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Postdoc Research Associate

Iowa State University

Job Description

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  • Childcare
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Retirement plan

 

Full job description

Position Title:

Postdoc Research Associate

 

Appointment Type:

Post Doc/Trainee

 

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Aerospace Engineering seeks a postdoctoral scholar to contribute to the research of the Advanced Flow Diagnostics and Experimental Aerodynamics Laboratory. This postdoctoral appointment will work in the following areas:

  • To conducting fundamental studies related to aircraft/aero-engine icing and anti-/de-icing, unsteady aerodynamics, and bio-inspired aerodynamics.
  • To assist the lab director in managing the lab daily operation and supervising graduate and undergraduate students,
  • To write technical reports and publish research papers on both journals and conferences.
  • To help the lab director on developing research proposals

 

To guarantee full consideration, applications must be received by 9/30/2024.

 

Required Minimum Qualifications:

PhD or doctoral degree

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • PhD in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
  • Documented background in experimental thermal-fluid sciences
  • Research experience on one or more of the following areas: experimental fluid dynamics and heat transfer; multiphase flows; low-Reynolds-number airfoil aerodynamics; active/passive flow control
  • Hands-on experience using laser-based flow diagnostic techniques such as LDV, PIV and LIF
  • Strong communication and language skills as evident by publications and a cover letter

 

Department Unit/Website:

https://www.aere.iastate.edu/

https://www.aere.iastate.edu/~huhui/

 

Proposed Start Date:

January 1, 2025

 

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

December 31, 2025

 

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

 

Time Type:

Full time

 

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
  • Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
  • Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
  • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Various voluntary benefits and discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellbeing Program

 

Original Posting Date:

September 3, 2024

 

Posting Close Date:

November 1, 2024

 

Job Requisition Number:

R15449

 

 

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