Job Description

Post Doctoral Fellow- Mechanical Engineering

Posting Numberreq31493
Employment TypeFaculty
Faculty TypeVisiting
Hiring DepartmentMechanical Engineering (023A)
Academic LocationSchool of Engineering
CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM
Benefits EligiblePostdoctoral Fellows may be eligible to receive certain UNM benefits . See the Benefits home page for more information.
Position SummaryThe Department of Mechanical Engineering at theUniversity of New Mexico invites applications for the position of PostdoctoralFellow. We are seeking a research focused,experienced individual with excellent analytical, organizational, andinterpersonal skills. The successful candidate is expected toconduct research in computational fluid dynamics investigations ofshock-accelerated and supersonic single- and multi- phase mixing flows. This includes researching transcriticalinjection into crossflow, performing statistical analysis of the results,conducting convergence studies, developing reduced-order physics-based modelsto improve computational efficiency, validating the code performance bycomparison with experimental data, maintaining the results database andensuring its compatibility with the frameworks developed by UNM’s collaboratorsat Sandia National Laboratories and University of Alabama - Huntsville. The successful candidate should be able tostart work immediately.

Applicants must hold an earned doctorate inmechanical engineering or a closely related field by the start date of the employment.Candidates should have: a record of peer-reviewed publications in therelevant area of expertise (CFD, multiphase flow); experiencewith CFD codes including FIESTA, OpenFOAM, and Nek 5000; stronganalytical, problem-solving, documentation, organizational, and interpersonalskills; and a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity,inclusion, and student success as well as working with broadly diversecommunities.

The successful candidate must be either a U.S.citizen or permanent resident by the start date of employment.

For best consideration, applicants must submitan application to UNM Jobs that includes 1.) a comprehensive CV; 2)a cover letter including 1-2 representative publications; and 3) the names andcontact information (address, phone number and email address) for 1-3professional references. The best consideration date is November 30, 2024.

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • PHD in discipline by the start date of appointment
  • U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

Preferred Qualifications:

  • a record of peer-reviewed publications in the relevant area of expertise(CFD, multiphase flow)
  • experience with CFD codes including FIESTA, OpenFOAM, and Nek 5000
  • stronganalytical, problem-solving, documentation, organizational, and interpersonalskills
  • a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and studentsuccess as well as working with broadly diverse communities
Application Instructions

Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.

A complete application include: 1.) a comprehensive CV 2.) A cover letter including 1-2 representative publications 3.) the names and contact information (address, phone number, and email address) for 1-3 professional references.

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.
For Best ConsiderationFor best consideration, please apply by 11/30/2024. This position will remain open until filled.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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