ, probability, statistics and scientific software development is required. Applicants must have a Doctorate in Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Computational Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field. Candidates with experience in UQ for complex physical applications are preferred.

For more information about the project and team, visit pecos.oden.utexas.edu.

To apply, please send a cover letter describing your interests, a CV, and a list of three references to pecos_recruit@oden.utexas.edu.

Link:

Postdoctorate Researcher

Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT)

Department: Department of Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering

Position: Postdoctoral Senior Research Associate in Turbulent Flow Experimental Research

Description: The Experimental Turbulent Flows Laboratory in the Department of Mechanical, Materials,
and Aerospace Engineering (MMAE) at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) is seeking a Postdoctoral Senior Research Associate (PSRA) in experimental turbulent flows research. The MMAE Department at IIT is a world-leader in experimental fluid mechanics research with numerous state- of-the-art facilities in the John T. Rettaliata Engineering Center including the National Diagnostics Facility (NDF) wind tunnel, the Mark Markovin and Andrew Fejer wind tunnels as well as facilities for supersonic flow, axial-compressor flow, jets, anechoic chambers and more. The Experimental Turbulent Flows Laboratory seeks to augment the current capabilities at IIT with a novel zero-mean turbulence facility for isolated environment testing and multiphase turbulent flow research using 3D particle-tracking methods.

The focus of the PSRA will be (1) to facilitate the construction of a next-generation large-scale zero-mean turbulence box facility to produce an enclosed environment of controllable, homogeneous turbulent flow and (2) to develop the tools, both physical and digital, to implement 3D time-resolved Particle Tracking Velocimetry (PTV) using the state-of-the-art iterative “shake-the-box” algorithm and helium-filled soap bubble tracers. The PTV system will be used both in the turbulence box and in the various IIT flow facilities. The chosen candidate will also have the opportunity to gain mentorship experience with undergraduate and graduate students, disseminate research at leading international conferences, and network and collaborate with academics worldwide.

Qualified candidates will possess a Ph.D. in mechanical or aerospace engineering (or in a closely related field) before the start date, as well as experience in a laboratory environment. A background in experimental fluid dynamics/aerodynamics is required. Experience using and coding laser-based diagnostics such as PIV or PTV is preferred, and experience with the “shake-the-box” algorithm is highly preferred.

Applications are sought from innovative and highly motivated individuals seeking to work in a dynamic environment with leading researchers in turbulent flows. The position is anticipated for 1.5 years, with a possibility for extension. Interested applicants should e-mail a cover letter, C.V., doctoral dissertation abstract, and abstracts of two relevant papers that they have recently (co)authored to Dr. Douglas W. Carter (dcarter10@iit.edu).

Link: Douglas W. Carter | Illinois Institute of Technology

National Taiwan University

Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher

Description:

Looking for a postdoctoral researcher for conducting numerical simulation using Direct Simulation Monte Carlo (DSMC) method. The postdoctoral scholar shall join them for investigation of chemical reactions and non-equilibrium flow dynamics in terms of DSMC and/or applications to a scramjet engine or aerospace craft. The research content would involve substantial capacity regarding gas kinetic physics, chemical reactions, as well as complexities and challenges including such intensive interplays of high-speed aerothermodynamics, flame propagation dynamics, heat and mass transfer/mixing, multi-step chemical kinetics, and nonequilibrium phenomena. He/she shall have skills of computational modeling and numerical simulation, better with DSMC and kinetic theory. The specific methodology adopted would be according to his/her expertise but shall fit the scope of this project.

The beginning of the working period is up to the discussion between the candidate and Prof. Kuo-Long Pan, which may last for one year or longer.

Link: Contact Kuo-Long Pan, Phd Professor via email, panpeter@ntu.edu.tw

Durham University

Department: Department of Mathematical Sciences

Position: Postdoctoral Research Associate

Description: Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in Applied and Computational Mathematics, with a particular emphasis on Numerical Methods and Fluid Dynamics. This three-year research position is funded by the EPSRC (see more here) and focuses on computing Lagrangian means in multi-scale fluids. The numerical and theoretical tools developed in this project will have applications in wave-mean-flow interactions in the ocean and atmosphere, as well as turbulence modelling in various branches of fluid dynamics.

The project is led by Dr. Hossein Kafiabad at Durham University and involves close collaboration with Prof. Jacques Vanneste and his research group at the University of Edinburgh, and Dr. Chris Wilson at the National Oceanography Centre. The research involves developing theories and numerical algorithms, implementing them in computer code, and exploring their applications in geophysical fluids and wind energy. There is potential for hybrid working arrangements to suit the prospective candidate.

Key responsibilities:

To understand and convey material of a specialist or highly technical nature to the team or group of people through presentations and discussions that leads to the presentation of research papers in conferences and publications.
To prepare and deliver presentations on research outputs/activities to audiences which may include: research sponsors, academic and non-academic audiences.
To publish high quality outputs, including papers for submission to peer reviewed journals and papers for presentation at conferences and workshops under the direction of the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder.
To assist with the development of research objectives and proposals.
To conduct individual and collaborative research projects under the direction of the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder.
To work with the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder and other colleagues in the research group, as appropriate, to identify areas for research, develop new research methods and extend the research portfolio.
To deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines by discussing with the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder and offering creative or innovative solutions.
To liaise with research colleagues and make internal and external contacts to develop knowledge and understanding to form relationships for future research collaboration.
To plan and manage own research activity, research resources in collaboration with others and contribute to the planning of research projects.
To deliver training in research techniques/approaches to peers, visitors and students as appropriate.
To contribute to fostering a collegial and respectful working environment which is inclusive and welcoming and where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect.
To engage in wider citizenship to support the department and wider discipline.

This post is fixed term for 36 months – the funding is available from 01/08/24 for this fixed period only; the project is time limited and will end on 31/07/27

The post-holder is employed to work on research/a research project which will be led by Dr Hossein Kafiabad. Whilst this means that the post-holder will not be carrying out independent research in his/her own right, the expectation is that they will contribute to the advancement of the project, through the development of their own research ideas/adaptation and development of research protocols.

