Postdoc Research Associate - Engineering
Position Title:
Postdoc Research Associate - EngineeringAppointment Type:
Post Doc/TraineeJob Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Department of Aerospace Engineering seeks a postdoctoral scholar to contribute to the research of the Aircraft Icing Physics and Anti-/De-Icing Laboratory. This postdoctoral appointment will work in the following areas:
- To conducting fundamental studies related to aircraft/aero-engine icing and anti-/de-icing, unsteady aerodynamics, and multiphase flow dynamics.
- To assist the lab director in managing the lab daily operation and supervising graduate and undergraduate students,
- To write technical reports and publish research papers on both journals and conferences.
- To help the lab director on developing research proposals
Required Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
- Documented background in thermal-fluid science and machine learning
- Demonstrated research experience in one or more of the following areas: fluid dynamics and heat transfer; multiphase flows; machine learning in aircraft icing modeling; machine-learning base flow control
- Demonstrated experience with research publications
Department Unit/Website:
Proposed Start Date:
September 1, 2025Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
August 31, 2026Number of Months Employed Per Year:
Time Type:
Full timeApplication Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) Research statement that highlights your research plan
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing Program
Original Posting Date:
August 12, 2025Posting Close Date:
August 19, 2025Job Requisition Number:
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