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Position Title:
Postdoc Research Associate

Appointment Type:
Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

This postdoctoral appointment will work in the following areas:

•To conducting fundamental studies related to aircraft/aeroengine icing and anti-/de-icing, wind turbine aerodynamics, and bio-inspired aerodynamics.

•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:

 PhD or Doctoral Degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering
• Experimental thermal-fluid sciences background with research experiences on one or more of the following areas: experimental fluid dynamics and heat transfer; multiphase flows; low-Reynolds-number airfoil aerodynamics; active/passive flow control.
• Hands-on experiences of using laser-based flow diagnostic techniques such as LDV, PIV and LIF
• Strong communication and language skills as evidenced by publications and a cover letter are required.

Proposed Start Date:
May 1, 2023

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
April 30, 2024

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Application 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) Contact Information for Three References
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 University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our 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:
March 6, 2023

Posting Close Date:
March 30, 2023

Job Requisition Number:
R11245