Postdoctoral Research Positions
in Particle Tracking Velocimetry, Particle Image Velocimetry, Lagrangian Physics, Optical Measurements
Postdoctoral: Research Fellow in Experimental Fluid Mechanics
Postdoctoral (m/f/div): bio-inspired robots to understand individual decision-making in fish school
M/W Postdoctoral Fellow Position: An Experimental Study Of Hydrogen Combustion
Postdoctoral: Research Associate
- Finite Element Models applied to thermodynamics, fluid dynamics and continuum mechanics.
- Other relevant numerical modelling including statistical analysis, deep Earth geodynamics (core or mantle).
- Scientific programming for data analysis, advanced data handling techniques, machine learning experience.
- Laboratory automation and control
- GUI development
- Image processing, tomography, or particle velocimetry
Research Fellow: Airflows and Facemasks
Postdoctoral: Development of Lagrangian tracking techniques (LPT)
- Developing a Lagrangian tracking technique with existing tools and libraries in the team
- Validating the algorithms on synthetic data - Applying the method to two-phase measurements in the pilot developed for the project
- Working in close collaboration with the scientific leader of the project
- Validating the work in conferences and scientific journals
Link: CDD/UPR3346-NADMAA
Postdoctoral: Scholar in Sediment Transport, Stanford University
Contact: Please contact Dr. Mathieu Lapôtre (mlapotre@stanford.edu) with a CV for more information.
Postdoctoral: Two openings from the Flow Field Imaging Lab
Organization / University: University of MinnesotaPosted date: 13/10/2021Deadline: -
Link: z.umn.edu/honggroup
Postdoctoral: 3-year in How do copepods react to a turbulent flow?
Postdoctoral: Trapping of heavy flexible disc within vortical flow
Link: Position_postdoc.pdf
Postdoctoral: HBOI Fellow Optics
Postdoctoral Fellow will work on one or more closely related projects at the interface of optics, fluid dynamics and physical/biological oceanography, with the primary focus on developing and deploying novel optical instrumentation to characterize particles/plankton and small-scale flow interactions in laboratory settings as well as diverse marine environments.
Postdoctoral Fellow will participate in designing optical systems for fluid, particle and/or plankton imaging, field work, data acquisition/analysis, and developing data post-processing routines.
Individual projects in which the Postdoctoral Fellow might participate include: (a) Developing a technique to estimate refractive index of individual oceanic particles in situ; (b) Developing submersible, low-cost particle imaging velocimetry systems; and/or (c) Developing an integrated holography-cum-fluorescence imaging sensor.
- PhD degree from an accredited institution in Optics, Engineering, Physics, Oceanography, or a related field is required to be completed prior to starting the position.
- A strong experimental background in optics is required. Experience can include, but is not limited to, ocean optics, fluid imaging and submersible particle imaging systems. Candidates demonstrating a background in digital holography, tomography, particle image velocimetry, and/or other 3-D imaging techniques will be given preference.
- Experience with conceptualizing and designing experiments and executing projects individually or as part of a team.
- Experience with writing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journal publications and presenting work at international conferences.
- Ability and willingness to participate in field endeavors.
Link: www.fau.edu/jobs
Postdoctoral: Fluids mechanics wave turbulence in geophysical flows
Link: postdoc_legi_eng-2.pdf
Postdoctoral: Research Associate in Experimental Fluid Dynamics
- Conduct advanced water flume experiments using diagnostic techniques including thermal anemometry, laser Doppler velocimetry (LDV) and stereoscopic particle image velocimetry (PIV)
- Write progress reports and prepare results for publication and dissemination via presentations, scientific papers, outreach activities and public/industrial engagement
- Practical experience in conducting water flume experiments Excellent knowledge of wall-turbulence
- Practical experience in thermal anemometry, laser Doppler velocimetry (LDV) and stereoscopic particle image velocimetry (PIV)
- Practical experience in analysing large data sets including the use of Matlab or equivalent
- Practical experience in control and instrumentation including LabView programming
- Practical experience in the design, manufacture and testing of engineering components
- Strong background in Mathematics, strong background in engineering design, ability to conduct a detailed review of recent literature, creative approach to problem-solving, excellent written communication skills and the ability to write clearly and succinctly for publication
Postdoctoral: Open Research Fellow (Experimental and computational fluid dynamics)
Familiarity with mineral processing technology.
Experience of multiphase computational fluid dynamics (CFD), especially as applied to stirred tanks or fluidized beds.
Experience of non-invasive imaging techniques such as positron emission particle tracking (PEPT) and particle image velocimetry (PIV).