Link: Postdoctoral Research Associate

Georgia Tech

Department: College of Engineering

Position: Post-Doctoral Researcher]

Description: The postdoc will be hired in the College of Engineering with a technical focus on computational fluid dynamics and a research focus on biological propulsion and locomotion. The postdoc will be advised by Spencer H. Bryngelson in collaboration with Prof. Saad Bhamla (also Gatech). The postdoc is expected to be particularly strong in the fundamentals of computational fluid dynamics and comfortable with home-grown CFD solvers. The estimated start date is Sept 1, 2024, but this is flexible.

Contact:

Contact via email, shb@gatech.edu

University of Rochester

Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher

Description:

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research position in experimental fluid dynamics at the University of Rochester. Broadly, the scientific goals are to explore rotating thermal convection and how its dynamics are affected by rough boundaries, for low-conductivity and high-conductivity fluids (water and gallium). One motivation for the work is geophysical: rough boundaries might explain how Earth maintained its magnetic field before its solid inner core was formed. Beyond that, because rotating, rough convection has been studied little, there is ample opportunity for fundamental discoveries applicable to planetary physics, liquid metals technology, and more. Scientific serendipity will be welcomed!

The postdoctoral researcher will be the day-to-day lead of a team designing, building, and running laboratory experiments to generate and measure rotating thermal convection with rough boundaries. From that work, the researcher will publish and make public presentations. A PhD student and undergraduate researcher will also be dedicated to the project. The project will be led by Douglas H. Kelley in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and involve close collaboration with Jonathan S. Cheng at the U.S. Naval Academy. The work will build on our team's experience with particle tracking, ultrasound, liquid metals, rotating fluid dynamics, and thermal convection. Experience with hands-on experiments is key, whereas experience with geophysics is desirable but not required.

This position will be available as of fall 2024, and the project extends to summer 2029. Per university procedures, initial hires are for one year, with renewal being likely. For full consideration, applicants should email a curriculum vitae and cover letter.

Link:

Postdoctoral Researcher

Cancer Cell Mechanics Research Group

Department: Breast and Prostate Cancer

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher

Description:

The Cancer Cell Mechanics Research Group (breast and prostate cancer), directed by Fazle Hussain, PhD, is looking for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Research Associate ASAP. The group focuses on understanding the effects of cell signaling pathways on cancer cell migration, mechanics, and metastasis, as well as the mitigating effects of naturopathic compounds and nanotherapy. The group also addresses environmental cleanup and enhancing lipids and valuable compounds in microalgae, as well as food and lipid production in both Martian and Earth environments. A Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Associate will have the opportunity to lead the development of new projects in cancer and microalgae biology at a fundamental level. Prospects for new projects are not solely limited to these areas. Interest/background in bioinformatics and AI would be helpful.

Duties and Expectations
Perform rigorous research, publish in top journals, and also prepare research proposals. Work may also involve helping with general writing and lab safety certifications.

Required Qualifications

PhD in the area of project specialization. Knowledge of modern research practices, the methods, resources, and standards thereof. Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities. Ability to integrate resources, policies, and information for the determination of procedures, solutions, and other outcomes. Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with other employees and the public.

Preferred Qualifications

Have strong conceptual background in biochemistry/bioengineering.
Be self-motivated, able to perform independent studies, as well as function proactively and collegially in a team setting.
Have strong written and oral communication skills.
Knowledge in fundamentals of biomechanics, biomaterials, and biofluidics is desirable.

Special Instructions

Candidates should submit the following:

A cover letter to Dr. Zeina Khan (zeina.khan@ttu.edu) addressing some of the above requirements
An outline of possible projects with timelines and needed resources
CV
Names and contact information for 3 scientific references.

Dartmouth College

Department: Thayer School of Engineering

Position: Post-Doctoral Researcher

Description: We are searching for one or more postdoctoral researchers to join us in the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth College. The focus of the projects are on snow sintering and meltwater flow through snow. The ideal candidate will build on their background in applied mathematics, physics, earth science, or engineering to develop new models for snow evolution on the surface of glaciers. We will work together to find a project of mutual interest and the successful applicants will be encouraged to develop their own ideas.

Link: Contact

Colin R. Meyer to apply

Department: Thayer School of Engineering

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher (Multiple Openings)

Description: The researcher(s) will the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth College. The projects are focused on snow sintering and meltwater flow through snow. The ideal candidate will build on their background in applied mathematics, physics, earth science, or engineering to develop new models for snow evolution on the surface of glaciers. We will work together to find a project of mutual interest and the successful applicants will be encouraged to develop their own ideas.

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from individuals with a broad spectrum of experience and identity.

Dartmouth is an R1 research institution in Hanover, New Hampshire, on the unceded ancestral and contemporary lands of the Abenaki Nation. Situated on the Connecticut River and the Appalachian Trail, there are opportunities for outdoor activities in the surrounding region including hiking, running, canoeing, skiing, and cycling. Locally there are many trails, as well as the Green and White Mountains about 1-2 hours afield. Additionally, Hanover is 2.5 hours from Boston, MA and 3.5 hours from Montreal, QC.

École Nationale Supérieure de Mécanique et d'Aérotechnique

Department: Center for Computational Biology

Position: Post-Doctoral Researcher (Multiple Openings)

Description: The researcher will join the 2AT (Aeroacoustics, aerodynamics, and turbulence) group of the Pprime Institute and ISAE-ENSMA, in Poitiers. Our lab mainly focuses on unsteady aerodynamics, flow control, aeroacoustics, and fluid-mechanics experiments.

The researcher will work on the TurbCab project (funded by the Agence National de la Recherche, ANR), studying the dynamics of suspended cabins when immersed in turbulent flows. He/she will develop:

- Numerical simulations of simplified (2D-Low Re) configurations
- Data analysis from the simplified (developed by the researcher) and full-fidelity simulations (developed by partners), as well as experimental results (obtained locally in the wind tunnel), including POD & SPOD analysis, harmonic balance analysis, and low-rank and phenomenological models for the system.

