POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

New York University Tandon School of Engineering

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering is seeking to hire a Post Doctoral Associate to work with Professor Katepalli R. Srennivasan.

New York University (NYU) is one of the top private universities in the United States, and the Tandon School of Engineering, located in Brooklyn, NY, is deeply committed to excellence in teaching and learning. Tandon fosters student and faculty innovation and entrepreneurship that make a difference in the world. The research group where the position resides is internationally known for its work in fluid dynamics, one of its recent activities being quantum computation of fluid dynamics (QCFD).

Expectations

Candidates will be responsible for the QCFD work. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated background in fluid dynamics and quantum physics as exemplified by a strong publication record. Previous experience on applied and computational mathematics is desired.

Candidates should have a PhD in Engineering or a related field. We welcome applicants with recent PhDs and individuals seeking additional postdoctoral training. Candidates will be required to present eligibility to work in the United States.

Salary range

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the initial annual base salary for this position is $64,063.

All application materials should be submitted electronically via Interfolio and to krs3@nyu.edu. Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and will continue until the position is filled. Expected start date is September 1, 2026 or earlier.

We are seeking Ph.D. candidates with ample experience in designing molecular diagnostic devices, handling immunoassay reagents and blood samples, fabricating microfluidic bio-chips using soft lithography and 3D printing, and analyzing biomarker data. The project is expected to impact broad applications in future precision medicine of critical care and cancer.

Applicants should submit, as one pdf, the following information:

• an up-to-date CV that includes a complete list of publications,
• a research statement that describes their interest and goals and how their research relates to this position,
• copies of up to three relevant scientific papers,
• names and contact information for three references

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