Post Doctoral Fellow- Mechanical Engineering

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the
University of New Mexico invites applications for the position of Postdoctoral
Fellow. We are seeking a research focused,
experienced individual with excellent analytical, organizational, and
interpersonal skills. The successful candidate is expected to
conduct research in computational fluid dynamics investigations of
shock-accelerated and supersonic single- and multi- phase mixing flows. This includes researching transcritical
injection into crossflow, performing statistical analysis of the results,
conducting convergence studies, developing reduced-order physics-based models
to improve computational efficiency, validating the code performance by
comparison with experimental data, maintaining the results database and
ensuring its compatibility with the frameworks developed by UNM's collaborators
at Sandia National Laboratories and University of Alabama - Huntsville. The successful candidate should be able to
start work immediately.

Applicants must hold an earned doctorate in
mechanical engineering or a closely related field by the start date of the employment.
Candidates should have: a record of peer-reviewed publications in the
relevant area of expertise (CFD, multiphase flow); experience
with CFD codes including FIESTA, OpenFOAM, and Nek 5000; strong
analytical, problem-solving, documentation, organizational, and interpersonal
skills; and a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity,
inclusion, and student success as well as working with broadly diverse
communities.

For best consideration, applicants must submit
an application that includes 1.) a comprehensive CV; 2) a cover letter including 1-2
representative publications; and 3) the names and contact information (address,
phone number and email address) for 1-3 professional references. The best
consideration date is August 31, 2024.

Why
New Mexico? You are welcome here.

The University of New Mexico is the only
Carnegie-classified R1 University in the state and is a federally designated
Hispanic Serving Institution. New Mexico is a majority minority state with a
long and rich cultural heritage that prioritizes advancement, equity and
accessibility. In the 2023 legislative session, key bills passed included
establishing the Native American Voting Rights Act and expanding protections
offered under the Human Rights Act. The legislature also affirmed that all New
Mexicans have protected access to reproductive and gender-affirming care. The
Land of Enchantment continues to welcome all who wish to call it home.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PHD in mechanical engineering or closely related field by the start date of appointment

Preferred Qualifications:

• A record of peer-reviewed publications in the relevant area of expertise
  (CFD, multiphase flow).
• Experience with CFD codes including FIESTA, OpenFOAM, and Nek 5000.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, organizational, and
  interpersonal skills.
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student
  success as well as working with broadly diverse communities.

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the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job
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visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.