Link:

Post-Doctoral Researcher

École normale supérieure of Paris-Saclay University

Department: Laboratoire de Mécanique

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher (Multiple Openings)

Description: The laboratory is seeking two postdoctoral research associates in numerical analysis to work on mesh generation and CPU/GPU parallelization of new high-order PDE solvers with applications in solids, fluids, and their interactions (particularly towards problems in geophysics and cardiovascular medicine).

The positions will be affiliated with the École normale supérieure of Paris-Saclay University (15th worldwide by current Shanghai rankings, 1st in continental Europe), located in the heart of the "French Silicon Valley".

No knowledge of French is required (all work can be done in English).

Link:

Postdoctoral Researcher

Flatiron Institute

Department: Center for Computational Biology

Position: Post-Doctoral Researcher (Multiple Openings)

Description:

Flatiron Research Fellows in CCB are individuals at the postdoctoral level with backgrounds in one or more of the following areas: applied mathematics, statistics, computational biology, biophysics, computer science, engineering, mathematical physics, or related disciplines. Reporting to Research Scientists, Data Scientists or the Center Director, as appropriate, Fellows are expected to carry out an active research program that can be independently directed and/or involve substantial collaboration with other members of CCB or the Flatiron Institute. In addition to their research, Fellows help build the rich scientific community at CCB and the Flatiron Institute by participating in seminars, colloquia, and group meetings; developing their software, mathematical and computational expertise through internal education opportunities; and sharing their knowledge through scientific publications, presentations, and/or software releases, with the financial support of the Institute. Fellows have access to the Flatiron Institute’s powerful scientific computing resources.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performing theoretical and computational research

• Developing, implementing and maintaining scientific software

• Participating in the organization of CCB and Flatiron-wide collaborative activities including seminars, workshops and meetings

• Participating in the preparation of manuscripts for publication and of presentations at scientific conferences

• Assisting in student mentorship

• Sharing expertise and providing training and guidance to CCB staff and visitors as needed.

Link:

Post-Doctoral Researcher

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Department: Quantum Science and Engineering

Position: Postdoctoral Reasearcher (Multiple Openings)

Description: Two Postdoc positions are available immediately in the Computational and Theoretical Multiphysics Lab (web1.eng.famu.fsu.edu/~kshoele/CTML) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Florida State University. One position is related to computational/theoretical activities and the other position is mostly experimental. Both positions are related to fluid-structure interaction (FSI) in turbulent flows.

The following skills/certifications/interests are relevant to the positions:

Creativity and interest in interdisciplinary research; A PhD degree in engineering (especially mechanical, aero, or civil) or related fields (applied mathematics, computational physics); Previous research experience in either computational fluid dynamics (CFD), or flow experiments. Desirable research skills include FSI, turbulence, and data-driven techniques; Strong oral and written communication skills with a track record of publications.

This is a one-year appointment, with a possibility of renewal depending on the performance. To apply, please submit the following to Dr. Kourosh Shoele (kshoele@fsu.edu): 1- a cover letter describing your relevant experience, interests and availability to start; 2- a resume that includes a list of education, publications, and work experience; and 3- a list of two to three references. Please include the phrase "PostDoc-CFD" or "PostDoc-EXP" in the subject line of the email.

Florida State University

Department: Quantum Science and Engineering

Position: Postdoctoral Fellowship

Description: Florida State University seeks multiple postdoctoral fellows to join the FSU Quantum Initiative. Applicants with research interests in all areas of Quantum Science and Engineering, ranging from quantum algorithms to quantum materials and devices, are invited to apply. Successful applicants will be hosted by FSU Quantum faculty members. Applicants interested in this opportunity are encouraged to contact prospective faculty advisors (sponsors) to discuss potential research plans. Applicants should have earned a Ph.D. within the last five years (but exceptions can be made on an individual basis) and must have demonstrated a strong record of academic and research accomplishments. The FSU Quantum Postdoctoral Fellowships are intended for a two-year appointment, providing the annual salary of $65,000 and benefits.

Link:

Postd octoral Fellowship

Johns Hopkins University

Department: Computational Modelling

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher

Description: A postdoc position is available in Professor Rajat Mittal's group in the area of computational modeling of fluid-structure interaction, data-driven models and compressible flows. Interested candidate should email their CV (including a list of references) and copies of 1-2 relevant publications to mittal@jhu.edu.

Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher

Description: The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University (JHU) is seeking applicants for a post-doctoral fellowship in direct numerical simulations of turbulent boundary layers and the assimilation of physical measurements in the computations. Applicants with strong background in the following areas are encouraged to apply:

Direct or large-eddy simulations of turbulent flows; Turbulence physics and vorticity dynamics; Analysis of big data from turbulence simulations; Data assimilation and nonlinear optimization; High-performance computing.

The researcher will work collaboratively with members of the Flow Science & Engineering Group (engineering.jhu.edu/zaki) at Johns Hopkins University, led by Prof. Tamer Zaki. The experimental measurements will be provided by the team of Prof. Joseph Katz, also at JHU. The applicant must have demonstrated expertise in one of the relevant areas, specifically high-fidelity simulations, turbulence physics, data assimilation, high-performance computational methods, or data science. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.

Interested applicants should send their CV with a cover letter and names of at least three references to t.zaki@jhu.edu. Application material should be submitted as a single PDF document. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

Nanyang Technological University - Singapore

Department: Han Lab @ NTU

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher (Multiple Openings)

Description:

Requirements:

· A competitive GPA.

· For candidates from non-English-speaking countries, the University mandates submission of a TOEFL or IELTS score and a GRE score.

· Preference will be given to candidates with a background in biophysics, soft matter physics, solid/fluid mechanics, microscopy, and data science.

To apply, please email your CV, academic transcripts, and the contact information of two referees to endao.han@ntu.edu.sg. Please title your email "PhD Application - [Your Name] - [Your University]". Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Department: Flow Control Lab

Position: Post-Doctoral Researcher (Multiple Openings)

Description: The Flow Control Lab (https://sites.google.com/hawk.iit.edu/xuanhongan/about) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SDSMT or SD Mines) is seeking Ph.D. students with backgrounds in applied mathematics, physics, or engineering for research in the field of computational fluid dynamics (CFD), experimental fluid mechanics and data-driven modeling.

