Job Description

Posting Number: req20246

Department: Aerospace & Mechanical Engr

Location: Main Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ 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 II.

The purpose of this position is to aid in the management of an experimental research program in the area of accelerated fluid interfaces including Richtmyer-Meshkov and Rayleigh-Taylor instabilities. This requires the candidate to carry out their own research as well as supervise and assist undergraduate and graduate students in completing their assigned research projects. The candidate is also expected to help with the preparation of reports, presentations and manuscripts for publication.

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!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist undergraduate students along with M.S. and Ph.D. graduate students on their assigned projects including providing help with solving technical problems.
• Perform numerical and analytical modeling on the Richtmyer-Meshkov and Rayleigh-Taylor instabilities. 
• Prepare research reports and manuscripts for publication and assist in the writing of research proposals. 
• Present research results at professional conferences.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering or a related field of study.
• Selected applicant must have PhD conferred upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using shock tubes for the study of accelerated fluid interfaces.
• Experience implementing shock tube diagnostic techniques including planar Mie scattering and particle image velocimetry of high-speed gas flows.
• Experience with the numerical simulation of multi-fluid shock accelerated flows.

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.00

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Research

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: $61,008-$65,000

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

Contact Information for Candidates

Jeffrey Jacobs | jwjacobs@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter

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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