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Postdoctoral Associate in Computational Biomechanics and Data-Driven Modeling Virginia Tech in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Biomedical Engineering
Funding
Salary information listed as $62,232 commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Country
United States
University
Virginia Tech
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About this position
The STRETCH Lab at Virginia Tech is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to join a multidisciplinary research program in women’s health focused on computational biomechanics and data-driven modeling. The position centers on developing and implementing computational models of biological tissues, integrating experimental and computational data, and advancing model validation and predictive modeling efforts.
The successful candidate will work closely with faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate and undergraduate students in a collaborative research environment. The role also includes contributing to peer-reviewed publications and scientific presentations, as well as helping mentor students involved in related research activities.
This opportunity is based at Virginia Tech and is embedded in a transdisciplinary setting that supports collaborative research, student training, and publication-oriented scholarship.
Funding details
Salary information listed as $62,232 commensurate with qualifications and experience.
What's required
A Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Computational Science, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field is required. The PhD must have been awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of appointment, with at least one year of eligibility remaining. Applicants should have demonstrated experience in computational mechanics, biomechanics, or computational modeling, experience with scientific programming in Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or similar tools, and a record of scholarly research including peer-reviewed publications. Preferred qualifications include strong scientific writing and oral presentation skills, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, experience with soft tissue biomechanics, constitutive modeling, finite element analysis, parameter estimation, uncertainty quantification, data-driven modeling, model validation, integration of experimental data with computational models, manuscript preparation, conference presentations, mentoring, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
How to apply
Apply through the Virginia Tech careers portal using the provided job link. Prepare a application showing your PhD, computational biomechanics/modeling experience, programming skills, and publication record. Submit before the review date.
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