Our research is focused on pioneering innovative design concepts to enhance the performance of aircraft and underwater vehicles and developing low-order models for controlling aircraft in extreme flight conditions such as dynamic stall. We collaborate with esteemed research labs at institutions including Princeton University, the University of Houston the University of Iowa, Florida State University, the University of Dayton, and the Air Force Research Lab.

For more information about graduate education in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at SDSMT, please visit https://www.sdsmt.edu/ME/. We offer graduate financial support through research assistantships (RA) and/or teaching assistantships (TA). To learn more about South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, please visit https://www.sdsmt.edu/.

Interested applicants are encouraged to send a single PDF file containing (1) a cover letter, (2) a CV with details of their research experience and interests to xuanhong.an@sdsmt.edu. Dr. Xuanhong An also would be happy to chat with potential applicants at APS-DFD 2023 in DC this November and SciTech 2024 in Orlando next January.

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Post-Doctoral Researcher

Rowan University

Department: College of Engineering

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher (Multiple Openings)

Description: Two fellow postdoctoral positions available in Dr. Antonios Kontsos' research group at Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering at Rowan University have become available.

One position focuses on connecting mechanical experiments on alloys with constitutive and surrogate models, while the other involves integrating in situ monitoring data of laser powder bed fusion with physics-based and surrogate models.

Both projects are externally funded and require skills in mechanical testing, microstructural analysis, computational modeling, and AI/ML. Applicants in the USA are preferred. Please contact Dr. Kontsos at kontsos@rowan.edu for details.

Texas Tech

Department: Fluid Mechanics Research Group

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher

Description: The Fluid Mechanics Research Group at TTU focuses on understanding fluid mechanics via CFD methods for various multi-physics flows. Research topics include turbulence, vortex dynamics and vortex reconnection, drag control, multi-phase flows, compressible and incompressible turbulent boundary layers, jets, shear layers, entrainment mechanics, and aeroacoustics. A Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Associate will have the opportunity to lead the development of new projects and approaches to study fluid mechanics at a fundamental level by adapting/developing CFD methods for such flows.

Interested candidates please send a CV, research plan including possible projects, and the names and contact information of 3 references to Dr. Edgardo Garcia, email: edgardo.garcia@ttu.edu.

For more information on the project, contact florence.marcotte@inria.fr.

Université Côte d'Azur

Department: INRIA Center

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher (Multiple Openings)

Description: The INRIA Center of Université Côte d'Azur, in Nice (France) seeks a postdoctoral research associate to conduct research in the area of astrophysical fluid dynamics. The successful applicant will contribute to the ERC-funded project CIRCE that investigates the nonlinear stability of (magneto)hydrodynamic flows using optimal control. The postdoc will join the Laboratoire J.A. Dieudonné, in the Department of Mathematics located in the amazing Parc Valrose (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2O5k0bAqgw). The campus is in the city center of Nice, within walking distance from the sea and short driving distance from the Alps mountains.

For more information on the project, contact florence.marcotte@inria.fr.

University of California, Irvine

Department: Dandidrone Project

Position: Post-Doctoral Researcher (Multiple Openings)

Description: Researchers will be working on our V-Echo-PIV platform and 4D Flow MRI. A PhD in Fluid Mechanics or Applied Mathematics is preferred. Prior experience in PIV and C++ and/or Python are preferred but not required. The project involves data from patients' cardiac flows. The role requires the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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Post-Doctoral Researcher

Department: Kharadvar Lab

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher (Multiple Openings)

Description: Individuals focused on fluid dynamics are encouraged to apply. Expertise in PIV and C++ programming is desired. The position is open to all applicants expert in either experimental or numerical fluid dynamics. The project is NIH funded and is focused on research and development related to volumetric echocardiographic particle image velocimetry (V-Echo-PIV). Interested applicants should send their CV to arashkh@uci.edu.

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Post-Doctoral Researcher

University of Edinburgh (Scotland)

Department: Dandidrone Project

Position: Post-Doctoral Researcher (Multiple Openings)

Description: We are recruiting a postdoc at the University of Edinburgh (Scotland) to investigate the fluid mechanics of free-falling bodies in turbulent flows. The post holder will have specialist expertise in either computational or experimental fluid dynamics. The position is available on a fixed term basis for up to 24 months.

This bio-inspired project aims to investigate the unsteady aerodynamics of centimetre-scale wings to underpin the development of flying sensors that remain airborne transported by the wind. In the next decade, distributed sensor network systems made of small flying sensors, from dust-scale to insect- scale, will enable a step change in monitoring natural disasters and remote areas. They will contribute to protecting the environment by providing data on the contamination of physical and biological systems and on the impact of human activities. To date, a key limitation of this technology is that small sensors can remain airborne only for a few tens of minutes. By contrast, some natural flyers such as the dandelion fruit, travel unpowered for days and hundreds of kilometres. Our previous work (Cummins et al, Nature 2018, doi.org/10.1038/s41586-018-0604-2), revealed that the dandelion adopts a highly porous wing to form a separated vortex ring and decrease its terminal velocity. However, the aerodynamics of the free-falling dandelion while transported in a turbulent wind remains mostly unexplored. This five-year project aims to unveil the underlying fluid mechanics mechanisms that allow the dandelion and similar bodies to remain airborne scavenging wind energy.

Read more on the Dandidrone project at voilab.eng.ed.ac.uk/dandidrone.

The post holder will join a team of two postdocs (Research Associates) and four PhD students working within the same project and will undertake either computational fluid dynamics simulations with OpenFOAM of free-falling bodies, or particle image velocimetry of free-falling bodies in a bespoke vertical wind tunnel.

