Postdoctoral Researcher

26599BR

Aerospace Engineering

Position Overview

The Postdoctoral Researcher is expected to work on the development of adaptive high-order methods, including GPU implementation and scalable time integration schemes, fluid-structure interactions, and coupling of computational fluid dynamics and flight dynamics, and other areas of mutual interest.

Applications for postdoctoral researchers will be reviewed for consideration for a one-year research position (with possible extension based on performance and availability of funding). Ideal candidates are expected to have in-depth expertise in one or more of the areas below:
1.             Adaptive high-order methods (discontinuous Galerkin/spectral difference/flux reconstruction methods)
2.             GPU-computing
3.             Fluid-structure interactions

Job Description

50% - Develop adaptive high-order methods, including GPU implementation, time integration schemes, and capabilities to enable fluid-structure interactions.

35% - Perform large eddy simulations of CFD and coupled CFD and flight dynamics simulations. 

10% - Assist in mentoring graduate and undergraduate research assistants.

5% - Help develop externally funded research programs.

Required Qualifications

Candidates will be evaluated on the candidate’s research experience and communication skills, as evidenced by (i) a resume and cover letter, (ii) prior research publications and/or patent applications, (iii) references, and (iv) interview by videoconference.

To be appointed at the Postdoctoral Researcher title, it is necessary to have the PhD conferred at the time of hire. Appointments made without a diploma or certified transcript indicating an earned doctorate are conditional hires and are appointed on an interim basis not to exceed 6-months. Upon verification of degree the appointment will be extended to its full duration.

Preferred Qualifications

Contact Information to Applicants

Z.J. Wang, [email protected] , 785-8642440

Additional Candidate Instruction

Only complete application packages submitted online will be considered. A complete application includes online application form, resume, cover letter, names and contact information for three professional references..

Review of applications begins on December 1st and continues until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.

Advertised Salary Range

$50,000-$53,000

Application Review Begins

01-Dec-2023

Anticipated Start Date

04-Mar-2024

Primary Campus

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

Employee Class

U-Unclassified Professional Staff

Conditions of Employment

Contingent on Funding, Limited Term

Work Location Assignment

On-Site

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