"Postdoctoral Researcher - College of Engineering"

Postdoctoral Researcher - College of Engineering

Company:
Villanova University

Job Location:
Villanova, Pennsylvania 19085

Category:
Mechanical Engineering

Type:
Full-Time

Posting Number: 20241145F

Location
Villanova, PA

Work Schedule: temporary

Department: 205-Mechanical Engineering

Position Summary

The postdoctoral researcher will be part of a research team working on the design of energy and exergy flow systems at district scale to assess their efficiency and resilience under heat events.

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, work as a team member, and perform the following major tasks:

1. Bibliography and identification of the energy system components.
2. Theoretical modeling and simulation of the flow systems.
3. Data analysis.
4. Assisting the PI and the sponsor in grant writing for other funding of this project.
5. Participate in weekly meetings and help to prepare reports and presentations for project sponsor.

Minimum Qualifications

• A PhD in Mechanical Engineering required; successful PhD thesis defense with pending graduation will be considered.
• Experience with theoretical approaches in thermodynamics and numerical modelling.

Salary Posting Information

Competitive.

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