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Post-Doctoral Researcher

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Department: Dlott Laboratory

Position: Post-Doctoral Researcher (Multiple Openings)

Description: The Dlott laboratory at the University of Illinois (UIUC) needs talented postdoctoral researchers in experimental chemistry, physics, mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering. The Dlott group has pioneered new experimental methods that use a pulsed laser to launch small hypervelocity (0-6 km/s or 0-Mach 20) projectiles to study hypervelocity impacts with very high time and space resolution. The primary areas of interest are materials under extreme conditions (defined as pressures up to 50 GPa and temperatures up to 6000K), energetic materials and materials for hypersonic vehicles.

These research areas ordinarily involve large-scale, low-throughput facilities to produce extreme conditions, but the Dlott laboratory has developed methods that can be used for high throughput experiments on a tabletop. Due to the high throughput and large data acquisition rates, these experiments are especially conducive to machine-learning materials discovery techniques.

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Post-Doctoral Researcher

Department: Center for Hypersonics & Entry Systems Studies (CHESS)

Position: Post-Doctoral Researcher (Multiple Openings)

Description: The Center for Hypersonics and Entry System Studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign seeks outstanding candidates for multiple postdoctoral research positions to simulate and model the unsteady, non-equilibrium flows associated with hypersonics and very high-temperature flows within inductively coupled plasma (ICP) facilities. The successful candidate will use and develop state-of-the-art simulation, modeling, and data reduction tools to predict and study high-temperature hypersonic flows, including but not limited to, thermal and chemical non-equilibrium, radiation, interaction with thermal protection systems, and ICP torch dynamics. The positions are open immediately and have a nominal duration of two years. The successful candidates will become part of the highly active hypersonics community at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

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Post-Doctoral Researcher

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Department: Naval Arch & Marine Dept

Position: Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Description: The Office of Naval Research (ONR) has established the Center for Naval Research & Education (CNRE) at the University of Michigan (CNRE in the News). Directed by Professor Krishnan Mahesh, the CNRE will address fundamental science and technology challenges of the future within the context of naval and marine applications while training diverse and capable future generations. The core of the CNRE is a group of talented, energetic, multi-disciplinary postdoctoral researchers, senior graduate students, and undergraduate research trainees. CNRE works on exciting problems in diverse areas such as bio-fluid interactions, signatures, wave energy, advanced materials, complex hydrodynamics and hydroacoustics, data assimilation and multi-disciplinary optimization, and autonomy. We seek talented, motivated postdoctoral applicants from all areas of engineering, math, physics, computer science and other relevant areas.

The duties and expectations of this position include performing research, participating in the preparation of technical reports and papers related to research and collaborating with other members of the center engaged in related research. Postdoctoral fellows may also participate in instructional activities, and in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students engaged in research activities.

Link: Research Fellow

Department: Experimental Fluid Dynamics

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher

Description: The Experimental Fluid Dynamics Lab (Link ) at the Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Department at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor is seeking to hire a Ph.D. student to start in the coming Fall.

The research will focus on experimental hydrodynamics with an emphasis on clow control using active/passive methods with applications in renewable energy harvesting, bio-inspired propulsion, or improving the hydrodynamics performance of underwater vehicles.

Interested candidates are requested to apply to the NAME graduate program (Link) and also send an email to asareen@umich.edu with a single pdf file containing your CV, unofficial transcript, sample publication/conference poster/any deliverable that you can share that you thoroughly enjoyed working on.

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Postdoctoral Researcher

Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher

Description: Prof. Aaron Towne in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan is seeking outstanding candidates for a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship focused on the laminar-to-turbulent transition of hypersonic boundary layers. The project aims to develop new probabilistic transition models that evolve boundary layer statistics using nonlinear stability tools and data-driven methods.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references to towne@umich.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

University of New Hampshire

Department: Ocean Process Analysis Laboratory

Position: Postdoctorate Researcher

Description: As coastal sea-levels rise, flooding will increasingly impact coastal communities. The NSF funded EPSCOR project, the Community-Driven Coastal Climate Research & Solutions for the Resilience of New England Coastal Populations, seeks to help communities manage the increasing environmental risks caused by a changing climate.

As part of this project, the Ocean Process Analysis Laboratory and the Institute for Earth, Ocean and Space at the University of New Hampshire is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to research the linkages between shelf-scale sea-level, surface wave and wind fields and coastal flooding on a human scale. The goal is to downscale the prediction of shelf-scale and climate-scale coastal models to the human scale of harbors and neighborhoods and to assist in the development of machine learning models to link large scale forcing to human scale environmental stressors.
The term of this project is 2.5 years (1 year term with possibility of renewal). The focus of this project will be the high-resolution modeling that links shelf scale forcing to human scale sea-level predictions, the validation of that modeling, and the use of machine-learning tools to predict sea-level and other environmental stressors from larger scale models. Experience in physical oceanography and numerical modeling are required. Experience with unstructured mesh numerical models and machine learning would be helpful. Expected duties include submission of results for publication in refereed journals, documenting modeling code and products, and collaborating with other researchers in this project at Brown University, the University of Rhode Island, the Gulf of Maine Research Institute and elsewhere to further the goals of this project.

Questions can be sent to Jamie Pringle at jpringle@unh.edu; Please send an email when you submit an application.

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Postdoctorate Researcher

Virginia Tech

Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering

Position: Postdoctorate Researcher

Description: The Health and Disease Mechanobiology Research Interest Group in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech seeks highly motivated and dynamic candidates for a postdoctoral associate position in microfluidics and vascular mechanobiology. This position will provide a unique opportunity to work in a highly collaborative interdisciplinary environment as part of a team of engineers, cell biologists, and clinicians.

This NIH-sponsored project will focus on the mechanobiology of heterotypic cell-cell interaction in the context of microcirculation to address a well-defined problem of a significant and pressing clinical need. Combining microfluidics, bioengineering, and mechanobiology, the postdoctoral associate will pursue cutting-edge science and acquire a well-rounded interdisciplinary skillset. The selected candidate will be encouraged to pursue complementary new research directions and apply for independent grants and fellowships. They will also be mentored to develop scientific leadership and management skills.

Compensation for this position will be at or above NIH guidelines and include competitive benefits and a retirement package offered by Virginia Tech. The position is available immediately and is eligible for annual renewal contingent upon satisfactory progress and continued funding.

