Postdoctoral Research Associate, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering

The AME Department is a leader in hypersonics, with state-of-the-art computational and experimental capabilities. Through a multidisciplinary effort involving wind tunnel testing, computational fluid dynamics, statistics, optimization, and machine learning, AME, in collaboration with Industry, has developed a computational framework for the construction of tractable surrogate aerodynamic databases in the hypersonic regime. The candidate will take the framework to the next level by creating a professional software usable by industry and researchers alike. The candidate will be an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, and serve as a liaison between the various disciplines.

In partnership with our funding sponsor, Texas A&M University, in cooperation with the prime sponsor the Unites States Department of Defense, and with the University Consortium for Applied Hypersonics (UCAH) membership participation, we are required to limit applications to U.S. citizens. The U.S. Government may clear and authorize foreign participation from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom prior to membership on a case-by-case basis.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.

• Translate the MATLAB computational framework to a different language, test the framework, and increase its robustness.
• Develop graphical interfaces and wrappers for various simulations codes and experimental wind tunnel input.
• Foster collaborations within the Department, with other units across the University, and with team members at other institutes.
• Interface between the Computational Optimal Design of Engineering Systems (CODES) laboratory.
• Lead the database construction, computational aerodynamicists, and experimentalists in AME, as well as with our industry partner.
• Present results at laboratory meetings and conferences.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Participate in grant writing, including generating preliminary data, submitting grant applications, and preparing progress reports.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent programming skills, including fluency in MATLAB, Python, and/or C++.
• Knowledge of Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering.
• Ability to communicate professionally in a clear, concise manner orally and in writing.

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field of study.
• Selected applicant must have PhD conferred upon hire.
• All participants must be U.S. citizens. The U.S. Government may clear and authorize foreign participation from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom prior to membership on a case-by-case basis.

• Experience in developing professional software.
• Experience in building graphical interfaces.
• Prior experience in Machine Learning and optimization.