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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Hypersonic Boundary-Layer Stability, Transition, and Flow Control University of Arizona in United States

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Mechanical Engineering

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Full-time, benefits-eligible postdoctoral research associate position at 1.0 FTE, with 40 hours per week. Compensation follows NIH salary guidelines and depends on experience. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, holidays; tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members at the University of Arizona, Arizona State University, and Northern Arizona University; and access to University recreation and cultural activities.

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Mechanical Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
High Performance Computing
Supersonic Flow
Incompressible Flow
Physics
Linear Stability

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About this position

The University of Arizona is recruiting a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate I in the Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Department at the Tucson Campus, United States. The postdoctoral researcher will work under the supervision of Professor Hermann Fasel.

The research focuses on high-fidelity Direct Numerical Simulations (DNS) of boundary-layer stability and laminar-turbulent transition at hypersonic speeds from Mach 4 to 14. The project will examine physical mechanisms during the linear and nonlinear stages of transition, including breakdown to turbulent flow, and will investigate promising flow-control methods using DNS.

Responsibilities include conducting DNS and postprocessing simulation data, performing Linear Stability Theory calculations, assisting with undergraduate and graduate student advising, and contributing to conference and journal publications. Relevant expertise includes compressible-flow physics, high-speed flows, computational fluid dynamics, HPC platforms, programming, and CFD software such as OpenFOAM, SU2, Fluent, or US3D.

Applicants must have a PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field by the time of hire. Preferred experience includes high-performance computing and coding in C, Python, Fortran, or comparable languages. The position provides NIH-guideline salary based on experience and full benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid leave, holidays, and tuition-reduction benefits. Applications require a CV and cover letter and are accepted until the position is filled.

Funding details

Full-time, benefits-eligible postdoctoral research associate position at 1.0 FTE, with 40 hours per week. Compensation follows NIH salary guidelines and depends on experience. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, holidays; tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members at the University of Arizona, Arizona State University, and Northern Arizona University; and access to University recreation and cultural activities.

What's required

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, with the PhD conferred by the time of hire. Required qualifications include computer programming and experience computing on HPC platforms, fundamental understanding of compressible-flow physics and research strategies, professional oral and written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, collaborative ability, and interest in flow physics and high-speed flows. Experience with commercial or open-source CFD codes such as OpenFOAM, SU2, Fluent, or US3D is relevant. Preferred qualifications include high-performance computing and coding experience in C, Python, Fortran, or similar languages. A CV and cover letter are required.

How to apply

Apply through the University of Arizona careers portal using the Apply Now button. Submit a curriculum vitae and cover letter; the position is open until filled.

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