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Postdoctorate Researcher

Scholarships / Fellowships

Packard Fellowships for Science and Engineering

Limited Submission | $875,000 | 03/15/2025
Candidates must be faculty members who are eligible to serve as principal investigators engaged in research in the natural and physical sciences or engineering and must be within the first three years of their faculty careers.

Association for Women in Science (AWIS) San Diego Scholarship Program

The program annually supports community college, undergraduate, and graduate students in San Diego County pursuing degrees in STEM fields where women are underrepresented. This year's scholarship will support students in the fields of study including biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, engineering, mathematics, and experimental psychology. Each AWISSD Scholar will receive a $1000 Scholarship Award.

DARPA Innovation Fellowship

The DARPA Innovation Fellowship is a two-year position at DARPA for early career scientists and active-duty service members. Innovation Fellows develop and manage portfolios of high-impact, exploratory efforts to identify breakthrough technologies for the Department of Defense.

DARPA Innovation Fellows manage high-risk, targeted research opportunities funded through DARPA’s Advanced Research Concepts (ARC) initiative.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

The Financial Aid and Scholarships website is the most comprehensive listing of undergraduate university scholarships and fellowships. Please review it frequently.

Division of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs (GEPA)

The GEPA website is the most thorough and accurate listing of graduate university scholarships and fellowships. Please review it frequently.

MAE List of Graduate Funding Opportunities

Please review this helpful list of opportunities compiled by MAE.

Additional Scholarships/Fellowships:

Graduate Teaching Fellowship

The American Society for Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has opened up a fellowship for Mechanical Engineering students.

Donald O. Thompson Graduate Fellowship

A grant for Fellowship recipients, the American Society for Mechanical Engineers has opened up a fellowship for Mechanical Engineering students.

ASME Federal Fellowships

Federally funded ASME fellowships are linked here.

2024 Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP)

Undergraduate students may apply to receive funding for their projects as facilitated by their home institution.

AAS ISU Scholarship

The American Astronautical Society announces a new opportunity for post-graduate professionals to expand their knowledge of space and the industry in an accelerated 8-week program.

Prospective Graduate Students

UC Santa Cruz

Department: Applied Mathematics

Position: MS & PhD

Description: The Department of Applied Mathematics at UC Santa Cruz is pleased to announce that applications are now open for their graduate programs:

Graduate studies in applied mathematics at UC Santa Cruz focus on developing skill sets in mathematical modeling, analysis, and scientific computation applied to a broad range of science and engineering disciplines, including fluid mechanics, high-performance computing, mathematical biology, dynamical systems, stochastic processes, control, optimization and scientific machine learning. Graduates of their department have successfully joined careers in academia, as well as in national laboratories and in the industry (as data scientists, software developers, and engineers)

Contact: Allura Davis, bsoe-ga@rt.ucsc.edu

Northwestern University

Department: College of Engineering

Position: Phd Fellowships

Description: TAM is an interdisciplinary, interdepartmental degree-granting graduate program. It involves faculty from various departments, including Civil and Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Applied Mathematics, and Biomedical Engineering. The TAM group at Northwestern has a distinguished history and enjoys an excellent national and international reputation. We invite you to explore our website to learn more about TAM and learn how to apply.

Contact: Direct questions to Professor Horacio D. Espinosa, TAM Director (espinosa@northwestern.edu).

Johns Hopkins University

Department:

Position: 2 to 3 open PhD Student positions

Description: We welcome qualified candidates to fill 2 to 3 PhD positions at Johns Hopkins University in the area of multiphase flow physics. The research group offers successful applicants the opportunity to develop cutting-edge experimental techniques and apply them to various applications in multiphase flows. Alongside hands-on experience with large experimental apparatus, candidates will receive training in theoretical and computational analysis. We also welcome individuals with a strong background in these areas to further strengthen our collaborative research environment.

PhD Position 1: High Temperature Particle-Laden Flows

Particle deposition from sources such as volcanic ash and industrial pollution presents significant challenges for gas turbine operations and aircraft safety. As particles pass through the compressor, collisions with the blades can charge them, affecting their behavior and deposition patterns. Charged particles may also melt and adhere to turbine components, compromising thermal barrier coatings and leading to premature wear. The accumulation disrupts aerodynamic efficiency, increasing drag and reducing power output. The candidate will conduct research in a newly constructed high-temperature turbulence rig to investigate the complex interactions among particles, turbulence, high temperature, and electrostatic charges, which is essential for developing effective mitigation strategies.

PhD Position 2: Particle Charges in Electrified Storms ()

Lightning formation in particle-laden clouds begins with the complex interactions between airborne particles. As these particles collide with one another within turbulence, they can become charged through a process known as triboelectric charging. This charging occurs as particles transfer electrons during collisions, leading to a separation of positive and negative charges within the cloud. The buildup of electrical charge can eventually reach a critical threshold, resulting in a discharge of energy-lightning. This research on charge segregation in particle-laden turbulent flows will improve understanding of geophysical events, such as lightning, volcanoes, and dust storms. In addition, the study's findings could also improve industrial processes where electrically charged particles are used, including methods of chemical production, air pollution control, and surface coating.

PhD Position 3: Fish Schooling in Turbulence (active multiphase flow, New York Times Story)

This research explores the behavior of fish schooling in turbulent environments, aiming to uncover how these natural formations can inform strategies for mitigating turbulence in engineered collective systems and enhancing energy efficiency. Fish exhibit remarkable collective movement patterns that allow them to navigate through complex flows while minimizing energy expenditure. By conducting experiments of large fish schools in a unique FATE (Fish Aquarium with a Turbulent Environment), the research seeks to identify the underlying principles that enable fish to thrive in turbulent waters.

Applicants for Ph.D. positions should hold a B.S. or M.S. degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field and are highly motivated to work in an interdisciplinary environment. Although preference will be given to applicants with prior experience in experimental fluid dynamics, this is not required.

Contacts: Please contact Rui Ni (rui.ni@jhu.edu) to apply for these positions or ask any questions you may have.