Experience in supervision and mentoring of junior researchers including undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Postdoctoral: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Statler College- 17895
Company profile: The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at West Virginia University seeks an outstanding candidate for the position of Post-Doctoral Fellow in the general area of advanced laser-based diagnostics with application on reacting/non-reacting flows and thermal/non-thermal plasmas. The target start date is January 01, 2022.The offer:
- Conducting laser diagnostic research under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI). This specifically involves:
- Design and develop a couple of laser diagnostics techniques. The techniques of interest include, but not limited to, Laser Induced Florescence (LIF), Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV), Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES), Raman, Rayleigh and Thompson scattering.
- Align and calibrate the diagnostics techniques.
- Develop numerical platform to post-process the raw experimental data for quantification and calibration purpose.
- Identifying public, private, or governmental research sponsors, initiating and assisting in the formulation and writing of externally funded research proposals.
- Participating in teaching and outreach activities in the MAE Department.
- Searching scientific literature to select and adapt methods or procedures that are most appropriate for specific research goals.
- Preparing results of experimental findings for presentation to colleagues and sponsors at professional/technical conferences; and/or, for publication in scientific journals, as directed.
- A Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics or other closely related discipline.
- Strong publication record as a first author in peer-reviewed journal papers.
- Ability and high self-motivation to work productively and ethically, both independently and as part of a diverse team.
- Excellent verbal and written skills in English.
- Ability to assist undergraduate / graduate projects.
Postdoctoral: NIST/JHU research opportunity
- Ph.D. in Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
- Prior experience and contributions in Computational Fluid Dynamics and scientific computing. Strong programming and analytical skills are required.
Contact: donghun.yeo@nist.gov
Postdoctoral: Open position on aerosol and turbulence interactions
Postdoctoral: Research assistant in civil engineering
- Collate and analyse previous literature on the physical characterisation of coarse particle-laden plumes and dumping of rock rubble in deep water.
- Design and execute scaled physical modelling experiments aligned with the scientific, environmental and commercial objectives outlined in the project description.
- Conduct data post-processing and analysis (i) to develop improved parameterisations for polydisperse sedimentation and size-segregation of the rock fragments during dumping, and (ii) to inform improved dumping strategies to minimise environmental impact.
- Assist on external collaborative research activities (e.g. steering group meetings, knowledge exchange) and the provision of strategic research outputs (e.g. journal papers).
Postdoctoral Fellow or Research Engineer: Cardiovascular Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
Company profile: The Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech and Emory University (Georgia Tech, Atlanta Campus) is seeking an outstanding candidate to fill the position of Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Engineer I in the Cardiovascular Fluid Mechanics Laboratory.The offer: Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct a variety of team-oriented and independent investigations in the planning, development, and implementation of original experimental procedures within the overall scope of the research project.
- Collect, analyze and report on experimental data; create and maintain accurate and timely records of test results and protocol design; publish research findings in conference proceedings and high-impact research journals.
- Exercise independent responsibility for project outcomes, and design research for others to conduct.
- Actively participate in soliciting funds through various federally funded research grant mechanisms (NIH, NSF etc.), and translational research funds. Participate in industry projects.
- Work on innovation oriented technological projects with potential for commercialization.
- Mentor graduate students, undergraduate students, and technicians.
- M.S.(Research Engineer I) or Ph.D. (Postdoctoral Fellow) in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering, or related area
- Demonstrated experience in experimental techniques and/or computational techniques in solid mechanics and fluid mechanics.
- Demonstrated experience with Particle Image Velocimetry, CAD software (Solidworks), instrumentation, machining/fabrication, finite element simulations, computational fluid dynamics or related design skills.
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Postdoctoral: Open position on respiratory droplets and pathogen transport in the built environment
Postdoctoral: Pusan National University
- Computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
- Artificial neural network (ANN) and Deep learning
- Advanced heat exchanger design (Thermal Management)
- Molecular dynamics (MD)
- Phase change material (PCM)
- Direct numerical simulation (non-Newtonian flow)
- Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV)
- Holds a Ph.D. degree in Fluid Mechanics/heat transfer or closely related field (as mentioned above) from an internationally renowned university.
- Excellent Programming skills (FORTRAN or Python).
- Ability to identify opportunities for research, development, and collaboration.
- Ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects with international research experience.
- Outstanding record of peer-reviewed publications.
- Hands-on experience of UDF (User Defined Functions) in Ansys Fluent.
- Hands-on Experience in Computational Fluid Dynamics and experimental analysis.
Postdoctoral: Advanced Laser Diagnostics
- Demonstrated capability to conduct experimental research and communicate results to the wider scientific community through technical publications and presentation
- Expertise with high-energy nanoscecond, picosecond, and/or femtosecond laser systems
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L clearance
- Experience with laser diagnostic techniques such as coherent anti-Stokes Raman scattering (CARS), planar laser-induced fluorescence (PLIF), digital in-line holography (DIH), particle image velocimetry (PIV), tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy (TDLAS), spontaneous Raman scattering (SRS), and/or filtered Rayleigh scattering (FRS)
- Understanding of data acquisition and signal processing methods and associated computer tools