Postdoctoral Research Associate - Fluidtrans Research Group

Iowa State University

Ames, IA, United States
Onsite
Viscous flow studies
Deformable porous media
Swelling porous media
A two-year postdoctoral research position with a possibility of renewal is available in the FluidTrans Research Group in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Iowa State University

Job Summary

  • A two-year postdoctoral research position with a possibility of renewal is available in the FluidTrans Research Group in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Iowa State University.
  • The postdoctoral researcher will conduct experimental and theoretical/computational studies of viscous flow through deformable and swelling porous media, for example, hydrogel assemblies, with a focus on understanding the fundamental transport mechanisms relevant to biological systems.
  • Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as retirement benefits and generous vacation, holiday, and sick time.

Matching Summary

A two-year postdoctoral research position with a possibility of renewal is available in the FluidTrans Research Group in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Iowa State University.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • viscous flow studies
  • deformable porous media
  • swelling porous media
  • biological systems transport
  • FluidTrans Research Group

Nice-to-have

  • problem-solving and hands-on learning
  • innovation and making the impossible possible
  • advancing medical technologies

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or related field
  • Experimental expertise
  • Theoretical modeling expertise
  • Asymptotic analysis expertise
  • Numerical simulations expertise

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