École Polytechnique, France

Department: LadHyX

Position: PhD Student

Description: We would like to advertise the immediate opening of a PhD position at LadHyX (École Polytechnique, France) in joint supervision with UBC (Canada). The project will focus on micro swimmers in density gradients with a specific emphasis on theoretical analysis and simple numerical modeling of the individual and collective dynamics of micro swimmers in stratified media, and its implication on mixing. More details can be found here.

The position is to be filled immediately, and interested applicants with a strong background in Fluid Mechanics and/or Applied Mathematics, are strongly encouraged to contact us as soon as possible with a detailed CV, the name of two academic references and a brief description of previous research experience and coursework in fluid mechanics (in particular, if any, in viscous fluid motions) and applied maths.

Contacts:

Sébastien Michelin, sebastien.michelin@polytechnique.edu

Gwynn Elfring, gelfring@mech.ubc.ca

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne

Department: The Unsteady Flow Diagnostics Laboratory (UNFoLD)

Position: PhD Student

Description: The Unsteady Flow Diagnostics Laboratory (UNFoLD) led by Prof. Karen Mulleners at EPFL in Lausanne is looking for a new PhD student to experimentally study the formation and interaction of vortices with application to hydropower in the framework of the collaborative project VORTEX-FLEX with the group of Dr. Elena Vagnoni at the Technology Platform for Hydraulic Machines (PTMH) at EPFL funded by the Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE).

Switzerland has a strategic goal to increase hydropower electricity production to 37,400 GWh by 2035 and to 38,600 GWh by 2050, which highlights the critical role of hydropower in securing the national energy supply. To meet this goal, there is an urgent need for a thorough review of technical setups and operational strategies, including more flexible operations and more frequent start-up cycles to guarantee grid stability. The transient flow behaviour during start-up cycles leads to the formation of vortical structures that have a different topology than the vortices that develop during steady-state operation and lead to adverse fluid-structure interactions increase e.g. fatigue damage. The collaborative VORTEX-FLEX project aims to gain insight into the parameters that govern the formation, interaction, and evolution of the vortices during the start-up process to develop guidelines for optimal start-up procedures and accurately predict the expected lifetime and maintenance intervals of hydraulic machines. Your role in this project will be to develop a new experimental setup and systematically analyse and model the topological and temporal characteristics of draft-tube-like vortical structures to complement the experiments in a fully homologous reduced-scale model of the hydraulic machine that will be conducted by our partners at PTMH.

Link: PhD position

Department: Doctoral Program in Mechanics or Energy

Position: PhD Student

Description: Looking for 2 PhD students with an interest in experimental fluid mechanics and hydropower for a collaborative project Experimental assessment and quantification of adverse vortex interactions in reversible pump-turbines funded by the Swiss federal office for energy.

One student will work in the group of Dr. Elena Vagnoni at the Technology Platform for Hydraulic Machines (PTMH) at EPFL and study the formation of vortices during a start-up procedure of a hydraulic turbine and their impact on the impeller lifespan through experiments in a fully homologous reduced-scale model of the hydraulic machine at the PTMH.

The other student will work in Dr. Karen Mulleners' lab where they will build a more optically accessible experimental setup where they can generate draft-tube-like vortices in absence of the turbine parts and systematically analyze and model the topological and temporal characteristics of these vortices depending on the simulated start-up procedures.

Candidate profile:

- master's degree in engineering, environmental sciences, or physics.

- strong interest in experimental fluid mechanics and hydropower.

- experience with experimental (fluid)mechanics or in designing laboratory experiments.

- excellent written and oral communication skills in English. (French is not required.)

[Screening will start immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate has been found.]

*Note that to be eligible for a PhD at EPFL, candidates also need to be enrolled in one of the EPFL doctoral school programs. This is a separate application process that you can start in parallel. We suggest that you apply to the Doctoral Program in Mechanics (EDME) or the Doctoral Program in Energy (EDEY).

Link: Interested candidates should send their CV, motivation statement, and grade transcripts to Karen (karen.mulleners@epfl.ch) or Elena (elena.vagnoni@epfl.ch).

Cleveland State University

Department: College of Engineering

Position: Graduate Student (Multiple Openings)

Description: If you are interested in getting a graduate degree (MS or PhD) and using technology to transform the lives of people with disabilities, this program is for you. If you want to work on teams with people with disabilities and students and faculty members from different disciplines, this program is for you. We want students seeking degrees in all engineering fields, computer science, urban studies, psychology, and exercise science to participate. This is an opportunity to explore a career path that is meaningful and significant and touches lives. Students with disabilities and students from minority groups that are underrepresented in these fields are especially encouraged to apply

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G raduate Student

University of Edinburgh

Department: School of Engineering

Position: Multiple PhD opportunities

Description: Multiple PhD opportunities are currently available to work in VOILAb in the fields of aerodynamics and robotics to contribute to the development of a swarm of dandelion-inspired sensing and communication robots carried and distributed by the wind for environmental monitoring, disaster response, agrisecurity, water-resource management, nowcasting, surveillance, and security. We aim to recruit at least one PhD student with a strong interest in theoretical, computational or experimental aerodynamics, and a student with a strong interest in robotics, sensing and communication

Link: PhD opportunities

Department: School of Engineering

Position: Research Associate

Description: A Research Associate position is available to contribute to the fluid mechanics and bioinspired engineering research activities of the Vortex Interaction Laboratory (VOILAb, https://voilab.eng.ed.ac.uk) in the School of Engineering of the University of Edinburgh. The post holder will have specialist expertise in particle image velocimetry (PIV). The position is available on a fixed-term basis for up to 24 months.

This position will contribute to different VOILAb activities in experimental fluid dynamics. The main focus of this research position is the study of the aerodynamics of free-falling particles undertaking time-resolved particle image velocimetry with a continuous laser in a vertical wind tunnel (see, voilab.eng.ed.ac.uk/dandidrone). This bio-inspired project aims to develop flying sensors passively transported and distributed by the wind. They will contribute to protecting the environment by providing data on the contamination of physical and biological systems and the impact of human activities. To date, a key limitation of this technology is that insect-scale sensing drones can remain airborne only for a few minutes. By contrast, some natural flyers such as the dandelion fruit, travel unpowered for days and hundreds of kilometres. Previous VOILAb's work revealed that the dandelion adopts a highly porous wing to form a new fluid vortex that has never been observed before, the separated vortex ring. This project aims to exploit the underlying fluid mechanics mechanisms that allow the dandelion to remain airborne to increase the endurance of dandelion-inspired drones.

