Postdoctoral Associate in Wind Engineering at the Wall of Wind Experimental Facility Florida International University in United States

Florida International University’s Wall of Wind (WOW) Experimental Facility is advertising a Postdoctoral Associate position in wind engineering. The role sits within the FIU Extreme Events Institute and connects to major research efforts such as NSF NHERI Wall of Wind, NSF IUCRC WHIP Center, NSF NICHE, and related external collaborations.

The postdoctoral researcher will work on experimental and/or computational research related to wind effects on structures. Typical activities include designing and running experiments at the Wall of Wind facility, conducting wind flow field, aerodynamic, and aeroelastic testing, developing numerical models using FEA and CFD, analyzing data, and publishing results in reports, conferences, and peer-reviewed journals. The position also includes proposal development, external funding support, and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.

Eligibility highlights: a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field; strong background in wind engineering, fluid mechanics, and/or building aerodynamics; experience with PIV, pressure measurements, load measurements, LabVIEW, MATLAB, and Python; and strong communication and publication skills.

Funding and duration: this is a two-year postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of renewal. The post mentions participation in NSF, NIST, and other funded initiatives, but does not state a salary amount.

Application: apply via FIU Careers using Job ID 537269 before the closing date of 2026-06-17.