Postdoctoral Research Associate- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering - Potsdam, United States - InsideHigherEd

Description

Job Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Title of Manager/Supervisor: Professor

Number of Employees Reporting to this Position: 1

Range: $40,000- $50,000

Position Summary:

A postdoctoral opportunity is available at Clarkson University in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, under the direction of Professor Chunlei Liang in the area of three-dimensional modeling of solar dynamo.
Desirable skills and knowledge include some of,

• Fortran/C Programming,
• Magnetohydrodynamoics,
• Solar Physics,
• Numerical Methods for Partial Differential Equations,
• Reduced-Order Modeling,
• Tecplot/IDL visualization.

A prior subset of these skills are expected and the rest we will study and build as we go. A PhD in mathematics, physics, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, computer science or related is expected. The post-doctoral candidate is expected to become a vibrant member of our lively CHORUS-MHD research group, advance his/her own skills and cooperate with other students in advancing their skills and enjoyment along with the underlying science. Questions should be sent to Review will begin immediately

General Purpose: To conduct research in reduced-order modeling 3D solar dynamo and to collaborate with the existing efforts in 3D simulations of solar dynamo.

Position Responsibilities: The candidate will be expected to construct reduced-order models for studying the solar sunspot cycles.

Health & Safety: All staff has a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff is therefore required to adhere to the University's Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy & Procedures.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of personnel so classified

Essential Skills: Modeling Solar Dynamo

Education:
Minimal Qualifications: PhD

Experience:

Minimal Qualifications: A PhD in mathematics, physics, Mechanical and Aerospace engineering, computer science or related is expected.

Preferred Qualifications: A PhD in mathematics, physics, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, computer science or related is expected.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Special Instructions to Applicants: An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson actively seeks and encourages applications from minorities, women and people with disabilities.

All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records).