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Postdoctoral Fellow in Aerospace Propulsion, Laser-Matter Interactions, and Nonequilibrium Gas Dynamics Colorado State University in United States

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Postdoctoral full-time position with a salary range of $55,000-$60,000. The role supports externally funded research; no tuition or stipend details beyond salary are provided.

Deadline

Oct 31, 2026

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United States

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Colorado State University

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Keywords

Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
Aerospace Engineering
Plasma Physics
Computational Modelling
Light-matter Interaction
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Physics
aerospace Propulsion

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Colorado State University is advertising a Postdoctoral Fellow position in the Aerospace Propulsion and Diagnostics Laboratory (APDL) focused on aerospace propulsion, laser-matter interactions, nonequilibrium gas dynamics, plasma physics, and computational modeling.

The fellow will work on advanced computational research involving laser-induced plasmas, continuous optical discharges, energy deposition and transport, plasma evolution, thermochemical nonequilibrium, and coupled thermal/fluid-dynamic processes. Additional work includes computational studies of high-enthalpy flows and ablation-related phenomena relevant to hypersonic atmospheric entry.

Responsibilities include developing and implementing numerical models, running simulations, analyzing and validating results against experiments, contributing to publications and conference presentations, and collaborating with faculty, students, and external partners. The position is full-time and supports externally funded research.

Eligibility highlights: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Physics, or a closely related field by the start date; experience in fluid dynamics, heat transfer, plasma physics, combustion, or related simulation work; proficiency in Python, MATLAB, C++, Fortran, or similar programming languages. Preferred experience includes CFD, compressible flows, multiphysics modeling, plasma kinetics, vibrational relaxation, high-performance computing, and model validation.

Funding: salary range is $55,000-$60,000.

Location: Fort Collins, Colorado, United States.

Deadline: full consideration by 2026-10-31 11:59 pm MT.

Apply via the Workday portal with a cover letter and resume/CV.

Funding details

Postdoctoral full-time position with a salary range of $55,000-$60,000. The role supports externally funded research; no tuition or stipend details beyond salary are provided.

What's required

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Physics, or a closely related discipline completed by the proposed start date. Applicants should have demonstrated research experience in computational modeling of fluid dynamics, heat transfer, plasma physics, combustion, or related physical processes, plus experience developing numerical models and conducting scientific simulations. Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, C++, Fortran, or equivalent is required, along with the ability to conduct independent research and communicate findings effectively. Preferred experience includes laser-induced plasmas, continuous optical discharges, thermochemical nonequilibrium, plasma kinetics, vibrational relaxation, CFD, compressible flows, multiphysics modeling, high-enthalpy gas dynamics, atmospheric entry, ablation modeling, validation, sensitivity analysis, HPC, and peer-reviewed publications.

How to apply

Prepare a cover letter and resume/CV, then submit them through the Workday application portal. Apply by the full consideration date of 2026-10-31 at 11:59 pm MT. Ensure your materials address the required and preferred qualifications.

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