"Postdoctoral Researcher - College of Engineering"

Postdoctoral Researcher - College of Engineering

Company: Villanova University

Job Location: Villanova, 19085

Category: Other Engineering Faculty

Type: Full-Time

Posting Number: 20231024F

Location: Villanova, PA

Work Schedule: temporary

Department: 205-Mechanical Engineering

Position Summary:

The postdoctoral researcher will be part of a research team working on advanced cooling systems for high density data centers.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The postdoctoral researcher will be expected to participate in the project's work and lead a team of graduate and undergraduate researchers performing the following major tasks:

1. Design experimental apparatus, systems, and instrumentation
2. Supervise and participate in the construction and/or assembly of experimental apparatus, systems, and instrumentation
3. Set up instrumentation with control software
4. Acquire data from apparatus and systems
5. Create simulation models and perform simulation of test apparatus and cooling devices and systems using commercial software
6. Participate in weekly meetings and help to prepare reports and presentations for project sponsor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Experience with hardware development and instrumentation required, as well as experience with software tools such as ANSYS Fluent, MATLAB, EES, and LabView.

Salary Posting Information: Competitive.

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