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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Fluid Mechanics and Soft Matter Physics at UNC-Chapel Hill University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Mechanical Engineering
Funding
The position is a full-time, 12-month temporary postdoctoral appointment with a proposed start date of July 1, 2026. The hiring range is dependent on experience and/or qualifications. UNC-Chapel Hill offers postdoctoral comprehensive medical and vision coverage, paid leave, and professional-development benefits and services.
Deadline
Jan 15, 2026
Country
United States
University
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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About this position
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is recruiting a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Physical Mathematics Lab and the Department of Mathematics in Chapel Hill, United States.
The successful candidate will work at the intersection of fluid mechanics and soft matter physics. Current research directions include pilot-wave hydrodynamics, vibrating bubbles, nonlinear waves, and active matter. The group welcomes strong theoreticians and encourages applications from outstanding experimentalists.
Theoretical applicants should have expertise in applied mathematics, such as asymptotic analysis, perturbation methods, dynamical systems, and scientific computation. Experimental applicants should have experience with experimental fluid mechanics, laboratory design, high-speed imaging, flow visualization, and quantitative data analysis. The role also includes supervising graduate and undergraduate researchers and helping develop collaborations within and beyond UNC.
A Ph.D. in mathematics, physics, engineering, or a related field is required by the time of appointment. The appointment is full-time for an estimated 12 months, with a proposed start date of July 1, 2026. Compensation depends on experience and qualifications. UNC provides postdoctoral medical and vision coverage, paid leave, and professional-development benefits.
Applications received by January 15, 2026 receive complete consideration; applications will then be reviewed on a continuing basis until the position is filled. Applicants must apply both through the UNC portal and MathJobs. Required materials include an AMS Standard Cover Sheet, curriculum vitae, research statement, and three letters of recommendation.
Research interests: Mathematics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, fluid mechanics, soft matter, nonlinear waves, active matter, hydrodynamics, applied mathematics, and experimental fluid dynamics.
Funding details
The position is a full-time, 12-month temporary postdoctoral appointment with a proposed start date of July 1, 2026. The hiring range is dependent on experience and/or qualifications. UNC-Chapel Hill offers postdoctoral comprehensive medical and vision coverage, paid leave, and professional-development benefits and services.
What's required
A Ph.D. in mathematics, physics, engineering, or a related field is required by the time of appointment. Ideal theoretical candidates should have strong applied mathematics skills, including asymptotic analysis, perturbation methods, dynamical systems, and scientific computation. Ideal experimental candidates should have strong skills in experimental fluid mechanics, including laboratory design, high-speed imaging, flow visualization, and quantitative data analysis. Candidates are expected to supervise graduate and undergraduate researchers and foster collaborations within and beyond UNC.
How to apply
Apply online through the UNC applicant portal and separately through MathJobs. Submit a CV, research statement, AMS Standard Cover Sheet, and three recommendation letters; the UNC application also requests a list of references.
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Research Interests
Fluid Mechanics
Applied Mathematic
Nonlinear Waves
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