Job Description

Full job description

Posting Number

req20818

Department

Aerospace & Mechanical Engr

Department Website Link

Location

Main Campus

Address

1130 N Mountain Ave, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA

Position Highlights

The Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering (AME) Department at the University of Arizona is seeking a qualified and highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate for the development of aerospace software.

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.

Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40

Job FTE

1.0

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Research

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

FY24 NIH salary guidelines; $61,008-$74,088

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required:

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

1

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

Samy Missoum,
smissoum@arizona.edu

Open Date

10/9/2024

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.

Cover Letter: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).

Diversity Statement

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

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Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Part time,

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