The post holder is also expected to contribute to the wider range of activities within VOILAb including, for example, the study of the fluid-structure interaction of flexible blades for wind and tidal turbines in collaboration with industry partners. The post holder is expected to lead knowledge exchange activities with the wind and tidal energy sector as well as experimental in the FloWave Ocean Energy Research Facility (https://www.flowave.co.uk) using particle tracking velocimetry and Shake-The-Box.

This position starts between November 1st, 2024, and February 1st, 2025. Later starts will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Link: Research Associate

Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering

Position: Ph.D. Student

Description: The current Ph.D. position focuses on the experimental investigation of spray dynamics in a crossflow. The project aims to foster a new understanding of the spatiotemporal scales and the controlling parameters of sprays when subjected to reaction fronts, turbulent streams, and electrostatic fields. The project offers hands-on experience in setting up multi-physics experiments and using several state-of-the-art optical diagnostics, such as high-speed shadowgraphy, Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV), Planar-Induced Fluorescence (PLIF), Phase Doppler Interferometry (PDI).

The ideal candidate will be interested in fluid dynamics, reacting flows, and laser diagnostics and have programming experience in at least one language (e.g., Python, MATLAB, etc.). The selection process considers the comprehensive strength of the entire application, including the academic qualifications, personal statement, CV, and references. Ideally, candidates should have a strong background in fluid dynamics and the development of experimental methodologies.

The project includes close collaboration with Imperial College London and ETH Zurich, Switzerland, and the possibility of visiting these institutions during the PhD research. This collaborative environment will offer the opportunity to learn from and contribute to a diverse team of experts.

The intended PhD start date is in late Summer or early Autumn 2024. If a suitable candidate is found, this position may close earlier than the closing date.

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Ph.D. Student

San Diego State University

Department: Computational Science Research Center

Position: PhD Student (Multiple Openings)

Description: The San Diego State University/University of California, Irvine Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program in Computational Science is committed to reaching out to all qualified students and to increasing access for talented but financially challenged individuals. UCI and SDSU campuses are recognized as Hispanic Serving Institutions offering a welcoming and supportive environment. We are looking for students with strong backgrounds in mathematics, physics, chemistry, computer science, or engineering
Admitted graduate students are offered a range of financial assistance options while they are pursuing advanced degrees, including Teaching, Graduate, and Research Assistantships and Fellowships. Please check our website for details regarding the doctoral program and the application process. We have
20 positions available. Website: http://www.csrc.sdsu.edu/csrc/doctoral.html.

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PhD Student

Events

Trailblazers Symposium

Description: The Division of Engineering and Applied Science (EAS) at Caltech holds an annual Trailblazers Symposium event, which provides professional development and networking opportunities for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars who are within a year or two of applying for faculty positions.

They are looking to increase the number of applicants whose research aligns with Caltech's Environmental Science and Engineering department. Graduate students and postdocs are encouraged to apply. The application deadline is March 21, 2025.

Link: EAS Trailblazers

European Fluid Dynamics Conference

Description: Abstract Submission and Registration are open for the 1st European Fluid Dynamics Conference (EFDC1) that will be held at
the RWTH Aachen University, in the city of Aachen, Germany, 16 – 20 September 2024. EFDC is the merger of the European Fluid Mechanics Conference (EFMC) and the European Turbulence Conference (ETC). Please, use the website www.efdc1.de for further information or contact efdc1@aia.rwth-aachen.de.

The conference is being held under the auspices of the European Mechanics Society (Euromech www.euromech.org)

Link: EFDC

European Drag Reduction and Flow Control Meeting

Description: Subjects:
All laminar & turbulent drag reduction and flow & noise control studies, including: riblets, surface roughness, porous surface, compliant walls, polymer & surfactant additives, synthetic jets, super-hydrophobic surfaces, flexible structures, wall oscillations, travelling waves, flow separation control, plasma flow control, electro-magnetic control and machine learning.

Organisers:
Jacopo Serpieri, Politecnico di Torino, jacopo.serpieri@polito.it
Kwing-So Choi, University of Nottingham, kwing-so.choi@nottingham.ac.uk

Meeting Venue:
The meeting will be held at Castello del Valentino, a beautiful late-medieval palace and UNESCO world heritage site, which is located in the homonymous parkin the city centre and along the Po river. The city of Turin (Torino) features magnificent examples of Italian baroque and liberty architecture and is the gateway to the western Italian Alps and to the picturesque Langhe and Monferrato countryside areas.

Link: European Drag Reduction and Flow Control Meeting

Projects / Challenges

MURI Project at Michigan State University

Description: Manooch Koochesfahani and Minami Yoda, both in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University, are looking for multiple Ph.D. students on a new MURI project on multiphase flow and heat transfer. The multi-university project, which involves researchers from Purdue, Georgia Tech, Brown and Case Western as well as Michigan State, has the overall goal of leveraging physics-informed machine learning approaches for understanding and prediction of phase change heat transfer

The effort at MSU focuses on developing advanced metrology techniques to study flow boiling of both water and a dielectric fluid (i.e., fluids with high and low surface tensions, respectively) in minichannels. The technique development will include using molecular tagging velocimetry and thermometry (MTV/T), fluorescence thermometry (FT), structured and evanescent-wave illumination, for probing two-phase flows and boiling heat transfer. The effort will also develop machine learning approaches for image analysis.

Candidates should have a strong interest in experimental fluid mechanics and heat transfer, as well as some experience in thermal sciences experiments, flow visualization, and/or image analysis and processing. Those who are interested should send a CV, course transcript, and contact information for 2-3 references by e-mail to koochesf@msu.edu or yodamina@msu.edu.

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