Assistant Research Professor

The Pennsylvania State University

State College, PA, US
Not specified; not specified; comprehensive medica...
Hybrid
Ph.d. in mechanical or aerospace engineering
Commercial cfd codes experience
High performance computing environment
The role involves performing computational fluid dynamics simulations for undersea and unique propulsion applications using high-performance computing infrastructure

Job Summary

  • The role involves performing computational fluid dynamics simulations for undersea and unique propulsion applications using high-performance computing infrastructure.
  • Candidates must identify key physics through simulations to drive actionable design recommendations for practical combustion devices.
  • Penn State offers a competitive benefits package including comprehensive medical coverage and a generous 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible family members.

Matching Summary

The role involves performing computational fluid dynamics simulations for undersea and unique propulsion applications using high-performance computing infrastructure.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and 75% tuition discount

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
  • Commercial CFD codes experience
  • High performance computing environment
  • Chemically reacting combustion system modeling
  • Less than 5 years post-dissertation experience

Nice-to-have

  • STAR-CCM+ software knowledge
  • Detailed CAD geometry and grid generation
  • Track record of funded government activities
  • Collaboration with academic units
  • Proposal development skills

Key Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Ability to obtain government security clearance
  • Pass pre-employment drug screen
  • Complete background check per university policies

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. citizen

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