TTU Post Doctoral Research Associate

Position Description

Performs specialized Post Doctoral work in the planning, conducting and/or supervision of original research. Responsible for participating in a research project associated with PhD studies and the interpretation of the results of publication. Work is performed under supervision of graduate faculty members with evaluation based on accomplishment of assigned objectives and overall effectiveness of project. May supervise research and student assistants.

Major/Essential Functions

The candidate will be expected to:

• Prepare and publish high-impact scientific papers in leading journals.
• Assist in the preparation of research proposals to secure external funding.
• Contribute to the intellectual environment of the research group by actively participating in discussions and seminars.
• Assist in managerial tasks up to 5 hours per week, including advising undergraduate and graduate students, and participating in the recruitment of new graduate students and postdocs.

Required Qualifications

PhD in area of project specialization. Knowledge of modern research practices, the methods, resources, and standards thereof. Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities. Ability to integrate resources, policies, and information for the determination of procedures, solutions and other outcomes. Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with other employees and the public. Ability to plan and allocate the workload of employees, providing direct training and supervision as needed.

This position is designated as involving access to critical infrastructure systems and/or research, as defined by Texas Executive Order GA-48. As such, candidates must successfully complete a comprehensive background check prior to employment. Employees are required to comply with all applicable state and federal regulations related to the protection of critical infrastructure. Ongoing employment is dependent upon maintaining eligibility for access and successfully passing periodic security and compliance reviews.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field.
• Fundamental understanding of incompressible and compressible fluid mechanics, in the areas of vortex dynamics, turbulence, flow control, hydrodynamic stability, etc.
• Proficiency in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) techniques and data analysis.
• A record of scientific publications.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.